Victoria has implemented all 227 recommendations from its Royal Commission into family violence. So was it a success?
In 2016, the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence released its findings following an exhaustive 13-month inquiry. In it were 227 recommendations to completely transform the state's family violence services......»»
Amazonia"s fire crises: Emergency fire bans insufficient, strategic action needed before next burning season
In response to the escalating fire crises in the Amazon, a timely study has revealed alarming shortcomings in the emergency fire bans implemented by the Brazilian Government. Initially seen as a promising solution in 2019, these bans have consistentl.....»»
To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve
Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.App Store iconGame developer Valve is not involved in the antitrust case that consumers.....»»
Researchers find lower grades given to students with surnames that come later in alphabetical order
Knowing your ABCs is essential to academic success, but having a last name starting with A, B or C might also help make the grade......»»
Current police response to intimate partner violence calls for change, researchers say
Policing of intimate partner violence (IPV) may result in adverse consequences for survivors, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. However, the evidence concerning the generalized consequences of IPV polici.....»»
From iPhones to Apple Watch, Apple fans keep showing broad device adoption
A considerable segment of Apple's customer base own more than one of the company's products, and their loyalty is a better indicator of the company's success than just numbers.Apple device adoption holds steady among US consumersApple's hardware ecos.....»»
How to Share a Wi-Fi Password With iPhone
You can share your Wi-Fi password with friends, family, and co-workers with your iPhone. It’s a simple process and we’ll show you how to do it, and how to fix issues with Wi-Fi sharing, in this guide. When you have friends or family over.....»»
They Experimented on Themselves in Secret. What They Discovered Helped Win a War
The untold, top-secret story of the British researchers who found the key to keeping humans alive underwater—and helped make D-Day a success......»»
The role of TOR signaling in enhancing graft success and crop vigor
A research team has delved into the Target of Rapamycin (TOR) signaling pathway in plant grafting, emphasizing its role in regulating seedling vigor, graft junction healing, and shoot-to-root communications. Exploring TOR's involvement offers a promi.....»»
Reproductive success improves after a single generation in the wild for descendants of some hatchery Chinook salmon
Researchers who created "family trees" for nearly 10,000 fish have found that first-generation, wild-born descendants of hatchery-origin Chinook salmon in an Oregon river show improved fitness......»»
Escalation in harassment of New Zealand"s MPs threatens democracy, says study
From online abuse to threats of sexual violence, harassment of New Zealand's parliamentarians is on the rise, and becoming increasingly disturbing, University of Otago research shows......»»
4 family members plead not guilty in abduction and abuse of a malnourished Iowa teen
4 family members plead not guilty in abduction and abuse of a malnourished Iowa teen.....»»
‘I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket:’ Murdered Las Vegas mom’s family points to warning signs
‘I don’t want to see you unless you’re in a casket:’ Murdered Las Vegas mom’s family points to warning signs.....»»
Missing California student contacts family after disappearing in L.A.
Missing California student contacts family after disappearing in L.A......»»
Violence erupts as novelty shop in Southern California robbed at gunpoint
Violence erupts as novelty shop in Southern California robbed at gunpoint.....»»
Las Vegas lawyer and wife killed amid custody fight for children from prior marriage, family says
Las Vegas lawyer and wife killed amid custody fight for children from prior marriage, family says.....»»
Nanovials method for immune cell screening uncovers receptors that target prostate cancer
A recent UCLA study demonstrates a new process for screening T cells, part of the body's natural defenses, for characteristics vital to the success of cell-based treatments. The method filters T cells based on the receptor proteins found on their sur.....»»
Environmental concerns raised by rocket flights over San Diego County
Plans by SpaceX and other companies to boost the number of rocket launches sometimes seen streaking across San Diego County's skies have prompted the California Coastal Commission to question the environmental effects......»»
Bad boys: Study finds aggressive bonobo males attract more mates
Humankind's two closest primate relatives are often said to embody contrasting sides of our nature: peace-loving bonobos versus violence-prone chimpanzees......»»
SpaceX is launching more rockets from a military base: Can the Coastal Commission impose a limit?
SpaceX has significantly increased the frequency of its rocket launches from a Santa Barbara County military base, and its plans to add even more have raised concerns by the California Coastal Commission over the impacts on the environment and nearby.....»»
Yellow-eyed grasses may have more insect visitors than previously thought
Scientists previously believed that a family of flowering plants called yellow-eyed grasses didn't attract many insect visitors, but the recent discovery of a fungus that hijacks the plant and forms fungal "pseudoflowers" has researchers rethinking t.....»»