Texas looks to a Clarence Thomas opinion to defend its social media law
Thomas argued that social networks are like common carriers. Enlarge / Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas speaks at the Heritage Foundation on October 21, 2021, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Drew Angerer ) Wit.....»»
Opinion: Yes, carbon capture and storage is controversial—but it"s going to be crucial
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are vital tools to help us make cuts to the 36 billion tons of greenhouse gases we emit each year......»»
Will the 2024 Olympic Games become the playing field for social justice protests?
Yannick Kluch, a professor of recreation, sport and tourism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studies sport as a platform for promoting social justice. Kluch has worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, U.S. Diving and the.....»»
A hail stone the size of a pineapple was found in Texas. It likely sets a state record
Storm trackers in the Texas Panhandle recovered a massive hail stone that researchers say is likely to be a new state record......»»
Vulnerability in Cisco Webex cloud service exposed government authorities, companies
The vulnerability that allowed a German journalist to discover links to video conference meetings held by Bundeswehr (the German armed forces) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) via their self-hosted Cisco Webex instances similarly affe.....»»
90% of threats are social engineering
In this Help Net Security video, Jakub Kroustek, Malware Research Director at Gen, discusses the Avast Q1 2024 Threat Report. The report highlights significant trends and incidents in cybersecurity. Key findings include: Surge in social engineering a.....»»
TikTok Hackers Target Paris Hilton, CNN, and More. What to Know About the Cyberattack
Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton and CNN. Hackers have targeted several high-profile TikTok accounts, including that of reality TV star Paris Hilton, media co.....»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
Diverse friend groups promote better social cohesion and well-being, study finds
New research featuring more than 24,000 people has found that having diverse groups of friends improves well-being and social cohesion, despite people's tendency to gravitate towards people more similar to them......»»
iPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still great
The new iPad Air's large screen is a great addition at an excellent price point, but overall the line still lacks excitement.13-inch iPad Air (2024) reviewApple released the new iPad Air at a special streamed media event in May, alongside new iPad Pr.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro will break a world record with this new feature, according to new reports
The iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to break a world record with their slim bezels. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to break a world record, according to two leakers.One tipster from Weibo, a China-based social media webs.....»»
Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform
Facebook wants to win over Gen Z with AI-powered tools. Are they missing the mark? Once a must-have for college students, Facebook is now more commonly reputed as a watering hole "for old people." As other social platforms have risen and evolv.....»»
Jon Stewart brutally tears into the media over Trump conviction fallout
Jon Stewart has slammed the media over the way it questions politicians in the wake of the Trump guilty verdict......»»
Why the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ AI Post Is Going Viral on Social Media
Nearly 45 million Instagram users have shared an AI-generated image depicting tent camps and a slogan that reads “all eyes on Rafah." Nearly 45 million Instagram users—including celebrities like Bella Hadid and Nicola Coughl.....»»
OpenAI Says Russia, China, and Israel Are Using Its Tools for Foreign Influence Campaigns
OpenAI identified five influence operations in Russia, China, Iran, and Israel using its tools to manipulate public opinion. OpenAI identified and removed five covert influence operations based in Russia, China, Iran and Israel that.....»»
You can already buy iPhone 16 cases, but you probably shouldn"t
Social media banter between leakers confirms that it's possible to buy cases for the iPhone 16 now. It's a really bad idea, though.You shouldn't buy cheap 'iPhone 16' cases this early.Accessory makers make bank on the release of new iPhones. When App.....»»
Microinclusions improve women"s workplace belonging and commitment
New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how "microinclusions"—brief instances of positive treatment, especially from members of the dominant group—help women feel valued.....»»
Tolerance towards Muslims—how can conflicts in everyday life be defused?
According to the Mannheim-based social researchers Marc Helbling and Richard Traunmüller, there is more tolerance towards Muslims in our society than we sometimes realize......»»
How climate social scientists are finding their way in the era of climate crisis
In early May The Guardian reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not uplifting. The pull quotes tell a story of anguish. "Sometimes it is almost impossible not to feel hopeless and broken…Runn.....»»
Is seeing believing? Not really, so animal welfare campaigns should take a different approach
Social justice movements often allude to the idea that "seeing is believing," meaning that if people are exposed to a given injustice, political transformation will follow......»»
Do we have more empathy for people who are similar to us? New research suggests it"s not that simple
How do people successfully interact with those who are completely different from them? And can these differences create social barriers? Social scientists are struggling with these questions because the mental processes underlying social interactions.....»»