The Metaverse Will Reshape Our Lives. Let’s Make Sure It’s for the Better
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reports that in the first six months of 2022, the word metaverse appeared in regulatory filings more than 1,100 times. The previous year saw 260 mentions. The preceding two decades? Fewer than a dozen in to.....»»
Girls less likely to be diagnosed with special educational needs—new research
The point when a child with special educational needs (SEN) is diagnosed is an important moment in their lives......»»
Longing to know about longhorn beetles in Australia
The Titan beetle (Titanus giganteus) is the biggest beetle in the world. It's a dark brown colored longhorn that lives in the Amazon and grows to 17.7 centimeters long......»»
AI and contextual threat intelligence reshape defense strategies
AI continues to evolve to improve both cyber defense and cyber criminal activities, while regulatory pressures, continued consolidation, and geopolitical concerns will drive more proactive cybersecurity efforts with contextual threat intelligence, ac.....»»
How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology
Even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded into every fabric our daily lives—from language translation to virtual personal assistants—it continues to be a divisive issue. As its reach expands, Virginia Tech researchers are seeking to u.....»»
"Eat, Poop, Die": Researcher"s book explores how animals make our world
In his new book "Eat, Poop, Die," UVM wildlife expert Joe Roman explores the fascinating lives of whales, seabirds, insects and other animals as they traverse their homes, from a few thousand kilometers of ocean to a few inches of soil......»»
Some species of angelfish may spend their whole lives swimming upside down
A multi-institutional team of oceanographers and marine biologists has found evidence showing that some deep-sea species of angelfish spend their entire lives swimming upside down. In their paper published in the Journal of Fish Biology, the group de.....»»
Rethinking boundaries in a warming world
These days, migration is always in the news. Around the world, people are displaced by war, political oppression, poverty and violence; every day, families risk their lives in search of better environments......»»
Level up your desk with these uniquely useful accessories from JRNY! [Video]
I am always on the lookout for tech accessories that are different, unique and serve multiple purposes. Recognizing this, JOURNEY has introduced two new products that redefine the concept of convenience and style in our tech-driven lives: the ALTI UL.....»»
Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday......»»
Study reveals the power of reflecting upon legacy
Prompting people to consider how their lives will impact future generations leads them to give more to charity and less to family members, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
How bacteria recognize viral invasion and activate immune defenses
There's no organism on Earth that lives free of threat—including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among their most dire foes, infiltrating their cells to replicate and take over. Bacteria have evolved an array of strategies to counte.....»»
Extended kin can play an important role in times of crisis, research finds
Extended family members may play a significant role in peoples' lives during extreme events, an important finding in new research led by an Emory University sociologist......»»
Five takeaways from a sweeping report on climate change in the US
A major U.S. government report published today describes how intensifying climate change is disrupting lives and businesses nationwide, even as communities in every state ramp up their response to the crisis......»»
Research reveals extreme fluctuations between drought and flooding are devastating millions of lives
New research reveals millions of people around the world living in poverty have been experiencing a "climate hazard flip" since the turn of the century......»»
Young people"s reluctance to talk about money is putting them at risk. Here"s how to help them
Credit is an everyday, and often essential, part of young people's lives. Gaining access to credit for the first time is an important transition to adulthood that can enable you to study, earn and invest in your future......»»
Astronomers find dozens of massive stars fleeing the Milky Way
The Milky Way can't hold onto all of its stars. Some of them get ejected into intergalactic space and spend their lives on an uncertain journey. A team of astronomers took a closer look at the most massive of these runaway stars to see what they coul.....»»
Overwhelmed by group chat messages? You"re not alone
For many of us, group chats are part of the texture of our social lives. These groups, formed on apps like Messenger or Whatsapp, can be as large as a hundred people or as small as three......»»
Why these former tech workers became sex workers — and love their new lives
Sex workers who used to work in the tech industry reveal why they pivoted, and express how they enjoy their new jobs. As tech workers resist return-to-office mandates, face layoffs that cut into hard-won diversity and equity progress, and watch.....»»
Column: Israeli startup execs soldier on as war disrupts all
Fullpath's CEO is one of the many automotive tech executives and employees whose lives were disrupted by the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel and the ensuing war......»»
Study shows how having parents from two different African countries shapes identity
More than a third of migration in sub-Saharan Africa happens within the continent. This mixing of people means that some children have parents of different national origins. Yet not enough is known about the lives of these children: how they form the.....»»