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Toxic comments associated with reduced activity of volunteer editors on Wikipedia

A study links hostility on Wikipedia to lost productivity on the site. Wikipedia, the largest reference work ever created, is written and edited by tens of thousands of volunteers, known as Wikipedians. Despite the fact that anyone can edit any page,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 6th, 2023

You can now disable some of Fortnite’s most toxic emotes

Epic: "We want emotes to be a source of good vibes..." The "Laugh it Up" emote is one of four that can now be blocked using a setting in Fortnite. [cre.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

The big quantum chill: Scientists modify common lab refrigerator to cool faster with less energy

By modifying a refrigerator commonly used in both research and industry, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have drastically reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above ab.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Hurry! The Razer Blade 17 gaming laptop is 44% off today

Razer has a huge sale going on right now with a Razer Blade 17 laptop reduced by 44% for a limited time. Here's why you need it in your life......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing

Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% yea.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 23rd, 2024

Video Game Violence Statistics 2024 and Facts

Introduction Video Game Violence Statistics: Playing video games is […] Introduction Video Game Violence Statistics: Playing video games is a very popular activity for people of all ages. Video gaming is a huge industry that makes a l.....»»

Category: blogSource:  coolestgadgetsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

This is one of the cheapest 5G phones worth buying today

Looking for a cheap phone? Motorola has reduced the Moto G 5G to $150 for a limited time only. Here's why it's good for all your basic needs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Cloud Console Cartographer: Open-source tool helps security teams transcribe log activity

Cloud Console Cartographer is an open-source tool that maps noisy log activity into highly consolidated, succinct events to help security practitioners cut through the noise and understand console behavior in their environment. “Infrastructure.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Planned "mass execution" of geese in Conn. city paused after outpouring of passionate input on both sides

Tears, shouts and interruptions marked residents' comments Wednesday night over a proposal to exterminate geese in Bristol, Conn., parks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Toxic fireproof chemicals can be absorbed through touch, 3D-printed skin model shows

Cancer-causing flame retardants found in everyday things like plastics, furniture, fabrics and electronics can be sucked up by the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream in 24 hours, scientists have found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Scientists explore the strategies of defects and nanostructure fabrication for promoting piezocatalytic activity

As an important chemical raw material, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is widely applied in various aspects of industry and life. The industrial anthraquinone method for H2O2 production has the serious flaws, such as high pollution and energy consumption. B.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Bots dominate internet activity, account for nearly half of all traffic

49.6% of all internet traffic came from bots in 2023, a 2% increase over the previous year, and the highest level Imperva has reported since it began monitoring automated traffic in 2013. For the fifth consecutive year, the proportion of web traffic.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

New class of antimicrobials discovered in soil bacteria

Researchers have discovered toxic protein particles, shaped like umbrellas, that soil bacteria known as Streptomyces secrete to squelch competitors, especially others of their own species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Nissan juggles reduced ICE volumes on path to U.S. EV future

EV production in Canton. Miss., is twice delayed. Output not expected to begin until November 2026, according to a supplier memo......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Hurry! This Apple Watch just had its price slashed to $189

The Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) is a great smartwatch at a fantastic price. If you want to track your daily activity better, it's on sale now at Amazon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Silver-based micromotors that eliminate bacteria can move freely in aqueous media

Researchers at ICIQ in Tarragona have developed a simple technique to produce microscopic crystals that activate in the presence of light, releasing silver ions with antimicrobial activity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Pioneering crop productivity and sustainability in the face of water scarcity

A research team has shed light on the early morning "golden hours" as a pivotal time for achieving optimal water use efficiency (WUE) in crops, revealing that plants can maintain lower transpiration rates and higher photosynthetic activity under favo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Apple Watch Activity Challenges set for Earth Day and International Dance Day this month

Prepare to dance and celebrate the planet. Two new Activity Challenges are on the way in April. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Meta’s oversight board to probe subjective policy on AI sex image removals

Celebrity AI sex image scandal spurs Meta to seek comments for policy revamp. Enlarge (credit: IAN HOOTON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY | Science Photo Library) Meta continues to slowly adapt Facebook and Instagram policies to a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

"Miracle" weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse

"Miracle" weight-loss drugs could have reduced health disparities. Instead they got worse.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Iceland volcano still spewing lava, one month on

Orange lava bubbles and pops, occasionally spewing large fountains from a volcano that has been erupting for a month in Iceland, the second-longest eruption since the region's volcanic activity reawakened in March 2021......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024