Web3 and shifts in the attention economy
In Web2, apps and advertisers track our every move. With decentralized identities in Web3, we will own our data and make it work for us. In Web2, apps and advertisers track our every move. With decentralized identities in Web3, we will own our da.....»»
With 671 hp and physics-defying handling, Mercedes-AMG’s C63 is not your average plug-in
The 2025 Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance shifts to a plug-in hybrid powertrain to increase both performance and efficiency......»»
New system enhances mechanical stability of nanofiber-based bioelectrodes
Flexible electronic devices based on electrospun nanofiber membranes (ENM) are attracting significant attention due to their high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical performance. However, patterning conductive materials on fiber substrates typi.....»»
My 10 favorite little features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia
This fall, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia will introduce a variety of big changes for users. Features like Apple Intelligence, Home Screen customization, iPhone Mirroring, and the redesigned Photos app will get a lot of attention. But along.....»»
iOS 17.6.1 coming soon for iPhone users
While much attention is focused on iOS 18 and iOS 18.1, the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 17. For those iPhone users, Apple is prepping an iOS 17.6.1 update that will likely be released soon. more….....»»
Study finds seasonal shifts in moral values
A new UBC study has revealed regular seasonal shifts in people's moral values......»»
Automakers, suppliers want less drastic swings in EV policy after 2024 presidential election
Industry executives and lobbyists called for more certainty and less drastic shifts in EV policies and regulations between administrations ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election......»»
A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive
To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»
12 best desktop computers of 2024: tested and reviewed
We've tested dozens of desktop computers in 2024, but these are the only 12 you should pay attention to when you go to buy......»»
Save our waves: Surfing pumps $2.71 billion into the Australian economy and boosts well-being
Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today, surfing is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and one of the latest additions to the Olympic games......»»
5 Rivian features that don’t get enough attention
The second-generation Rivian R1S is packed with features -- and not all of them get the attention that they deserve......»»
Major energy companies conceal 47% of biodiversity damage, according to research
A study by the UPV/EHU's Research Group on Circular Economy, Business Performance and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals reveals that energy companies conceal 47% of the damage wrought on biodiversity as a result of their activity. The stud.....»»
Experts highlight benefits of mainstreaming nature in U.S. policymaking
Nature and natural resources play a critical role in our health, national security, economy, infrastructure design, and more. Yet, in policymaking, nature is often left out of the equation entirely or siloed into environment-specific or land manageme.....»»
Breakthrough in plant disease: New enzyme could lead to anti-bacterial pesticides
Plant diseases pose significant challenges to agricultural productivity, presenting formidable hurdles that require urgent attention. Left unchecked, these diseases can spread rapidly, inflicting widespread damage on crops and leading to reduced yiel.....»»
Conservationists need to pay more attention to "degraded" tropical forests
Conservationists have typically focused on pristine tropical rainforests, or those thought to have been relatively untouched by human disturbance......»»
Climate change may lead to shifts in vital Pacific Arctic fisheries
Marine fisheries are an essential source of protein for a large part of the world's population, as well as supporting around 390 million livelihoods and an industry worth approximately US$ 141 billion, according to the UN FAO. Yet, climate change pre.....»»
Auto suppliers continue to face worker shortage and high costs
The Federal Reserve indicated labor supply and demand are in sync in the U.S. economy for the first time in years. But suppliers are still lagging behind......»»
Words like "this" and "that" act as attention tools across languages, research shows
Words like 'this' and 'that' or 'here' and 'there' occur in all languages. In a study published in PNAS, researchers from Yale University and the Max Planck Institute of Psycholinguistics (MPI) in Nijmegen show that such 'demonstrative' words are use.....»»
Research shows gig workers can boost earnings by building social skills
More than 50 million workers in the United States are part of the gig economy, either to supplement their main income or as their full-time job. New research by University of Alabama at Birmingham Collat School of Business professors Paul M. Di Gangi.....»»
Carpets and flames: Design rules for the morphology of ciliated organs
The history of science is a series of paradigm shifts—conventional theories debunked and replaced by new discoveries. Kanso Bioinspired Motion Lab at USC Viterbi School of Engineering has made a habit of such paradigm shifts, publishing their findi.....»»
What could a future sovereign Mars economy look like?
What would the economy of a future Mars society look like, and how could it be self-sustaining while being completely sovereign from Earth and its own economy? This is what a recent study submitted to Space Policy hopes to address as a sole researche.....»»