When not to reward whistleblowers
The use of whistleblowing to challenge teacher absence in the developing world is worth considering, but its effectiveness can be dampened by offering monetary rewards for reporting absent colleagues, according to a field experiment conducted by Stef.....»»
Scientists uncover coral-algae reward, punishment system
In human society, reward and punishment are introduced as an incentive to induce cooperation. However, some people still try to cheat to win. So, is there a system with clear rewards and punishments in the world of other organisms? The answer is "yes.....»»
Wikipedia admin jailed for 32 years after alleged Saudi spy infiltration
Activists call for the release of jailed Wikipedia volunteers. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Whistleblowers have alleged that the Saudi Arabian government infiltrated the highest ranks of Wikipedia.....»»
You"re never too busy for self-gifting, study finds
People who are feeling tense due to demands at work or home tend not to reward themselves with gifts, new research finds—even though a new product or visit to the spa might be exactly what they need......»»
Warzone 2.0 and DMZ contract guide: every contract and reward explained
Contracts are a major part of the battle royale. Understand what you're agreeing to by checking out our full contract guide for Warzone 2.0 and DMZ......»»
Participating in college football bowl games may slightly improve players" academic outcomes, study finds
For college football teams that win six or more games in a season, their reward is the opportunity to play in a postseason bowl game on national television. While many players and fans look forward to the opportunity each December or January, specula.....»»
In organizations, group dynamics influence individuals" likelihood of blowing the whistle on wrongdoing
Wrongdoing is endemic to organizations, costing U.S. firms billions of dollars in fraud. The primary way wrongdoing is caught is through whistleblowers, who have long been thought to act out of a desire to help or improve their organization......»»
How to find and use echo shards in Minecraft
Getting your hands on it won't be easy, but the reward could make your life much easier. Here's everything you need to know about echo shards in Minecraft......»»
Balancing risk and reward in planetary exploration
NASA's Mars rovers strive for groundbreaking scientific discoveries as they traverse the Martian landscape. At the same time, the crews operating the rovers do all they can to protect them and the billions of dollars behind the mission. This balance.....»»
IGN Rewards: Sign Up for a Chance to Win an Exclusive DXRacer Gaming Chair
I'm a big fan of rewards. If I had lived in the old West, I almost certainly would have been a bounty hunter, so alluring do I find the promise of a reward. Thankfully I live in the modern era, with all our technological wonders, like this websit.....»»
GirlsDoPorn founder, on the run for 3 years, now on FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list
$100K reward for Michael Pratt, who was charged with sex trafficking in 2019. Enlarge (credit: FBI) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added GirlsDoPorn founder Michael James Pratt to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,.....»»
Risk of rejecting conspiracy theories could play key role in their propagation in Western society
A new study suggests that when deciding whether to believe in a conspiracy theory or not, the brain weighs up information from our own direct experience, what the media tells us, the expected cost or reward to us in believing the theory, and our prio.....»»
Diablo IV will have a season pass and cosmetic-only microtransaction
Diablo IV will feature an in-game shop and season pass that will reward players with cosmetics......»»
Innovation language benefits female entrepreneurs in reward-based crowdfunding
Gender bias against women in entrepreneurial finance is turned on its head in the context of reward-based crowdfunding, according to new research published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Specifically, female crowdfunding entrepreneurs can.....»»
UFO Whistleblowers Would Get Immunity Under New Amendment
Howard Altman writes via The Drive: In an effort to protect those with information about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and increase the influx of reports about them, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc) has introduced (PDF) an amendment to the Fiscal Y.....»»
In Its Battle With Big Tech, the CFPB is Building an Army of Engineers
An anonymous reader shares a report: One of Rohit Chopra's first moves as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was launching a major investigation into Big Tech payment platforms. Soon after, it put out a call to tech whistleblowers,.....»»
Apple outs its invite-only program that rewards VIP forum members
Apple has an online support community reward program similar to those of Microsoft, HP. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple made its Community+ Program common knowledge this week. Similar to other tech companies like Dell, H.....»»
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Finally, your grad has seen the light at the end of the academic tunnel. Why not reward them with some cutting edge tech to give them a leg up on their next adventure?.....»»
A Brain Chemical Helps Neurons Know When to Start a Movement
Dopamine, a neurochemical often associated with reward behavior, seems to help organize precisely when the brain initiates movements......»»
Facebook Deliberately Caused Havoc in Australia To Influence New Law, Whistleblowers Say
Last year when Facebook blocked news in Australia in response to potential legislation making platforms pay publishers for content, it also took down the pages of Australian hospitals, emergency services and charities. It publicly called the resultin.....»»
Facebook"s Australia news ban overblocked on purpose, whistleblowers claim
A whistleblower group says Facebook deliberately overblocked a news ban affecting vital services......»»