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......»»
The best Roku TVs 2021: Which should you buy?
Roku TVs take advantage of one of the best smart TV platforms to make a simple streaming experience. But not all Roku TVs are created equal. Here are the best......»»
DuckDuckGo"s privacy-focused desktop browser is in closed beta
Of course, the quality of the search results isn't quite as good as Google's, but the lack of tracking is a fair trade-off in the eye of DuckDuckGo's many users. Now, DuckDuckGo's creators are working on a browser that will follow the same principles.....»»
New report presents mechanisms preventing equal access to arts education and artistic experiences
According to the new Finnish report, arts professionals aim their arts education mostly to talented people and provide their arts services to those who actively seek them......»»
New project details how to reimagine global supply chains to be more equitable, fair
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global production and distribution, it shone a spotlight on the fault lines running through some of the world's supply chains, which—according to a group of Stanford human rights researchers—have long been fra.....»»
Mirror-image peptides form "rippled sheet" structure predicted in 1953
By mixing a small peptide with equal amounts of its mirror image, a team of scientists at UC Santa Cruz has created an unusual protein structure known as a "rippled beta sheet" and obtained images of it using X-ray crystallography. They reported thei.....»»
What Should Healthcare Solution-Providers Know About Telemedicine Regulations?
Despite being around for many years, it’s fair to say that hospitals widely started to use telemedicine proactively only in 2020. And the adoption was rapid. Telemedicine was used in less than 1% of primary care cases till February 2020. By April.....»»
Unique data creates "fair and robust" online exams
Researchers have developed a new way of reinforcing "fair and robust" online exams, a study reports......»»
Miley Cyrus serenades Pete Davidson with "It Should Have Been Me" and it"s equal parts hilarious and awkward
If there's an anthem for the broken-hearted, Miley Cyrus has a few, but her cover of "It Should Have Been Me" is now up there.In a bizarre and hilarious turn of events, Cyrus serenaded Pete Davidson with William "Mickey" Stevenson and Norman Whitfiel.....»»
Even in the Metaverse, Not All Identities Are Created Equal
An anonymous reader shares a report: The complexities of the real world are starting to bleed into the Metaverse -- the virtual arena where identity functions as both a reflection on and determinant of social capital. Differences in prices for digita.....»»
Machine tools in strong demand for EV, semiconductor, healthcare applications
Strong market demand for machine tools can be well expected in 2022, particularly for EV, green energy and healthcare applications, according to Jimmy Chu, chairman of Taiwan's leading machine tool vendor Fair Friend Group (FFG)......»»
Elizabeth Holmes throws scientists under the bus
Holmes' rosy view of Theranos technology was shaped by others, she claims. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Holmes targeted ultra-wealthy.....»»
How To Improve IVR Containment Rates?
Customers were never interested or patient enough to hear all the lengthy IVR menu, before pressing the 0 button. If the first two options are not satisfactory, they usually request an agent. It is fair as well, as nothing can replace a human inter.....»»
Canada"s flood havoc after summer heatwave shows how climate disasters combine to do extra damage
People living in British Columbia will feel like they have had more than their fair share of climate disasters in 2021. After a record-breaking heatwave in June, the state in western Canada has been inundated by intense rain storms in November. It's.....»»
GTA Modders to Court: Our Game Fixes & Enhancements Are Fair Use, Not Piracy
In response to a lawsuit filed by Take-Two Interactive, four men behind the popular re3 and reVC Grand Theft Auto fan projects claim their work is protected under fair use. Among other things they fixed bugs, something the plaintiff stopped doing yea.....»»
GTA modders hit back against Take-Two copyright lawsuit, claim work falls under Fair Use exemption
Earlier this year, the modders released 're3' and 'reVC,' enhanced versions of Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, respectively, which had been created by reverse-engineering the source code......»»
Nitrogen calculators not created equal
When deciding how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply, farmers have options. The standard tool for the Midwest—the maximum return to nitrogen (MRTN) calculator – offers a static recommendation. It is based on hundreds of field trials, but doesn't.....»»
Deep-frying sounds reveal oil temperature and the path to a perfect snack
Tempura, schnitzel, samosas, french fries, a deep-fried stick of butter at the county fair—who doesn't love food crisped up in sizzling oil?.....»»
Industry watch: Supply chain disruption redefines value creation
After the subprime mortgage crisis, most people cut back on spending. The gap between supply and demand was small in about 10 years, largely maintaining an equilibrium. It is fair to say that the past two or three decades have been the most efficient.....»»
PPLSI Invests in Technology Leadership to Further Disrupt Legal and Privacy Management Sectors
ADA, Okla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPLSI, the parent company of LegalShield and IDShield, and a champion of equal access to justice and security, proudly announce the growth of its leadership team. Several new positions continue to drive toward t.....»»
How accurate is Fitbit"s calorie counting?
Most fitness trackers keep a fair number of the same stats: things like steps taken, distance traveled, and, of course, calories burned. But how accurate is the calorie counter on a Fitbit?The quick answer: Definitely not 100 percent accurate. The sl.....»»