When majority men respect minority women, groups communicate better
Kyle Emich, a professor of management at the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, along with Rachel Amey and Chad Forbes, then with UD's Psychology and Brain Sciences Department, were searching for clues about why women's knowledge often.....»»
Calls to ban "harmful pornography" are rife—here"s what teens actually think about porn
Pornography has been in the news a lot this year. It was at the center of discussions addressing violence against women back in May. Deepfake pornography has also been in the headlines......»»
Q&A: Sierra Leone"s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land—but it"s making them more vulnerable
Bora—a type of thank you gift—is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their land......»»
Paleontologists discover new predatory dinosaur with a distinctive "eyebrow"
Theropod dinosaurs are one of the most important large groups of dinosaurs, including well-known predators, such as Tyrannosaurus and Allosaurus, as well as modern birds. A variety of theropods are known from the Mesozoic Era, the age of the dinosaur.....»»
Prison is a disaster for women—here"s what could work instead
The early days of the new Labor government have given prison reform advocates reason to be hopeful. Two announcements—the appointment of James Timpson as prisons minister and an expanded early release program—are promising steps towards repairing.....»»
Spider exploits firefly"s flashing signals to lure more prey
Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate to other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens. In fireflies of the species Abscondita terminalis, males make multi-pulse flashes with two lanterns to attract females, while female.....»»
iOS 17.6.2 coming soon for iPhone users
Although iOS 18 is about a month away from release, the vast majority of iPhone users are still running iOS 17. Apple is preparing a new minor update for those who aren’t running beta, according to a reputable source. more….....»»
The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women, children fails to hold anyone to account—it"s not enough
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died......»»
Foxconn chief dodges accusation of discrimination in India hiring practices
Following reports of married women being specifically excluded from jobs at Foxconn's India iPhone facilities, the company's chairman has said that the company does have married women as employees — but didn't specifically dispute accusations over.....»»
Researchers investigate parent perceptions of virtual learning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of schools across the U.S. shifted to virtual learning. In a new study, published in Social Education Research, researchers conducted interviews with parents of students who attended middle or high sch.....»»
DNA study challenges thinking on ancestry of people in Japan
A genetic study led by researchers from RIKEN's Center for Integrative Medical Sciences has uncovered evidence that people in Japan descend from three ancestral groups......»»
Q&A: Kamala Harris" hidden foe—pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women
In the span of a few short weeks, Kamala Harris has burst from the shadows of the U.S. vice presidency to the role of joyful warrior running for the most powerful political position on Earth. But even as she prepares to take on former Republican Pres.....»»
Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!
It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»
Pixel problems: Google"s security nightmare caused by hidden software
A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don't need to worry.Google Pixel 9The majority of Google Pixel smartphones sold from September 2017 onward have included a.....»»
Fear of appearing prejudiced can inhibit accurate performance feedback to women
Evaluators who want to avoid appearing prejudiced may overcorrect and give women inflated performance feedback, new research indicates, which is a practice that could ultimately hinder their ability to improve and advance......»»
Suspected head of Reveton, Ransom Cartel RaaS groups arrested
An international operation coordinated by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has resulted in the arrest and extradition of a man believed to be one of the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercrime actors. The arrest The NCA has been investi.....»»
Nova Launcher Faces Massive Shortage Following Staff Layoffs
It looks like a majority of staff working on the app have been laid off. The post Nova Launcher Faces Massive Shortage Following Staff Layoffs appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re an Android user, then chances are you might have s.....»»
Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»
How to watch the women’s soccer Olympic finals: USA vs Brazil
Looking to secure gold for the first time in 12 years, the United States women’s national soccer team takes on Marta and Brazil in the 2024 Olympic final today at the Parc de Princes. This marks the first time these countries have met in women&.....»»
Apple Books has always trailed Kindle, but one acquisition would transform it
Apple Books is one of my favorite iPhone apps, but I know I’m in the minority. In the world of digital books, Kindle dominates. But there’s one acquisition Apple could make that would truly transform Apple Books’ future. more….....»»
How to watch Breaking in the Olympics
For the first time in Summer Olympics history, breakdancing is an official sport in 2024. The highly-anticipated debut in Paris gets underway with the women’s competition on Friday, followed up by the men on Saturday. In the United States, both.....»»