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......»»
Estimating the informativeness of data
Not all data are created equal. But how much information is any piece of data likely to contain? This question is central to medical testing, designing scientific experiments, and even to everyday human learning and thinking. MIT researchers have dev.....»»
Apple protests against proposed Japanese App Store laws
Japan's government says that it is considering new regulations to ensure fair App Store competition, while Apple denies its practices limit competitors.Apple Store in JapanApple's App Store has already been under scrutiny by Japanese regulators, and.....»»
What is decarbonization, and how do we make it happen?
To keep the planet from warming more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, most countries, including the U.S., have goals to reach net zero by 2050. Net zero means that all greenhouse gas emissions produced are counterbalanced by an equal amount o.....»»
Why wealthy countries and companies need to do more to clean up global toxic chemical pollution
Keeping the environment safe is a shared responsibility between nations. But when it comes to harmful substances, especially persistent organic pollutants, advanced industrial nations should put more effort into reducing their global impacts......»»
New report shows flat income taxes can also redistribute tax burden
A new analysis found that achieving a "fair" state income tax system is more complicated than the debate between a flat tax rate and a graduated rate would suggest......»»
New wage gap calculator aims to help close earnings gap
The United States has had a federal equal pay law on the books for close to 60 years—and yet some projections estimate it'll be another 30 years before women and men finally earn the same. On Boston's Equal Pay Day on April 20, a new tool has been.....»»
High school grades matter for post-secondary study, but is pandemic assessment fair?
As COVID-19 restrictions recede across much of the world, students have navigated changes in modes of learning (from virtual to in-person) and social protocols (for example, no masks)......»»
We’re All Going to the World’s Fair review: Welcome to the internet
We're All Going to the World's Fair uses the language of creepypasta horror to meditate on the way the internet has reshaped a generation's identity......»»
Complete your reading nook with this unique LED lamp on sale
TL;DR: You can slash 24% off the price of this Metal Mother Daughter LED Floor Lamp with Reading Light as of April 10 and get it for $39.99 instead of $52.All lamps are not created equal — especially when it comes to reading lamps. Once you hav.....»»
Creative sentencing improves workplace safety: Why don"t we use it more?
Hundreds die each year from workplace-related incidents in Canada. Alberta, in particular, has seen its fair share of recent deaths, like the man who was killed at a construction site in Cochrane last September, and the oil sands worker who was kille.....»»
Fighting discrimination in mortgage lending
Although the U.S. Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in mortgage lending, biases still impact many borrowers. One 2021 Journal of Financial Economics study found that borrowers from minority groups were charged interest rates that.....»»
Lapsus$ and SolarWinds hackers both use the same old trick to bypass MFA
Not all MFA is created equal, as script kiddies and elite hackers have shown recently. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a core defense that is among the most effective at preventing account t.....»»
Nissan Ariya first drive
The Ariya is a crossover all-electric SUV that combines performance and luxury in equal measure......»»
9 Best Derwent Gift Sets | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Finding an appropriate gift for someone requires a fair amount of thinking. And it is even more challenging when the person is an artist because everyone has unique preferences and tastes. While beginners get happy with almost all kinds of art suppli.....»»
Watch Tower vs. McFree: Nonprofit Defends Critic’s Fair Use & Anonymity Rights
'Kevin McFree' recently fended off a Watch Tower DMCA subpoena after a judge found that his critical animations were protected under fair use. However, Watch Tower is aggressively pursuing a separate copyright lawsuit, one that deals with exactly the.....»»
The best monitors for 2022
Not all monitors are created equal, and not every monitor is suited to everyone. But if you're looking for the best, we've chosen the models you should see......»»
Shift plans to acquire Fair"s dealer listing marketplace assets for $15 million
Shift said it wants to establish an online marketplace presence where dealers and independent sellers can list their cars alongside Shift's inventory......»»
Going beyond Gross Domestic Product to measure what really matters
The publication of the latest EU Transitions Performance Index (TPI) provides an important opportunity to assess how countries are progressing towards fair and prosperous sustainability beyond headline growth figures......»»
4 big problems with Apple’s brand-new Studio Display
Apple’s Studio Display brings an awful lot to the table, yet it also has its fair share of disappointments. Here are four problems with the new monitor......»»
This Ableton Live 11 music producer bundle is on sale for 97% off
TL;DR: The Complete Ableton Live 11 Music Producer Bundle is on sale for £22.43, saving you 97% on list price.In the music industry, it’s easy to judge a product by the company it keeps. In some cases that’s not exactly fair, but as.....»»