What the wealthy consider "fair" may not be equal to others
Wealthy Americans have distinct preferences regarding fairness, with a greater willingness to accept inequalities relative to the general public, according to a new University of Michigan study......»»
BBC quiz show with Gestapo-inspired design offers study on stress responses
Also: Mastermind is not perfectly "fair" when it comes to determining the winner. Enlarge (credit: University of Arizona) The hugely popular British quiz show Mastermind has been a fixture on BBC television since its deb.....»»
How wealthy countries" research skews our knowledge of plants
More extreme weather and large variations in temperature and precipitation: Climate change affects not only humans and animals but also plants. They, too, face significant challenges, and there is increasing interest in creating climate models to cal.....»»
A new kind of trade deal could help protect the world"s tropical forests
Historically, trade liberalization has been bad news for the world's tropical forests. As wealthy nations' appetite for imported agricultural goods like beef and soy has exploded, deforestation in countries such as Brazil has surged......»»
Apple just started rolling out new AirTag firmware
Lest you think a space black MacBook Pro was the biggest news of the week, Apple is back with an all-new version of firmware. Still think the black aluminum laptop is more exciting? Fair. Nevertheless, new AirTag firmware awaits. more….....»»
Hookups where one partner is drunker more likely to be seen as assault, says study
A new study by Dr. Veronica Lamarche, from the University of Essex Department of Psychology, has discovered that equal consumption is more important than levels of drunkenness. This was the case even when couples had drunk to excess and was the same.....»»
SpaceX launch today would equal Space Coast record for the year
A planned SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday would mark the Space Coast's 57th launch of the year equaling the record total seen in 2022......»»
Here"s every word of Madeline"s grim "Fall of the House of Usher" finale monologue
"The Fall of the House of Usher": Here's every word of Madeline Usher's speech in the finale. As well as being full of scares and WTF moments, The Fall of the House of Usher also has a fair bit of political commentary.The gloves really come off.....»»
From Donna Summer to creaking floorboards: How sound shapes "Fair Play"
"Fair Play" director Chloe Domont explains how elements of her film's score — including a Donna Summer needle drop — build tension. When it comes to sound, Fair Play starts with a banger and ends with a bang.The corporate thriller from writ.....»»
Saturday Citations: Gravitational waves, time travel and the simulated universe hypothesis
This week, researchers proved empirically that life isn't fair. Also, you'll notice that, in a superhuman display of restraint, I managed to write a paragraph about the simulated universe hypothesis without once referencing "The Matrix." (Except for.....»»
Review: The Fall of the House of Usher is a gloriously Gothic horror delight
Mike Flanagan knocks it out of the park with his last limited series for Netflix. Enlarge / A wealthy pharmaceutical dynasty faces a horrific reckoning in The Fall of the House of Usher. (credit: Netflix) Halloween appro.....»»
"All hands on deck." How Israel"s vital tech sector is navigating the war
Israel's vast tech sector has seen its fair share of crises, from financial downturns and the Covid-19 pandemic to periodic flare-ups in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Each time, the industry has bounced back, demonstrating why the country of just.....»»
Experts call for just and fair transition away from industrial meat production and consumption
A team of scientists has presented a five-step approach to through which governments can plan a transition away from high levels of industrial meat production and consumption that is fair and just for affected stakeholders......»»
Flipped coins found not to be as fair as thought
A large team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across Europe, has found evidence backing up work by Persi Diaconis in 2007 in which he suggested tossed coins are more likely to land on the same side they started on, rather than on.....»»
Israel-Hamas war has X and its users swimming in sea of disinformation
Flooded with old videos and video game footage, X is a bad place to stay informed. Enlarge / Elon Musk at the Viva Tech fair in Paris, France, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) In the wake of H.....»»
Diversity in government contracts still falls short of equal opportunity for disadvantaged firms
When it comes to government contracts, diversity doesn't necessarily translate into equity, according to a University of Michigan study......»»
Authors: OpenAI’s Fair Use Argument in Copyright Dispute is Misplaced
Several authors including Paul Tremblay, Mona Awad and comedian Sarah Silverman have responded to OpenAI's request to dismiss several infringement copyright claims. The AI company cited fair use, among other things, but the plaintiffs note that this.....»»
Fair Play review: a cutting, messy thriller
Fair Play is an imperfect but relentlessly engaging new romantic thriller. The Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor-led film is streaming now on Netflix......»»
It cost $120M for Cyberpunk 2077 patches and DLC to fix the game’s image
Moving to Unreal Engine, and splitting dev sites, seems like a wise plan. Enlarge / Visitors queue for Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty at the Xbox booth at the Gamescom video game fair in Cologne, Germany, on August 23, 2023. The DLC h.....»»
Andalusian families do not have the same bilingual education opportunities, says study
According to a study, factors such as their place of residence, the economic level of their neighborhoods, and school type, strongly limit equal access to bilingual education in Andalusia.....»»
Archax is a $2.7 million pilotable robot for the ultra-wealthy
Japanese startup Tsubame has 5 units up for preorder. Tsubame Industries' Archax robot. [credit: Robot Start/YouTube.....»»