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Tax policy changes could make homeownership a reality for more Americans

Changes to U.S. tax policy could make the dream of homeownership more affordable to many Americans, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Using a new dynamic lifecycle model to analyze housing demand and.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagOct 31st, 2024

Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds

Critics of affirmative action in higher education have argued that the policy deprives more qualified students of a spot at a university or college. A new study by Cornell researchers finds that ignoring race leads to an admitted class that is much l.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Support for carbon pricing higher than expected, finds study

Viewed by many experts as one of the most effective tools of climate policy, carbon pricing seeks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Currently, however, only 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are subject to this climate tax, as it is seen as un.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Here"s something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the "Great Sport Myth" may be problematic

In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality

As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year's annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

As NASA increasingly relies on commercial space, there are some troubling signs

"The government's really got to look at itself." When it comes to space policy, a hallmark of the first Trump administration was its embrace of private companies. NASA sought to b.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

More than 200 companies already support passkeys in their apps and websites

The passwordless future is rapidly becoming a reality as more than 200 companies have now added passkey support to their websites and apps. This significant milestone, revealed by the company behind 1Password, signals a growing shift towards more sec.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Hands-on with Snapchat’s newest AR glasses proves surprisingly delightful

Snapchat unveiled a new version of Spectacles back in September, providing a peak at the future – with augmented reality glasses. I got the opportunity to try them out earlier this week, and honestly, they’re pretty impressive. Far from perfect,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Google stops letting sites like Forbes rule search for “Best CBD Gummies“

If you've noticed strange sites on "Best" product searches, so has Google. "Updating our site reputation abuse policy" is how Google, in almost wondrously opaque fashion, announce.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras

Researchers from Seoul National University College of Engineering announced they have developed an optical design technology that dramatically reduces the volume of cameras with a folded lens system utilizing "metasurfaces," a next-generation nano-op.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Cracking the recipe for perfect plant-based eggs

Hint: It involves finding exactly the right proteins. An egg is an amazing thing, culinarily speaking: delicious, nutritious, and versatile. Americans eat nearly 100 billion of th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

New study emphasizes value of a carbon tax to effectively decarbonize the economy

A carbon tax is the most effective way for New Zealand to cut emissions while supporting a stable economy, according to a University of Auckland study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters

Mental illness significantly increases the risk of arrest during police encounters, with 25% of those with mental health conditions reporting arrest histories. Studies reveal frequent use of excessive force and 25% of fatal police encounters involve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors

Over the past decades, psychologists and policymakers have been trying to devise interventions that could dissuade individuals from engaging in dishonest social behaviors, such as tax evasion or fraud. One promising strategy they identified entails a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Tanium Cloud Workloads provides visibility and protection for containerized environments

Tanium announced Tanium Cloud Workloads, providing real-time visibility and protection for containerized environments. Through image vulnerability scanning, container run-time inventory, rogue container identification, and Kubernetes policy enforceme.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Book Bans Harm Kids

Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR

It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses, and while they are a long way from becoming an actual product you can buy, the company does believe it can achieve this. Indeed, Meta’s wearables chief.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Google report shows CISOs must embrace change to stay secure

Google’s latest report, conducted in partnership with Hypothesis Group, reveals a stark reality for organizations: incremental security measures are no longer sufficient. The study, involving over 2,000 decision-makers across the US, UK, India,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

The myth of junk food-eating gamers is actually about social hunger—and gender, say researchers

Gamers are often associated with unhealthy diets, messy living spaces and at times asocial lifestyles. While the gamer stereotypes first mentioned have some basis in reality, this is not necessarily for the reasons we thought. This, according to new.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Study highlights unique challenges of farming while raising a family, managing household

If you're like most Americans, you probably don't give too much thought to where your food comes from. And you likely pay even less attention to the people who supply it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024