All posts tagged: require

Ask Ethan: Why does our Universe require CP-violation?

Ask Ethan: Why does our Universe require CP-violation?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Here in our Universe, one great mystery is how, if matter and antimatter can only be created or destroyed in equal-and-opposite amounts, our Universe came to be dominated by normal (regular) matter, with barely a trace of antimatter present. Sure, dark energy (68%) and dark matter (27%) might make up the majority of the Universe, but the rest of it is made up of particles from the Standard Model: quarks, gluons, leptons, and photons. Of that 5%, nearly all of it (4.9%) is regular matter, made of protons, neutrons, and electrons, while the amount of antimatter — like antiprotons, antineutrons, or positrons — is negligible. And yet, in every particle physics reaction we’ve ever measured, matter and antimatter can only ever be created or destroyed in equal amounts: making one proton requires also making one antiproton; destroying one electron requires destroying one positron as well. So what explains the imbalance that we observe everywhere in the Universe: in the Solar System, galaxy, Local Group, and across the entirety of space? That’s what Matt Kucera wants …

DHS to require green card applicants to return to home countries to apply

DHS to require green card applicants to return to home countries to apply

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing DHS to require green card applicants to return to home countries to apply 03:24 UP NEXT Suicides in ICE detention centers rise in past year as NBC News obtains 911 calls 04:12 ICE may be at World Cup matches in U.S. 02:01 ‘They wanted to kill me’: Teen mistakenly detained by ICE 02:13 Teen with terminal cancer makes plea for release of detained parents 01:52 Inside the heated clashes over the Trump administration’s deportation plans 02:36 ‘It’s heart wrenching’: Ms. Rachel shares stories of kids in detention centers 09:19 Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns 00:24 ICE agent charged with assault for allegedly pointing gun at people driving in Minneapolis 01:59 Minnesota investigates the ICE arrest of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping 05:02 Family of man shot by ICE in California speaks out 03:15 ICE officers involved in California shooting 01:48 Trump addresses birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots during executive order signing 06:37 ‘Unbelievable job’: Trump …

Mississippi Law School Is Among First in Nation to Require AI Education

Mississippi Law School Is Among First in Nation to Require AI Education

Published by Sam Flores

Mississippi College School of Law is one of the first schools in the nation to tackle the growing influence of artificial intelligence in jurisprudence by making AI education mandatory for all students. For John Anderson, dean of the school, the goal is to train law students “to use the technology effectively, efficiently, and ethically and avoid a lot of the headlines that you’ve seen already where lawyers take shortcuts by using these technologies.” MC is the first law school in the Southeast to require all students to complete an AI course. While the school has other AI classes, a general course is now mandatory for all first-year students. Last month, first-year students completed the college’s first mandatory class on AI, a two day intensive course that culminated with a hands-on project. Artificial intelligence refers to any technology or machine that simulates human intelligence, such as performing problem solving, decision making and reasoning. Researchers have been working on AI since the 1940s but it only began to reshape the world in the past few years. Companies …

India Won’t Require Apple to Preinstall Government ID App on iPhones

India Won’t Require Apple to Preinstall Government ID App on iPhones

Published by skeptic

India will not require smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices with a state-owned biometric identification app, reports Reuters. The Unique Identification Authority of India asked the IT ministry to start talks with Apple and other tech companies about the possibility of mandatory preinstallation of the Aadhaar identity app, but the IT ministry told Reuters today that it reviewed the proposal and is “not in favor” of mandating the app’s preinstallation. Aadhaar is a 12-digit identity number that residents of India can apply for, and it has been issued to more than 1.34 billion residents. The number is linked to an individual’s image, fingerprints, and iris scans, and it serves as proof of residence. It is used for government benefits, banking, taxes, mobile connections, and more. The Identification Authority said that the IT ministry consulted with “stakeholders from the electronics industry” before deciding not to proceed with the proposal to preload Aadhaar. India’s government has asked smartphone makers to preinstall state-owned apps on devices six times over the last two years, according to …

Scientists just built a computer that doesn’t require electricity

Scientists just built a computer that doesn’t require electricity

Published by Jenni Sidey

A steel bar pivots. A spring stretches. Then, with a small shove, the whole setup flips into a new state and stays there until the next push. That simple motion sits at the heart of a mechanical computer built by researchers from St. Olaf College and Syracuse University, who designed a system that can perform basic computations without electricity, batteries, or a computer chip. Published in Nature Communications, the work turns an abstract idea from physics into a working platform made from rigid bars, steel rods, and ordinary springs. “We typically think of memory as something in a computer hard drive, or within our brains,” said Joey Paulsen, an associate professor of physics at St. Olaf College. “However, many everyday materials retain some kind of memory of their past, for example, rubber can ‘remember’ how far it has been squeezed or stretched in the past.” The team wanted to push that idea further. Could a material not only remember motion, but also use that history to process information? Led by Professor Paulsen (center), the St. …

