Who needs the dark web? Drug sales flourish on social media
Drug sales on the dark web are trending downward in favor of Snapchat, Telegram, and others. For every illegal drug, there is a combination of emojis that dealers and consumers us.....»»
Research reveals gender gaps in perceptions of economic security and social protections across countries
Gender gaps are known to persist in social and economic outcomes in most countries, but less well known is how women and men perceive their economic security and their benefits from social programs......»»
FortiAppSec Cloud simplifies web application security management
Fortinet announced FortiAppSec Cloud, a new cloud-delivered platform that integrates key web application security and performance management tools into a single offering. The platform streamlines web and API security, advanced bot defense, and global.....»»
SafeLine: Open-source web application firewall (WAF)
SafeLine is an open-source and self-hosted Web Application Firewall (WAF) that protects websites from cyber attacks. “SafeLine WAF was created to protect web applications for small and medium-sized enterprises from cyber threats by monitoring a.....»»
Apple considers using Amazon chips to train future Apple Intelligence models
Apple is using chips sourced from Amazon Web Services to handle searches, and it may also use them to pre-train Apple Intelligence AI models.Apple Intelligence features may get trained with Amazon AI chipsIt is common knowledge that large companies l.....»»
This HP Chromebook is just $199 at Best Buy in last minute Cyber Week sales
The HP 15.6-inch Chromebook is good for students on a budget or for children. It's on sale now at Best Buy making it a fantastic bargain......»»
Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don"t, but some view it with disdain anyway
The rise of populism has received extensive academic and media attention. Research into the uses of "populism" in news media indicates that it predominantly has a disparaging connotation and is rampantly misused......»»
Hiring people with disabilities positively influences hotel guest perceptions, finds study
Employing people with disabilities (PWD) in hotels not only enhances social responsibility but also significantly boosts customer intentions to recommend and revisit hotels, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This pivotal study c.....»»
Perplexity AI: how to use the ‘answer engine’ that’s taking on Google
Never click a web search link again. Here's everything you need to know to get started using Perplexity AI......»»
Open-source platform supports large imaging data analysis of single cell responses to manipulation
Modern day drug discovery is shifting from single end point assays to more complex phenotypic assays that query single cell and population responses to chemicals and genetic manipulation......»»
Leading the charge: How regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems
By restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth, regenerative business practices create long-term value. But these shifts demand more than strategic tweaks; they require visionary leadership capable of steerin.....»»
Democracy fatigue: An intelligent system that combines direct and representative politics can help counter it
Democracy is in crisis. Many people are losing confidence in political parties and parliaments and their ability to solve pressing social problems in the long term......»»
97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online: Report
Australians now use social media more often than any other type of media, including TV, radio and websites. While the increased use of social media platforms present new opportunities to access and engage with information, it also introduces serious.....»»
Indonesia says it expects $1 billion from Apple to lift iPhone 16 ban
A minister in Indonesia says the local government expects Apple to shortly offer $1 billion in investment, in order to end the country's ban on iPhone 16 sales.Members of the Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaApple used to qualify for Indonesia's.....»»
Cyber Week Alienware gaming laptop deals 2024: What’s still available
There are some big discounts on Alienware gaming laptops still sticking around from Cyber Monday sales......»»
Ex-employee sues Apple for ‘surveillance’ after being forced to edit LinkedIn profile
Media outlet Semafor has publicized a lawsuit by a former ad tech employee at Apple who is suing the company for “physical, video electronic surveillance.” The story falls under the headline “Employee lawsuit accuses Apple of spying on its work.....»»
Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest
People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»
New theory of flexible multimodal synchrony advances understanding of human interaction
Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University have unveiled a new theory of interpersonal synchrony that redefines how we understand social coordination and its role in human interaction. Titled "A Theory of Flexible Multimodal Synchrony,.....»»
The "wood wide web": Research questions tree-to-tree nutrient sharing via fungi
The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via these networks, has.....»»
New understanding of a cancer-relevant protein reveals opportunities for drug discovery
A new approach to targeting a protein involved in cell division, which can misfunction in cancer, has revealed new insights into how it functions......»»
Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories
The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»