With a pinch of salt: How reliable are existing studies on microplastics in table salt?
Just as environmentally conscious scientists predicted, our excessive use of plastics is coming back to bite us. Microplastics (MPs), plastic particles smaller than a few millimeters, can now be found everywhere, but more so in seawater. As expected,.....»»
Grocery stores are more reliable than sushi restaurants in labeling salmon properly, Seattle study finds
In a study of salmon samples from Seattle, Washington, grocery stores and sushi restaurants, DNA analysis revealed that 18% were mislabeled. Tracie Delgado and colleagues at Seattle Pacific University, WA, U.S., present these findings in the open-acc.....»»
Study assesses "gendered space" in financial institutions in Pakistan
In Islamic cultures, purdah, which literally means "curtain," is a practice that involves the seclusion of women from public observation and the enforcement of high standards of female modesty. Research published in the Journal of Management Studies.....»»
A human topological insulator: Researchers use choreographed dance to explain quantum materials
Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science concept to high school students requires a new way.....»»
AMD buying Intel? It’s on the table
According to a new report, the U.S. government is encouraging Intel to consider a merger, potentially with rival AMD......»»
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns.....»»
"I"m a Doctor Who Studies Hormones, and This Is My #1 Tip for Getting Rid of Chicken Chin"
"I"m a Doctor Who Studies Hormones, and This Is My #1 Tip for Getting Rid of Chicken Chin".....»»
The wait for a cheaper Vision Pro is going to be a long one
Apple was expected to put a cheaper version of the Vision Pro on the shelves in 2025. According to a reliable analyst, that might not happen before 2027......»»
"Doomsday" Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering
New studies about the Thwaites Glacier, also called the "Doomsday Glacier," have sparked a conversation about geoengineering as a climate change solution......»»
3 Reliable Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 5.1%
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3 Reliable Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 7.4%
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AIs show distinct bias against Black and female résumés in new study
Language models seem to treat "masculine and White concepts... as the 'default' value." Anyone familiar with HR practices probably knows of the decades of studies showing that ré.....»»
Apple makes $1.1 billion commitment to expand satellite messaging
Apple is committing over a billion dollars more to its existing satellite provider GlobalStar in order to have it expand its ground bases and add more satellites for iPhone messaging.Image Credit: AppleTwo years after it first launched Emergency SOS.....»»
Paper-aluminum combo can replace plastic for strong, sustainable packaging
Takeout containers get your favorite noodles from the restaurant to your dining table (or couch) without incident, but they are nearly impossible to recycle if they are made from foil-lined plastics. Research published in ACS Omega suggests that repl.....»»
A 2TB cloud storage lifetime subscription is only $89
FileJump's 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription is a permanent option for reliable file storage, and it's on sale for $89 (reg. $467). TL;DR: Give your files a forever home with a 2TB FileJump Lifetime Cloud Storage Subscription, now on sale.....»»
Google Calendar Might Replace Google Tasks
Google Tasks has undergone quite the evolution from its initial launch many years ago. It’s a pretty great app these days, but in typical Google fashion, the company might be eyeing a way to replace it with an already existing service. Spotted.....»»
Why Election Polling Has Become Less Reliable
Election polls are increasingly vulnerable to huge mistakes.....»»
Discovery challenges existing theories of magnetism in kagome metals
A discovery by Rice University physicists and collaborators is unlocking a new understanding of magnetism and electronic interactions in cutting-edge materials, potentially revolutionizing technology fields such as quantum computing and high-temperat.....»»
M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: Big performance gains in three years
The new M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro offers incredible performance, and is a good upgrade from the M1 Pro. Here's what a difference of three years brings to the table.M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]Three years is a.....»»
Microplastics increasing in freshwater, directly related to plastic production
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers. The finding.....»»
More Men Are Getting Vasectomies Since Roe Was Overturned
Recent studies show that the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the national right to abortion led to a sharp increase in people—particularly younger, single individuals—seeking a vasectomy or a tubal sterilization procedure.....»»