Phys.org - Politics
Banning kids from social media in Australia? There’s a better way
The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea?This post was originally published on this site
Month: September 2024
Phys.org - Automotive
GM offering adapters to help electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers
General Motors is now offering adapters to help its electric vehicle owners access Tesla chargers.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Politics
Study finds political views, not race, shape reactions to mass shooting data
A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that when it comes to visualizations of mass shooting data, political ideology plays a more significant role in shaping emotional responses than racial identity.This post […]
TechXplore - Internet
Study finds that thousands of browser extensions compromise user data
Browser extensions, the software add-ons that help users customize and enhance their web browsers, are wildly popular. Some of the most-used extensions find shopping deals, fix grammar and typos, manage passwords, or translate web pages. […]
Phys.org - Business
Do performance rankings effectively motivate salespeople to improve their performance?
Researchers from Vanderbilt University, San Diego State University, University of Denver, and University of Georgia have published a new study that examines how the presentation of performance rankings influences critical outcomes, including salesperson quota attainment […]
Phys.org - Engineering
New device simplifies manipulation of 2D materials for twistronics
A discovery six years ago took the condensed-matter physics world by storm: Ultra-thin carbon stacked in two slightly askew layers became a superconductor, and changing the twist angle between layers could toggle their electrical properties. […]
Phys.org - Automotive
Research shows that auto plants grew their workforces after transitioning to electric vehicle production
U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry.This post was originally […]
Phys.org - Politics
Happiness swings votes, and America’s current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters
Happiness may be reshaping America’s political landscape.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Politics
Denver’s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster.This post was originally […]
Phys.org - Engineering
Analysis provides insights into underground construction
Infrastructure often suffers severe damage due to both natural geotechnical hazards, such as floods or earthquakes, and man-made ones such as underground construction work and excavations.This post was originally published on this site