3D printed Macintosh Plus created with ‘Steve Jobs-like attention to detail’
A guy who describes himself as a huge Apple enthusiast and a “designer and tinkerer” has created a painstakingly accurate 3D printed Macintosh Plus. In what has been described as “Steve Jobs-like attention to detail,” it even boots from (a.....»»
GM names new leader for China after Q1 loss
Steve Hill, vice president of global commercial operations, will succeed Julian Blissett, who is retiring after four years heading GM China......»»
Canada"s Steve Marshall Group enters U.S. via Hawaii, buys Ford dealerships
The second-quarter acquisition marks the British Columbia group's first dealerships in the U.S......»»
Computer models suggest modern plate tectonics are due to blobs left behind by cosmic collision
A small team of geologists and seismologists at the California Institute of Technology has found evidence via computer modeling that suggest giant blobs of material near the Earth's core, believed to have been created by a cosmic collision 4.5 billio.....»»
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CISO Pinsent Masons | United Kingdom | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will be responsible for the overall security posture of the organisation, ensuring the organisation’s information and technology assets are protected fr.....»»
The Rise of Manual Jobs in the AI Revolution
We’re seeing AI in almost every aspect of our lives. From AI-powered smart homes and hospitals to education and agriculture, machines seem poised to take over. However, there’s a surprising shift underway. There’s been a resurgence o.....»»
Business-focused anti-poverty initiatives can have unintended consequences
A new study of entrepreneurial small businesses created to address poverty in rural Africa found that the introduction of the entrepreneurial model led to unexpected social shifts that made the small business operators a source of friction and social.....»»
Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch
Despite all attention being on the new iPad Air and iPad Pro at the "Let Loose" event, Tim Cook wore a pair of Nike sneakers that were designed and made for him specifically for the launch.Tim Cook's custom-made sneakers (Source: Apple via Hypebeast).....»»
Fisker files for reorganization in Austria after production idled; Magna cutting 500 jobs
Fisker said the move gives it 'breathing room to protect its business while it conducts a value-maximizing strategic transaction or other sale of assets.'.....»»
What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
It's become common to read that microplastics—little bits of plastic, smaller than a pencil eraser—are turning up everywhere and in everything, including the ocean, farmland, food and human bodies. Now a new term is gaining attention: nanoplastic.....»»
Magna Steyr to cut 500 jobs in Austria after Fisker idles production
The job cuts come as production of key models is halted or comes to an end, including the Fisker Ocean, BMW 5 Series, and the Jaguar E-Pace and I-Pace......»»
Fish residues can compensate for raw materials shortages and improve our health in the bargain
More than a million tons of fish residues can rescue the food and cosmetic industries from raw materials shortages—and create new jobs. The key factors here are oils rich in omega-3, collagen and gelatin......»»
Do good lessons promote students" attention and behavior?
Students are better able to regulate themselves in lessons that they consider to be particularly well implemented. This is the conclusion drawn from a study by the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, published in the j.....»»
Variety in building block softness makes for softer amorphous materials
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new model for disordered materials to study how amorphous materials resist stress. They treated groups of atoms and molecules as squishy spheres with varying softness......»»
How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the iMac 26 years ago
On May 6, 1998, Steve Jobs announced the iMac, and we wouldn't now have the iPhone, the Apple Store, or even Apple itself, if it hadn't been such a success.Steve Jobs, famously sitting with an original iMacIf there's ever any doubt that the iMac is a.....»»
Magna adds 363 jobs at 3 operations in Michigan
Magna, the world’s fourth-largest auto supplier, will open an engineering center for lighting in Novi and an R&D center in Troy, while adding manufacturing capacity in Lyon Township, according to a statement last week......»»
How effective are domestic violence advertising campaigns for preventing violence against women?
Domestic violence is a significant personal, community and social issue attracting much attention......»»
Research explores energy and land-use practices on US golf courses
In 2018, golf was estimated to contribute significantly to the US economy, generating $84 billion, supporting 2 million jobs, and providing $59 billion in compensation. Given its prominence, golf holds a valuable position within US culture. However,.....»»
Rivian will add more than 500 jobs in Normal to make new EV crossover
It’s another way the EV maker continues to be the economic-development gift that keeps on giving for Illinois......»»
The people who are most active on social media are also the most active offline, shows study
Parents often worry about the use of social media among children and young people. Caring about this is a good thing, and there are several reasons why you should pay attention, but there is one thing that parents needn't worry about: young people sp.....»»
Deeper understanding of malaria parasite sexual development unlocks opportunities to block disease spread
For the first time, the developmental stages of the deadliest human malaria parasite have been mapped in high resolution, allowing researchers to understand this ever-adapting adversary in more detail than previously possible......»»