Walt Disney has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period. The settlement requires Disney to retain a labor economist for three years to analyze pay equity among full-time, non-union California employees. The lawsuit was…
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Apple has released its list of finalists for the iPhone App of the Year award, and once again, AI-powered apps have been largely overlooked. Despite the growing popularity of AI assistants like ChatGPT, Apple’s curated list favors more traditional iOS apps that empower human creativity. This trend suggests that Apple may be downplaying the impact…
A team of researchers from Seoul National University, Stanford University, and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology has made a groundbreaking discovery in camera technology. They have developed a metasurface-based folded lens system that enables unprecedented manipulation of light, paving the way for the creation of slimline cameras for use in smartphones and augmented/virtual…
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that play a crucial role in regulating gene expression. Several companies are advancing candidates relying on miRNAs in 2024, with potential applications in disease diagnosis and treatment. Companies such as aceRNA Technologies, ARTHEx Biotech, and Transcode Therapeutics are developing innovative miRNA-based therapeutics for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular…
United States Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will step down on January 20, marking the end of his ambitious tenure that saw him clash with Wall Street and the crypto industry. Gensler’s departure comes as the agency faces intense pushback from Wall Street and congressional Republicans over his sweeping agenda to boost transparency,…
Solana and Shiba Inu have been experiencing massive gains, but savvy investors are turning their attention to undervalued cryptocurrencies like Lunex Network. The native utility token, $LNEX, is making waves with its viral presale, and experts predict it could outperform both Solana and Shiba Inu in 2025. Lunex Network’s innovative decentralized exchange and rev-share model…
Scientists in the STAR Collaboration have made a groundbreaking discovery by developing a new method to investigate the shapes of atomic nuclei through high-energy collisions. This innovative approach offers unprecedented insight into nuclear structure and promises to deepen our understanding of strong nuclear forces and their role in the composition of neutron stars and the…
The cryptocurrency market is expected to experience significant growth in November 2024, with several digital assets showing great potential for investment. Rexas Finance, Ethereum, Solana, Pepe Coin, Toncoin, Ripple, Polkadot, and Avalanche are among the top 8 cryptocurrencies that have stood out this month, offering a mix of stability, innovation, and large returns. Forecast for…
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox Business host, as his pick for Transportation Secretary. Trump believes Duffy will usher in a “golden age of travel” by prioritizing excellence, competence, and beauty in rebuilding America’s highways, tunnels, bridges, and airports. Duffy’s nomination comes as the US transportation sector faces…
San Francisco’s mayor-elect, Daniel Lurie, has appointed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to help lead his transition team. Altman will provide guidance on how the city can innovate and develop relationships with key partners. This move is seen as an effort to attract young professionals and convince current tech entrepreneurs to stay in the city. In…
