What can social media tell us about public views on climate change?
IIASA researchers contributed to a new study, analyzing the main narratives in public discussions of climate change on social media. The research is published in the journal Current Research in Environmental Sustainability......»»
The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024
The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it......»»
The beginnings of fashion: Paleolithic eyed needles and the evolution of dress
A team of researchers led by an archaeologist at the University of Sydney are the first to suggest that eyed needles were a new technological innovation used to adorn clothing for social and cultural purposes, marking the major shift from clothes as.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could surprisingly big redesign
Early rumors from a reliable tipster suggest a major design change upcoming for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here's what could be new......»»
Bipartisan consensus in favor of renewable power is ending
The change is most pronounced in those over 50 years old. Enlarge (credit: tigerstrawberry) One of the most striking things about the explosion of renewable power that's happening in the US is that much of it is going on.....»»
New study shows meaningful social interactions boost well-being, but context matters
Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science finds. Researchers followed three cohorts of university.....»»
Constructing a cross-component background error covariance for strongly coupled land-atmosphere data assimilation
Land surface temperature (LST) is the key variable in land–atmosphere interaction, having an important impact on weather and climate forecasting. Although there have been advances in data assimilation within land-atmosphere coupled models, weakly c.....»»
How divorce is boosting gender equality in Sweden—new study
Single mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in societies around the world. In Sweden, the number of women with these care responsibilities has nearly halved over the past two decades. What has caused this change? Are we seeing a dramatic rev.....»»
An important but often overlooked step in the green transition: Research center maps crucial climate genes in crops
Almost every morning Guillaume Ramstein walks through the university park in Aarhus on his way to work. At this time of the year the old oak trees teem with bright green colors and the grass is covered in dandelions and daisies......»»
I gave the Windows Media Player another shot. Here’s what surprised me
I wanted to try Windows' Media Player one more time, and I expected it to fall flat. To my surprise, it wasn't all bad......»»
Biden’s New $1.8-Billion Transportation Package Stars Climate Projects
Climate-related highway fixes and electric and hydrogen fuel-cell buses are among the projects getting federal help in a new round of funding.....»»
The Pentagon’s Antivaccine Propaganda Endangered Public Health and Tarnished U.S. Credibility
Amid the pandemic, the Pentagon ran a conspiracy campaign to discredit vaccines–just so it could score points against China. The revelation is a worst-case scenario for global public health.....»»
Misinformation Experts ‘Vindicated’ by Supreme Court Ruling
A recent Supreme Court decision rules that the U.S. government can talk to scientists and social media companies to curb online falsehoods.....»»
Presidential Debate’s Climate Change Question Contrasts Biden Record with Trump Falsehoods
During the first presidential debate, Biden alluded to the Inflation Reduction Act while Trump went on an incoherent rant about “H2O”.....»»
Supreme Court weighs in on homelessness crisis, reinstating an Oregon city’s ban on public sleeping
Supreme Court weighs in on homelessness crisis, reinstating an Oregon city’s ban on public sleeping.....»»
"Not crazy to be optimistic" on climate tech, Gates tells investors
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Thursday urged investors to get behind cutting-edge climate technologies he says would drive a "green industrial revolution" and a next wave of global prosperity......»»
How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Lower-Class Retiree?
How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Lower-Class Retiree?.....»»
"A disaster so far": Biden freezing on stage during debate draws fire on social media
"A disaster so far": Biden freezing on stage during debate draws fire on social media.....»»
United Nations has given me chance to be a global leader in climate education
United Nations has given me chance to be a global leader in climate education.....»»
macOS Sequoia eases storage requirements for downloading Mac App Store apps
As we’ve been covering this month, macOS Sequoia brings a lot of new features for Mac users, including iPhone Mirroring and a new Passwords app. But there’s also a discreet but important change coming with the update. That’s because the new ver.....»»
Second set of dealerships, public retailer brought back online after CDK cyberattacks
CDK Global said it brought a second small set of dealer customers back online as well as one of its large public dealership groups late June 27......»»