When choosing co-founders, entrepreneurs have a gender gap
One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make when launching a business is choosing the right co-founder. Should compatible personalities guide the choice? Or should the priority be someone who brings resources to the startup? How do e.....»»
Mind the gender gap: Study finds London police least trusted by women
Across all England's regions, a study appearing in the journal Policing & Society spotlights London's Metropolitan Police as the area where women trust the least......»»
Report finds significant gender and racial inequities in the educational measurement profession
Gender and racially based employment disparities, differences in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace discrimination remain significant issues in the field of educational measurement, according to a new report......»»
One in 10 Australians sexually harassed by peers: Study
The first nationally representative figures on the prevalence of sexual harassment across childhood reveal females and those who are gender or sexuality diverse are most at risk......»»
Fintech has a gender problem—here"s why you should care
Fintech (financial technology) is everywhere. It's the catch-all term for technology-enabled financial services innovation......»»
Do opponents" race, gender, and party impact US congressional fundraising?
Donations for a political candidate can be motivated by support for that candidate or by opposition to the candidate's opponent. New research published in Social Science Quarterly found that female Democrats and non-white male Democrats in the United.....»»
Water-based paints: Less stinky, but some still contain potentially hazardous chemicals
Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as "greener" and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing little-.....»»
Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID
The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's National Trends in Disabilit.....»»
The best iPhone keyboard apps in 2024: our 12 favorites
It's tough choosing the perfect third-party keyboard app for your iPhone, so we've rounded up the top performers for functionality, customization, and fun......»»
Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting policies and setting ta.....»»
Ubisoft’s impressive smart NPC demo reveals AI’s quiet gender bias problem
Ubisoft showed off an impressive AI demo at GDC filled with smart NPCs. But the company has one problem to fix: AI’s inherent biases......»»
White men who experience workplace harassment become allies of diversity efforts
White men who have experienced workplace harassment themselves are more likely to support efforts to combat race and gender bias in their organizations, according to a new University of Michigan study. The findings appear in the American Journal of S.....»»
Tim Cook meets with developers before opening Apple Jing"an
Tim Cook is in Shanghai for the opening of Apple's newest store, and has been stopping by developers, students, and suppliers.Tim Cook (left) with coffee-making entrepreneurs at Saturnbird (Source: Tim Cook)Together with Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's unio.....»»
Best modern banking apps on iOS for 2024
In the digital age, banking apps have become our financial lifelines, offering ease and convenience for managing money like never before. Yet, with the constant influx of new Fintech apps, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Whether you’re.....»»
Here’s what percentage of PC switchers are choosing a Mac
Last month we got a report from CIRP revealing what share of US iPhone buyers comes from Android. Now the firm is back with a report showing the percentage of new Mac buyers coming from a PC, Chromebook, etc. more….....»»
Mining worker study: Key insights into the state of WA mining"s mental health
New findings from The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program Landmark Study show reports of unwanted sexual attention and sexual coercion are decreasing, but being put down or condescended to based on gender and receiving offensive sexis.....»»
Brave Browser sees sharp increase in take-up as Apple prompts EU users to choose
One change Apple made in iOS 17.4 has resulted in a notable increase in the number of iPhone owners choosing to install the Brave Browser app to use in place of Safari. The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) required Apple to prompt European iPhone.....»»
Gender diversity found to improve corporate social responsibility
A study in the International Journal of Business Excellence examining the relationship between gender diversity on corporate boards and corporate social responsibility spending has found a positive correlation. The research focused on 738 firms acros.....»»
Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap
Sex differences explain some of the gaping health inequalities between men and women—but a lot of the time, it’s sexism......»»
Male roundworms are picky when choosing a mate, new research finds
A piece of rotting fruit is likely covered in hundreds if not thousands of microscopic roundworms, including C. elegans—a popular experimental model system for studying neurogenetics. With a lifespan of only a few weeks, C. elegans must reproduce q.....»»
The best places to land in Fortnite (Chapter 5, Season 2)
While having accurate aim is key to winning in Fortnite, so is choosing a good drop spot. Here are the best Fortnite drop spots for chapter 5, season 1......»»