Ambitious career aspirations: A balancing act between success and disappointment
Higher aspirations lead to higher achievements. At least, that is true in the context of educational and occupational aspirations, as shown by a new study co-authored by economist Dr. Reto Odermatt of the University of Basel. Unrealistically high asp.....»»
DDoS attacks see a huge rise as criminals get braver and more ambitious
Hackers are getting access to better tools, previously only reserved for state-sponsored actors, researchers say......»»
Meet the woman whose research helped the FBI catch notorious serial killers
Hulu documentary Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer traces career of Dr. Ann Burgess. Enlarge / Dr. Ann Burgess helps the FBI catch serial killers in Hulu's Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer. (credit: YouTube/Hulu) Fans.....»»
Q&A: How can different types of brains bolster startup success?
Associate Professor Carina Lomberg is on a quest to understand the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of entrepreneurs and what shapes their journey. She has found that including neurodiverse individuals in teams that start a company enhanc.....»»
Q&A: "We lost instruments chewed or crunched by bears and sea otters"—how a researcher listens for elusive belugas
Dr. Manuel Castellote studies the behavior and conservation of whales and dolphins. After beginning his academic career in Spain, he now works in the United States, applying acoustic techniques to learn more about cetaceans—especially beluga whales.....»»
Land protection initiatives reduced Amazon deforestation by up to 83%, new analysis finds
A new analysis shows that land protection initiatives in the Brazilian Legal Amazon (BLA) reduced deforestation by up to 83% between 2000 and 2010. Such impressive results highlight the vital role of land protection policies in achieving ambitious go.....»»
Q&A: What past environmental success can teach us about solving the climate crisis
Susan Solomon, MIT professor of Earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences (EAPS) and of chemistry, played a critical role in understanding how a class of chemicals known as chlorofluorocarbons were creating a hole in the ozone layer......»»
The Vision Pro still has a chance at success
A new report predicts that Vision Pro units sold could double in 2025......»»
New Apple TV+ show from A24 surpasses 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Apple’s TV+ continues its streak of strong summer releases. Following a mixed bag of shows earlier in 2024, the streaming service has found success with recent releases like the sci-fi series Dark Matter and legal thriller Presumed Innocent. And.....»»
’Derita has been good to me.’ Celebrating a barber’s 59-year career as he closes shop
’Derita has been good to me.’ Celebrating a barber’s 59-year career as he closes shop.....»»
Study: Algorithms used by universities to predict student success may be racially biased
Predictive algorithms commonly used by colleges and universities to determine whether students will be successful may be racially biased against Black and Hispanic students, according to new research published today in AERA Open......»»
Study explores long-term impacts of ponderosa pine restoration treatment
In 1996, a group of researchers from NAU's Ecological Research Institute (ERI) embarked on an ambitious mission to study restoration across 5,224 acres of dense ponderosa pine forests on the Arizona Strip, a dry region of northern Arizona located bet.....»»
Looking for an "outside the box" hire? You might rule-bending narcissist
Employers and recruiting firms aiming for high-performing self-starters frequently sprinkle job postings with terms like "ambitious," "thinks outside the box," "communicates persuasively" and "thinks strategically.".....»»
How an "always-on" work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers
The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous "996" culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm six days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success......»»
With its latest moon mission success, China"s space program has the US in its sights
June 25 2024 marked a new "first" in the history of spaceflight. China's robotic Chang'e 6 spacecraft delivered samples of rock back to Earth from a huge feature on the moon called the south pole–Aitken basin. After touching down on the moon's "far.....»»
Professional misconduct can end a career—who should second chance?
We all make mistakes at work. And many factors can contribute to professional lapses, including fatigue, illness and lack of training or professional support. Usually we pick up the pieces and move on......»»
Apple helps 50 students chase their musical dreams by recording and promoting a single
Apple has helped 50 students pursue their dreams of a career in the music industry, supporting them in recording and promoting a single. The initiative is part of Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI), working through two Historica.....»»
Hugh Jackman recalls chance meeting with Kevin Feige after disastrous Wolverine audition
Hugh Jackman explained how his disastrous Wolverine audition led him to meet Kevin Feige, which changed his career......»»
Shark hatching success drops from 82% to 11% in climate change scenario
New experimental research shows that the combined effects of ocean warming and acidification could lead to a catastrophic decrease in embryonic shark survival by the year 2100. This research is also the first to demonstrate that monthly temperature v.....»»
In a Violent Nature review: an old-fashioned gorefest, updated
In a Violent Nature is an admirably ambitious update of the slasher movie genre......»»
Former Kelley Blue Book publisher dies at 96
Bob Kelley oversaw efforts to digitize Kelley Blue Book and its product offerings during his long career with the company......»»