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Newswise: WashU Expert: Your smart speaker data is used in ways you might not expect
Released: 27-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
WashU Expert: Your smart speaker data is used in ways you might not expect
Washington University in St. Louis

“Hey, Alexa, play the latest Taylor Swift album.” Smart speakers offer amazing convenience — from playing your favorite tunes to re-ordering toilet paper — with only a simple voice command. But that convenience can come with a steep cost in privacy that many consumers aren’t even aware they’re paying.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
UCI Expert On: Metacognition
University of California, Irvine

How do our brains take in complex information from the world around us to help us make decisions? And what happens when there’s a mismatch between how well your brain thinks it’s performing this function and how well it’s actually doing? In this episode of the UCI School of Social Sciences Experts On, cognitive scientist Megan Peters takes a deep dive into metacognition - our ability to monitor our own cognitive processing.

Newswise: Scientists Help Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
Released: 19-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists Help Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change, Rutgers scientists have come to their assistance. One of the results of recent efforts is a guide that researchers have developed for marine businesses, A Resilience Checklist for New Jersey’s Commercial Fishing Industry.

Released: 18-Oct-2023 12:00 PM EDT
Cancer Experts Available to Discuss Continued Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Care
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Cancer researchers attending the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston will share recent national data on cancer trends related to the pandemic.

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine hand surgeon Alexander Soneru, MD, is available today to discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Justin Fields' injury to his throwing hand.



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