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.....»»
Gender equity: "It"s where you live that counts," says Australian study
Western Sydney University has released new research highlighting a significant spatial gap in the income levels between women in Western Sydney and the rest of Sydney......»»
Gender bias leads to lower-rated female films, researchers say
"Barbie" might have won the dance-off against "Oppenheimer" at the box office, but a new Robert H. Smith School of Business study may explain why the hot-pink bubble burst well before this Oscar weekend......»»
After Astra loses 99 percent of its value, founders take rocket firm private
First you burn the cash, then comes the crash. Enlarge / Liftoff of Astra's Rocket 3.0 from Cape Canaveral, Florida. (credit: Astra) Astra's long, strange trip in the space business is taking another turn. The company a.....»»
Confidence (or its absence) is contagious in the workplace, study finds
New research by Caltech's Kirby Nielsen, assistant professor of economics and William H. Hurt Scholar, shows that the gender gap in confidence that is often held responsible for women's underachievement in the workplace is "contagious"; that is, when.....»»
Review highlights gender gap on Wikipedia
Since it was created in 2001, Wikipedia has become a key element of the modern public sphere, which has revolutionized the way we create and share information. However, it has defects when it comes to its decentralization and flexibility, especially.....»»
Scientists launch hub to channel quantum power for good
Scientists will work to channel the huge emerging power of quantum computers for the common good at a new institute opening in Geneva on Tuesday, its founders said......»»
Here are the most popular iPhone models for Android switchers, says report
Earlier this month we saw a report from CIRP showing the percentage of new iPhone buyers coming from Android. Now the firm has released its latest report that reveals what iPhone models Android switchers end up choosing. What’s your guess? more.....»»
Top tech of MWC 2024
Mobile World Congress 2024 has been packed with exciting new products, and it was tough choosing the best. Here are our six top picks from the show......»»
Gender can shape how teaching assistants are evaluated, study finds
Male teaching assistants are more likely to receive higher ratings than their female counterparts, and both genders are perceived as more valuable when exhibiting traits historically associated with their respective roles in society, a Cornell study.....»»
The best Bluetooth speakers for 2024: Marshall, Soundcore, JBL, and more
Choosing a Bluetooth speaker can be a tough task, which is why we've put together this roundup to shine a light on all the best speakers for 2024......»»
Entrepreneurs" stock losses bruise their businesses
When a recession takes a bite out of an entrepreneur's personal stock portfolio, does that person's business suffer more than those of older and larger competitors?.....»»
Biology textbooks do not provide students with comprehensive view of science of sex and gender, say professors
The teaching of science has long generated controversy in the United States—from evolution in the early 20th century to climate change today. Debates have also often emerged around how textbooks teach concepts related to social groups, and in parti.....»»
Investors Share Predictions for Artificial Intelligence in 2024 and Beyond
Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists shared predictions for the year ahead in artificial intelligence at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Each year, the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list recognizes businesses making ext.....»»
Imageomics poised to enable new understanding of life
Imageomics, a new field of science, has made stunning progress in the past year and is on the verge of major discoveries about life on Earth, according to one of the founders of the discipline......»»
Linux vs. Mac vs. Windows OS Guide
Linux, Windows, and MacOS are the three most prominent operating systems (OS) in the digital world, each offering unique features and experiences to users. Understanding their differences is critical to choosing the right OS for individual needs and.....»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Study finds emojis are differently interpreted depending on gender, culture, and age of viewer
Gender, culture, and age all appear to play a role in how emojis are interpreted, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Yihua Chen, Xingchen Yang and colleagues from the University of Nottingham, UK......»»
Online images may be turning back the clock on gender bias
A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes, and research has shown that the human brain does indeed better retain information from images than from text. These days, we are taking in more visual content than ever as we peruse picture-pac.....»»
The Spanish version of a scale evaluating negative attitudes towards bisexuality is validated
A team from the Department of Psychology at the UCO has translated into Spanish and validated a scale to evaluate binegativity with a gender perspective and developed a reduced version that makes it more efficient......»»
The best Samsung phones in 2024: our 8 favorite Galaxy handsets
Need some help choosing the right Samsung smartphone? Our list has something to suit everyone, from the latest flagship Samsung Galaxy to $200 handsets......»»