The difference between pseudonymity and anonymity: When zero is more
Zero-knowledge allows individuals to expose information only as it becomes necessary, and only enough information to prove a truth. Zero-knowledge allows individuals to expose information only as it becomes necessary, and only enough information.....»»
Airbnb finds people have more trouble booking stays if hosts think they are Black
Airbnb on Tuesday said it has found a "meaningful difference" in the booking success rate for users who are perceived to be White compared to those who are perceived to be Black. The findings come after the company launched an initiative to uncover a.....»»
Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing: Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties
The presence of minerals called ash in plants makes little difference to the fitness of new naturally derived compound materials designed for additive manufacturing, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led team found......»»
It’s time we learn to value all-ages games as much as ‘mature’ ones
This year's Game Awards nominees highlight a difference in how we see all-ages games versus mature ones......»»
Opinion: Universal free school meals would make a huge difference to the cost-of-living crisis
The UK government's recent autumn statement set out several measures to help people with rapidly rising prices. These including increased benefit payments and an extension to the energy price cap, although at a less generous rate than currently guara.....»»
Best Cyber Monday deals under $25
It’s true that many of the best Cyber Monday 2022 deals out there are basically the same as Black Friday. But there’s one main difference between today’s big sale and last week’s blowout. If you miss the best deals today, you&.....»»
Small spaces can make a big difference to wildlife, new study suggests
Small patches of land given over to wildlife-friendly planting can make a big difference to pollinator conservation, a new study suggests......»»
Stop counting cups. There"s an ocean of difference in our water needs
A new study of thousands of people reveals a wide range in the amount of water people consume around the globe and over their lifespans, definitively spilling the oft-repeated idea that eight, 8-ounce glasses meet the human body's daily needs......»»
World"s heaviest flying bird may be self-medicating on plants used in traditional medicine
If you see a great bustard (Otis tarda) in the wild, you're unlikely to forget it. Massive, colorful, and impossible to mistake, they are the heaviest birds living today capable of flight, with the greatest size difference between the sexes. They are.....»»
The best Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 console settings
Getting your settings fine-tuned in Warzone 2.0 can be the difference between victory and defeat. These are the best Warzone 2.0 console settings......»»
iOS privacy concerns deepen as Apple’s promises on analytics anonymity appear to be false
iOS privacy concerns were raised last week when security researchers appeared to demonstrate that iPhones send the same analytics data to Apple whether you grant or decline permission. The same researchers have now demonstrated that Apple can – de.....»»
New monounsaturated soybean oil works well in pig diets
Adding a fat source to the traditional corn-soy swine diet is common practice, but the type of fat can make a difference both for growing pigs and carcass quality. Polyunsaturated fats, the primary type in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).....»»
What a difference a dayflower makes: Plant removes toxic copper ions from contaminated soil
The pretty and delicate Asiatic Dayflower, Commelina communis, the individual blooms of which last a mere 24 hours, hence the name, can quickly soak up toxic copper ions from contaminated soil. The plant, which is native to much of East Asia and the.....»»
Showdown: Here’s how much battery iPhone 14 Pro Max had when Pixel 7 Pro died
Apple is known for using smaller battery capacities in its iPhones than what we see in Android smartphones. But it can usually make up the difference with tight hardware/software integration. In the latest battery test, PhoneBuff found out how much.....»»
Heuristic Evaluation vs. Usability Testing: What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?
Heuristic evaluation and usability testing are two of the most established methods to evaluate software for usability. When in doubt, one is the winner. Continue reading........»»
Hands on with Apple"s new HomeKit architecture in iOS 16.2
Apple is currently testing a beta version of iOS that promises to improve the speed and performance of HomeKit accessories. We put our home on the line to test it out and see what a difference it makes.HomePod mini at the center of the smart homeSlat.....»»
The best home security for apartment renters" peace of mind
No one wants to feel unsafe in their own home — that's just a fact. Whether you own the property or rent it, there should be no difference when it comes to how secure you feel living in that space. But, maybe your landlord doesn't see the merit.....»»
The conspiracy theorist "worldview" and the language of their argument
A study, now published in Science Advances, has analyzed the difference between mainstream and conspiracy articles. It found that conspiracies rely on other conspiracies as "evidence," jumping around different topics, less coherently than mainstream.....»»
Droughts don"t need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference
The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions......»»
A microbe"s local environment can be the difference between life and death
The microbial world shapes essentially every facet of our lives. Whether they are in the soils where our food is grown, or the lungs of a person with an infection, or at the bottom of the ocean, microbes live in diverse communities made up of multipl.....»»
12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro (2022) review: Powerful, but still just a tablet
Apple's sixth-generation iPad Pro is a simple affair: It's almost entirely the same as last year's iPad Pro, with one key difference: Apple's new M2 processor. It’s powerful and great to use as a tablet, but it’s still far from becoming a.....»»