Workplace tensions: How and when bystanders can make a difference
In today's climate of global political tensions and polarization, workplaces are filled with conflicting viewpoints. When employees hold political identities and perspectives that do not align with their co-workers, they perceive greater incivility f.....»»
Analysis reveals that harsh workplace climate is pushing women out of academia
Women faculty are more likely to leave academia than men faculty throughout all career stages in U.S. universities, University of Colorado Boulder researchers revealed in the most comprehensive analysis of retention in academia to date......»»
Q&A: The rise of younger, less experienced bosses in the workplace
If you're older than your boss, you're not alone......»»
All badges in Super Mario Bros. Wonder and where to get them
Badges can make a huge difference in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, so it's important that you always choose the one that's going to benefit you the most......»»
What do a Black scientist, nonprofit executive and filmmaker have in common? They all face racism in workplace culture
American workplaces talk a lot about diversity these days. In fact, you'd have a hard time finding a company that says it doesn't value the principle. But despite this—and despite the multibillion-dollar diversity industry—Black workers continue.....»»
In China-U.S. lidar fight, national security threats are more speculation than smoking gun
A patent dispute and claims of a pattern of intellectual property theft by Chinese companies illustrate how trade tensions have creeped into this corner of automotive technology......»»
Stellantis faces Oct. 29 strike deadline with Unifor in Canada
The union said it is “looking forward” to locking in a deal that matches the pattern set by collective agreements with the other two members of the Detroit 3 while making “additional gains” on workplace issues specific to Stellantis. .....»»
iPhone sales in China shrink as US political tensions grow
Demand for Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup is weaker in China than for last year's models, according to analysts......»»
Pixel 8 Pro versus Pixel 8 camera comparison: all about that zoom
Google has two new flagship-tier smartphones for 2023 – the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The obvious difference between the two devices comes down to size and price, but there are also a few differences in their cameras as well. Both the Pixel 8 an.....»»
Size matters: How body size shapes dogs" aging patterns
Smaller dogs may live twice as long life as their larger counterparts. But does this size difference also impact how dogs age in terms of behavior and cognitive abilities? Based on the data of 15,000 dogs, researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd Unive.....»»
Why Women Earn Less Than Men: Economic Historian Wins Nobel for Work on Gender Pay Gap
Claudia Goldin mined 200 years of data to show that greater economic growth did not lead to wage parity or more women in the workplace.....»»
Airbnb study sheds light on whether incentivizing customer reviews makes a difference
New research focused on whether incentivizing would-be online reviewers to post reviews can make a difference for the seller has shed new light on the role those reviews play in sales and revenue outcomes......»»
How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers"
In our increasingly polarized society, more people may find themselves in a workplace where they are one of the few conservatives or few liberals around......»»
How employers can tackle misconceptions about disabled people in the workplace
Disability is a common part of the human experience: the United Nations estimates that 16% of the world's population is disabled, and a 2019 study from the United States found that over half of American adults aged 18 to 34 have at least one chronic.....»»
Summer camp conversations lead boys to have more positive views of girls" STEM ability
Negative stereotypes of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) persist, but York University researchers have designed a brief intervention that makes a big difference toward improving boys' gendered beliefs......»»
Can JWST tell the difference between an exoEarth and an exoVenus?
As of October 2023, astronomers have discovered 5,506 exoplanets orbiting other stars. That number is growing daily, and astronomers are hoping, among other things, to find Earth-like worlds. But will we know one when we see it? How might we be able.....»»
Women take fewer risks because they think about losing more than men do, research suggests
One difference between men and women has been well documented by economists, psychologists and biologists—that women are tend to be more cautious and take fewer risks. Evidence has also been gathered about how this difference affects women's lives,.....»»
Hot weather hits productivity—even in air-conditioned factories
Hot weather reduces workers' productivity—even if their workplace is air conditioned, new research shows......»»
iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ vs. iRobot Roomba Combo j5+: Which is best?
The Roomba Combo j9+ and Roomba Combo j5+ are new members to iRobot's robot vacuum lineup. But what's the difference between the two? Here's what to know......»»
How to use the new spirit level in the iOS 17 Camera app
As you use iOS 17, you find over and over that there are small updates that make a big difference — and one of them is that the Camera app now comes with a spirit level.It's so unobtrusive that you can miss it but that broken white line in the cent.....»»
How to slow climate change: Three wide-scale efforts could make the difference
With the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference just nine weeks away, countries will soon take stock of their progress in the worldwide effort to slow and adapt to global warming. Better known as COP28, the conference offers the chance for cou.....»»