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......»»
Why open-air markets are booming
Sue-Jean Kang launched Fine Day Fair to fill the void consumers are feeling in an era of anonymous online digital transactions. There are plenty of benefits to shopping in the digital world, where the friction to consume is so low. But conversation.....»»
LG, Stellantis project hangs in balance as Canada politicians fight over money
Canada's industry minister says the Ontario government hasn't committed to paying its "fair share" to help advance negotiations with automaker Stellantis NV over an electric-vehicle battery plant......»»
Cosmic rays reveal hidden ancient burial chamber underneath Naples
Rectangular chamber was probably the tomb of a wealthy individual or family. Enlarge / Archaeologists used cosmic rays to detect a secret underground burial chamber from the Hellenistic period in Naples, circa late fourth century.....»»
Diet sodas are not actually good for your diet, WHO guidance suggests
Artificial sweeteners don't help control weight, and that's where the problems start. Enlarge / Packets of Equal and Splenda in a coffee bar in New York in 2016. (credit: Getty | Richard Levine) People trying to shed po.....»»
Apple handed partial defeat in Corellium copyright appeal, but the saga isn"t over yet
An appeals court has ruled that fair use doctrine protects a security researcher's iPhone virtualization software — but two parts of the earlier verdict have been sent back to the originating court.Apple's case against Corellium isn't quite overThe.....»»
Best path to fair living wage for global supply chain workers may take an indirect route, new research suggests
Want to make a positive difference in the wage conditions of developing country factory workers churning out products for multinational firms?.....»»
Ferrari"s Q1 earnings rose 27% on higher sales, strong pricing
Ferrari's profit margin grew to 37.6 percent as it raised prices for its wealthy customers who are less affected by soaring inflation and higher interest rates......»»
The predicament of Taiwan"s human resources
I've just finished reading Richard Bush's book, "Difficult Choices: Taiwan's Quest for Security and the Good Life." Bush is a Taiwan expert, and his book offers a lot of insights into and fair discussions about Taiwan's predicaments. It points out ho.....»»
Phishing-resistant MFA shapes the future of authentication forms
Over the last two years, respondents reported a continued reliance on the least secure forms of authentication, including traditional usernames and passwords and one-time passwords (OTPs), according to Yubico. Not all MFA is equal The results are sur.....»»
Field experiment reveals "blinding" is not a silver bullet to deal with gender bias
Women and people far from corporate headquarters often need help to get recognition for their ideas. One way to help is to put all ideas on equal footing through a "blinding" strategy......»»
Swivel chairs are back, plus 4 other design trends to keep on your radar for 2023
At the world’s largest furniture fair, Salone de Mobile, these are the 2023 interior-design trends that I couldn’t stop seeing. It’s a literal mile of showrooms, showing off the newest trends in chairs, tables, couches, and inte.....»»
US federal agencies pledge to uphold fairness and equality in AI systems amid growing concerns
Four federal agencies pledged on Tuesday to enforce their respective laws and regulations to ensure AI is fair and law-abiding. Four federal agencies pledged on Tuesday to enforce their respective laws and regulations to ensure AI is fair and law.....»»
Microsoft"s blockbuster deal to buy Activision is in jeopardy. Here"s what could happen next
For years, Microsoft flew under the radar as policymakers around the world went after Amazon, Facebook and Google as some of the biggest alleged threats to fair competition......»»
Wealthy white homeowners more likely to see financial benefits from land conservation, study shows
Land conservation projects do more than preserve open space and natural ecosystems. They can also boost property values for homeowners living nearby. But a new study finds that those financial benefits are unequally distributed among demographic grou.....»»
What Rosalind Franklin truly contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA
A previously overlooked letter and a news article that was never published, both written in 1953, add to other lines of evidence showing Rosalind Franklin was an equal contributor—not a victim—in the discovery of DNA's structure......»»
Probing fundamental symmetries of nature with the Higgs boson
Where did all the antimatter go? After the Big Bang, matter and antimatter should have been created in equal amounts. Why we live in a universe of matter, with very little antimatter, remains a mystery. The excess of matter could be explained by the.....»»
Google spills the secrets of its design
At the biggest design fair in the world, the company demonstrates how nature shaped its products—and its maturity as a design company. They look like a Solo Stove’s wet dream.Read Full Story.....»»
New on Peacock: Every movie and TV show (May 2023)
If you’re looking for everything new on Peacock this month, you’ve come to the right place. NBCUniversal’s streaming service has its fair share of original … The post New on Peacock: Every movie and TV show (May 2023) appeared.....»»
Research shows students with disabilities will benefit from COVID-19"s fast-tracking of app-based learning
After COVID-19 moved classes online in 2020, a West Virginia University expert in adapted physical activity discovered that apps aren't created equal when it comes to accessibility......»»
Lithium-ion vs. NiMH: EV batteries explained and compared
Electric vehicles are on the rise, but not all EV batteries are created equal. Here's a look at the different kinds of EV batteries......»»