Your political rivals aren"t as bad as you think—here"s how misunderstandings amplify hostility
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew raised eyebrows when she suggested on Presidents Day that the United States pursue a "national divorce.".....»»
Study finds political commitment in long-term climate policy key for effective EU emissions trading system
High policy credibility is crucial for carbon prices in the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) to be high enough to efficiently incentivize emission reductions in the long term, a new study finds......»»
The numbers are in. Is AMD abandoning gamers for AI?
The latest report on GPU shipments tells us that things aren't going well -- especially for AMD......»»
Chandra X-ray Observatory"s clear, sharp photos help astrophysicist study energetic black holes
When a star is born or dies, or when any other very energetic phenomenon occurs in the universe, it emits X-rays, which are high-energy light particles that aren't visible to the naked eye. These X-rays are the same kind that doctors use to take pict.....»»
First alternative to Apple Wallet is ready to launch in EU
The UK firm Curve claims it will be the first complete Apple Wallet alternative once Apple fully complies with the EU's requirement to allow rivals use of its iPhone NFC technology.Apple could have to make additional changes to its NFC APIsAlongside.....»»
Fatal attraction: When endangered species try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose
Sticks and stones aren't enough to thwart biological attraction, but sometimes those are the only tools available to pastoralists trying to prevent wildlife from eloping with their livestock......»»
This new robot vacuum competes with rivals nearly twice its price
Available for less than $600, the Yeedi C12 Pro Plus is a surprisngly robust robot vacuum capable of handling both carpets and hard floors......»»
MSI Claw review: the latest updates aren’t enough
The MSI Claw shows some promise with its quality build and speakers, but there are far too many problems for it to earn a recommendation......»»
Research suggests leaders" social media posts are taken just as seriously as formal statements
Over 180 world leaders maintain social media accounts, and some of them issue policy warnings to rivals and the public on these platforms rather than relying on traditional government statements. How seriously do people take such social media posting.....»»
Sketchy rumor claims iPhone 16 Pro batteries to see modest size increase
A video supposedly showing the L-shaped battery for iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reveals bigger capacities, but the numbers aren't surprising.iPhone 16 Pro could get a bigger batteryApple has consistently fallen well under the curve of expecte.....»»
Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno
In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren’t native species......»»
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 shows the limits of photorealistic graphics
Hellblade 2 might be the most visually realistic game ever made, but its mixed reception shows that fans aren't always won over by incredible graphics......»»
The best games for laptops
Laptops are not quite as powerful as a full PC or console, but they can run some excellent games. These are the best ones that aren't held back by the hardware......»»
People aren"t racing to upgrade to the new iPad Pro M4 — here"s why
People aren"t racing to upgrade to the new iPad Pro M4 — here"s why.....»»
Political elites take advantage of anti-partisan protests to disrupt politics
Protest movements that reject political parties have an unintended consequence, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame: They empower savvy politicians who channel them to shake up the status quo......»»
Some updates coming to macOS 15 aren’t just about AI
Apple Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is coming up soon, and everyone’s expecting a huge announcement around AI. But don’t worry, according to a , there are some practical tweaks coming to macOS 15 that are in the wo.....»»
Persistent gender imbalances in UK political candidate selections: A call for systemic reform
In a comprehensive analysis by Dr. Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the U.K.'s C.....»»
The Daylight DC1 is one of the coolest tablets I’ve seen in years
If you've felt that tablets have been stale and boring for the last few years, you aren't alone. The new Daylight DC1 wants to put an end to that......»»
Book details how federal government used bribery to end relationships with Native American tribes
Federal policy toward Native American tribal nations in the first half of the 20th century sought to end the government's legal and political relationship with tribes. A new book by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign history professor David Beck.....»»
Personal crises reduce voter turnout, but may prompt other political action
Experiencing multiple life disruptions such as unemployment, eviction or a loss of health insurance makes people less likely to vote—but may motivate them to engage politically in other ways, a Cornell political scientist and co-authors report in n.....»»
Lawmakers say Section 230 repeal will protect children—opponents predict chaos
Repeal bill is bipartisan but has opponents from across the political spectrum. Enlarge / US Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), right, speaks as House Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) looks on during a hea.....»»