The physical exercises that boost memory and don’t require much effort

The physical exercises that boost memory and don’t require much effort

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Many of us turn to Sudoku, Wordle or brain-training apps to sharpen our minds. But research is increasingly showing one of the best ways to boost memory, focus and brain health is exercise. Our new research reviewed data from more than 250,000 participants across 2,700 studies. We found exercise helps boost brain function – whether it’s walking, cycling, yoga, dancing, or even playing active video games such as Pokémon GO. Moving your body improves how we think, make decisions, remember things and stay focused – no matter your age. What the science says Our review adds to a growing body of research that shows regular physical activity improves three key areas of brain function: cognition, which is your overall ability to think clearly, learn and make decisions memory, especially short-term memory and the ability to remember personal experiences executive function, which …

6,500 teachers aim will require a broader talent pipeline

6,500 teachers aim will require a broader talent pipeline

Published by skeptic

Schools are missing out on a vast pool of untapped talent by thinking rigidly about where teachers come from, says Leyla Palmer The long-awaited schools white paper presents the sector with lots of opportunities. Education secretary Bridget Phillipson references this as a “once in a generation chance for change”. However, when it comes to the government’s bold pledge of 6,500 additional teachers, simply turning up the dial on traditional recruitment campaigns will not fill our classrooms. If we are to genuinely deliver on the “attract” pillar of the government’s plan, the sector must completely dismantle the traditional barriers to entry. We cannot rely solely on the conventional university pipeline. We must fundamentally rethink where our future teachers might come from and meet them where they are. Magic of teaching The solution to the recruitment crisis sits at the very desks in our classrooms. We need a “full circle” philosophy. We should not be waiting until young people are in their final year of university to pitch teaching as a career. The mission must start earlier. …

New Vizio TVs Will Require Walmart Accounts, Report Says

New Vizio TVs Will Require Walmart Accounts, Report Says

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Customers who buy a new Vizio TV may need to sign in with a Walmart account to use streaming features. A Walmart representative confirmed to Ars Technica that its online logins will be “mandatory on select new Vizio OS TVs” for users who set up and install streaming apps. It’s unclear which new models and versions of its OS are affected, and whether this requirement could also apply to existing TVs.  A Vizio representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Vizio released its latest Quantum 4K TV in January, one of the company’s first new models since Walmart acquired the manufacturer in December 2024. Some industry insiders saw the deal as a way for Walmart to push advertising to Vizio’s large install base. PCMag’s TV expert Will Greenwald confirmed to CNET that he needed “to enable sharing viewing information to turn on the streaming features” on the Quantum 4K TV, but wasn’t asked for a Walmart login. Greenwald said he was still able to stream after turning the setting off. (PCMag is owned by …

Yes, Your Fitness Machines Require Maintenance. Here’s Our Expert Guide

Yes, Your Fitness Machines Require Maintenance. Here’s Our Expert Guide

Published by skeptic

If you’re one of the many people who enjoy working out at home, chances are you’ve invested in a large piece of fitness equipment, such as a treadmill. These types of machines don’t come cheap so it’s in your best interest to take care of them so they last a long time.  Depending on the machine you own, there are different ways to maintain your equipment and it can be helpful to know what to look out for when doing so. Whether you own an exercise bike, a treadmill or a rowing machine, there are ways to keep them functioning like new at no extra cost. We spoke to a gym owner and personal trainer who know a thing or two about maintaining gym equipment to take the guesswork out for you. If you own any of these machines, make sure you’re doing this to maintain them throughout the year.  Treadmills: Don’t neglect the belt Make sure to keep your treadmill belt clean and well-maintained. Especially if you use the same sneakers for outdoor activities. …

Ontario Library May Require Library Cards to Enter the Building and More Library News

Ontario Library May Require Library Cards to Enter the Building and More Library News

Published by José Betancourt

For this library news roundup, I picked three headlines that probably aren’t going to get national attention, but still generated some strong thoughts and opinions. Let’s dive in. Another Possible Rule Change for Maine Libraries The Maine Library Commission is reviewing another potential rule change for public libraries in the state, which would include a minimum number of ILL transactions each year to qualify for van service, annual reports submitted to the Maine State Library, minimum staffing requirements, strategic plan requirements, and more. You may remember their first potential rule change from last year which would have required all public libraries to have paid directors that was eventually rescinded. I recognize that Maine has a lot of very small, rural libraries but I was surprised that some of these requirements weren’t already in place, like submitting annual reports to the state library. Ontario Library May Require Library Cards to Enter the Building The Central Branch of the Hamilton Public Library in Ontario may soon require all visitors to present their library card in order to …