USB-A vs. USB-C: What’s the difference?
We live in a world of USB-A and USB-C tech, but which cable and port type is the best? This guide should help answer that question, and several others......»»
New teaching method can even out children"s reading skills
How well do children know letters and their corresponding sounds? In Norway, the gender difference on these tasks when children start school is significant. The girls have a clear head start......»»
Study shows how accounting practices distort economic reality
Accounting standards don't properly reflect the difference between losses driven by investments and actual business performance shortfalls, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research......»»
American mink regrow their brains in a rare reversal of the domestication process
Farm animals look different from their wild counterparts in many ways, and one difference is consistent: their brains are smaller than those of their ancestors. From sheep to pigs to cows, domesticated animals have smaller relative brain sizes compar.....»»
Predicting how topsoil is affected by field traffic
Heavy machinery in the field can compress the soil, which can affect both plant growth and environmental conditions. However, it is important to know the difference between soil compaction in the lower layers of the soil and in the top 20 cm or so, w.....»»
For job applicants with a criminal record, showcasing the right credentials can make a difference
Employment is believed to reduce the likelihood of criminal recidivism, but a criminal record is a significant barrier to employment. People with a criminal record are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed, or to have a job that does not matc.....»»
Bethesda exec was “confused” over double standard for multi-console Call of Duty
CoD policy was "the opposite" of what Bethesda was "told to do... What's the difference?" Enlarge / Starfield is the astronaut marooned on the Xbox planet, gazing longingly at Call of Duty exploring the rest of the PlayStation ga.....»»
Climate impact of natural gas often worse than assumed, shows new calculation model
Heating and cooking with natural gas often has a greater impact on the climate than commonly believed. This is a conclusion of a new calculation model developed by researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The difference: the researche.....»»
Three cybersecurity actions that make a difference
Organizations that closely align their cybersecurity programs to business objectives are 18% more likely to achieve target revenue growth and market share and improve customer satisfaction, as well as 26% more likely to lower the cost of cybersecurit.....»»
Valve gives Steam its biggest update and redesign in years
It's a night-and-day difference for macOS and Linux users. This is the new library view. The interface isn't that different functionally, but it has a new coat of paint......»»
Examining "glitches in the matrix": Team finds ways to harness quantum power of atomic flaws
The most interesting parts of nature are often the imperfections. That's especially true in quantum physics, the atomic-level world where tiny flaws can make a big difference in the ways particles behave and interact......»»
Big hair? Bald? How much difference your hair really makes to keep you cool or warm
We have millions of hair follicles on our body, including around 100,000 on our scalp......»»
Montana calls UN climate report “hearsay” at landmark youth-led climate trial
Official: “Montana’s emissions are simply too minuscule to make any difference." Enlarge / Glacier National Park, Montana. (credit: Evgeny Vasenev | Cavan) Yesterday, a landmark climate trial kicked off in Montana, w.....»»
Save big on these gaming monitors from ViewSonic, Razer, and HP
Gaming is all about details and making quick decisions. Just a nanosecond can make a difference between winning or losing. A great gaming monitor can improve visual clarity and give you that extra edge. Here are a few deals on some excellent gaming m.....»»
Which is better—digitalization or digital transformation?
Have you ever wondered what the terms digitalization and digital transformation really mean? Are you unsure about when to use these terms and what they mean to you? And, more to the point, what's the difference?.....»»
Asus’ latest Android phone could be a big threat to the Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Asus Zenfone 10 looks like it might be some big competition for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, there's one major difference between the two......»»
Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the ultimate robot vacuum and mop without compromise [Save $299]
What’s the difference between clean floors and a dirty home? The way it makes us feel, for one. But there’s always one more thing to do before spending time cleaning up each mess. No one should compromise on a tidy living space, however, especia.....»»
"Lab-on-a-chip" can tell the difference between COVID and the flu
Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, accurate testing remains a challenge, even more so as the virus has mutated over time, becoming more contagious with symptoms that are hard to tell apart from other illnesses. A new diagnostic device that can d.....»»
Translating Swahili language and knowledge in colonial and post-colonial Tanzania
In the 1940s, a student from Kenya named James Gekonyo applied to the Chemistry Department of Makerere University in Uganda. When his admissions interviewers asked him to explain the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas, Gekonyo said, "I can h.....»»
Effective capital markets are needed to protect the climate
A new study investigates the role of effective capital markets for climate protection and the energy transition. Banks collect savings and make them available as loans and the greater the difference between savings and loan interest rates, the more i.....»»
Extremely hot days are warming twice as fast as average summer days in North-West Europe
New research led by the University of Oxford has found that climate change is causing the hottest days in North-West Europe to warm at double the rate of average summer days. The difference in trends is most pronounced for England, Wales, and Norther.....»»