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UK report highlights link between child poverty and poor educational attainment

University of York academics have contributed to a major report which highlights how a failure to address childhood inequality is creating a "conveyor belt of disadvantage.".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 11th, 2023

New report sets out a route to transform environmental consenting in UK offshore wind

A report published this week by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult lays out a new approach to environmental monitoring and consenting within the UK offshore wind sector......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

The UK government wants to help businesses make trustworthy AI products

The UK Government hopes to unlock £6.5 billion with a plan to build public trust in AI......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

MacBook Air with OLED reportedly delayed until 2028

A new supply chain report claims that Apple has pushed back adding an OLED screen to the MacBook Air, previously rumored to arrive in 2027.Apple's current MacBook AirIt's been expected that Apple would bring an OLED screen to the MacBook Air for some.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?

In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

How AI will shape the next generation of cyber threats

In this Help Net Security interview, Buzz Hillestad, CISO at Prismatic, discusses how AI’s advancement reshapes cybercriminal skillsets and lowers entry barriers for potential attackers. Hillestad highlights that, as AI tools become more access.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Australian dragon study reveals surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms

Sleep is one of the most mysterious, yet ubiquitous components of our biology. It has been described in all major groups of animals, including worms, jellyfish, insects or cephalopods, and in all vertebrates, from fish to humans. Common characteristi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Researcher highlights the combined effects of climate change and chemical pollution

Traditionally, research has focused on either climate change or chemical pollution in isolation, overlooking their combined effects. This oversight creates a blind spot in understanding the full scope of risks to ecosystems and human health......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

iOS 18.2 public beta is now available, here’s everything new

Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 18.2, bringing new Apple Intelligence features to iPhone users. Some of the highlights include the highly anticipated Genmoji and ChatGPT integration. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Making farming better for bees: Can we breed crops that produce more nectar and pollen?

Where once there were vast areas of forest and other natural habitats, farmland now covers much of Earth—including 70% of the UK. This transition has helped feed a growing number of people......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

New report details what happened to the Arecibo Observatory

In 1963, the Arecibo Observatory became operational on the island of Puerto Rico. Measuring 305 meters (~1000 ft) in diameter, Arecibo's spherical reflector dish was the largest radio telescope in the world at the time—a record it maintained until.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Expecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new sibling

Expecting another child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Many parents feel more confident the second (or third) time around as they have already experienced the birthing process, the challenges of caring for a newborn and the inevitable sleep.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

How imposter syndrome and a lack of self-confidence can hold small businesses back

It might come as a surprise that most of the UK's income and employment is provided not by the big national or multinational companies we all recognize but by what are known as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Multi-country study finds significant differences in how poverty is passed from parents to children

Researchers from Stockholm University, Bocconi University, and the Rockwool Foundation have studied poverty's lasting impact across generations in wealthy countries. By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

New bird flu outbreak confirmed in UK

The UK government warned bird keepers to remain vigilant after bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry farm in northern England, the second outbreak this year and first of the season......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Study shows commercial ties influence ESG ratings and highlights need for regulation

An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Authlete 3.0 empowers organizations to improve how they issue and manage user credentials

Authlete launched Authlete 3.0, offering support for OpenID for Verifiable Credential Issuance (OID4VCI). This new capability empowers organizations—including governments, financial institutions, and educational establishments—to revolutionize ho.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Downward mobility from top backgrounds in the UK is even rarer than previously thought

Only a tiny fraction of children from the most privileged backgrounds will end up in working class jobs, suggesting that social mobility in the UK may be even more limited than previously thought......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Decadal climate patterns reveal new insights into tropical cyclone formation and El Niño-Southern Oscillation link

A new study has revealed how decadal-scale climate fluctuations impact the ability of climate models to simulate tropical cyclone frequency in response to El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events. This finding offers an improved understanding of t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Survey highlights "publish or perish" culture as key factor in research irreproducibility

An international survey involving over 1,600 biomedical researchers has shed light on the perceived causes of irreproducibility in research results. The survey, which included participants from various countries and research institutions, aimed to id.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Sensitive yet empathetic: The dual nature of highly sensitive persons in the workplace

Work stress is a prevalent issue globally, and a recent study from Japan highlights a distinct group of employees who perceive stress in a unique way. Highly sensitive persons (HSPs), known for their heightened sensitivities to external stimuli, tend.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024