Imagine if our pension system worked differently. Instead of today's pay-as-you-go (PAYG) method, what if pensions were funded by human capital investments? The PAYG system has a major flaw—it ignores who contributes to raising the next generation and even whether they do at all. This study suggests
Proper cryptography is key to safeguarding data in today's digital world. That's why many tools have been created to spot and fix cryptographic mistakes, known as crypto-API misuses. Developers are increasingly using these tools to catch errors. But how effective are they in real-world scenarios? Th
Scientists have come up with a clever way to deal with water pollution. They've created tiny graphene cages that can trap and break down nasty chemicals, like N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), found in water. First, they mix graphene with a special polymer to create a kind of super material called PGO.
You might be surprised to hear that certain pesticides could raise your risk of getting prostate cancer. A team from Stanford University looked into this over many years, as prostate cancer takes a long time to develop. They found that 22 specific pesticides were linked to a higher chance of getting
Ever wondered what makes a great Windows wallpaper? Microsoft recently hosted a global contest for photographers to capture the next iconic image for its Surface devices. The stakes were high, given the fame of Bliss, the default wallpaper for Windows XP, which is reportedly the most viewed photo ev
Early voting is nearly over, with over 78 million votes already cast in 47 states and D. C. This gives us a preview of who's voting early, but it's not a crystal ball for the election results. We can't see who people voted for, and it doesn't include everyone who'll vote on Tuesday. Let's dive into
You might think Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) would be the obvious choice for a transpacific flight from Taiwan. But China Airlines had other plans. In 2018, they started flying directly from Taipei to Ontario, California, a smaller airport just over 35 miles east of LAX. Why? Well, LAX is
Millions of Americans are on the move, and their choices reveal a lot about how we segregate by politics. Take Joshua Fisher and Ryan Troyer, two men with a lot in common: both white, married, and living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until recently. They both moved away, but to very different places.
As the election approaches, the Democratic Party is struggling to connect with men, especially black and Hispanic ones. Recent efforts to appeal to this demographic have been clumsy and off-target. For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, " f
Have you ever imagined what it's like to take a picture in space? NASA astronaut Don Pettit, 69, did just that on his fourth mission to the International Space Station (ISS). He captured a spooky image of the SpaceX Dragon Freedom capsule after its Crew-9 mission. The black-and-white photo shows the
