Archivist explores Troy"s invisible workers
While poring over nearly century-old photos documenting the University of Cincinnati's historic excavation at Troy, archivist Jeff Kramer was struck by just how many people worked behind the scenes for years to contribute to its success......»»
More governments are promising a "right to disconnect"—but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The idea of a "right to disconnect" from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same......»»
Book Review: A Return to the Creepy Tensions of ‘Area X’
In Absolution, Jeff VanderMeer explores the mysteries in his Southern Reach Trilogy.....»»
GM, Unifor reach tentative deal at CAMI BrightDrop EV van plant in Ontario
The deal, if ratified by rank-and-file members, will cover about 1,300 hourly workers at GM Canada’s CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario......»»
Amazon kills remote working, tells workers to be in office 5 days a week
Hot-desking is out, assigned floor plans are in. Enlarge / Amazon fulfillment center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Getty Images | 4kodiak) Amazon has told staff they must return to the office five days a week from the s.....»»
Get back to the office, Amazon tells its workers
Amazon has told its employees to come to the office five days a week as it seeks to end the hybrid working style brought in as a result of the pandemic......»»
Flowers use adjustable "paint by numbers" petal designs to attract pollinators, researchers discover
Flowers like hibiscus use an invisible blueprint established very early in petal formation that dictates the size of their bullseyes—a crucial pre-pattern that can significantly impact their ability to attract pollinating bees......»»
Boeing risks losing billions as 33,000 workers vote to strike
Workers refused to waste leverage as Boeing deals with $45 billion debt. Enlarge / Union members cheer during a news conference following a vote count on the union contract at the IAM District 751 Main Union Hall in Seattle, Wash.....»»
Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobles winners
A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year's Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific achievement......»»
Study: Managers can boost everyone"s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging
Workplace communications platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are sometimes accused of reducing productivity by distracting workers with constant messages and the need to respond to them......»»
Why are so many of England"s care workers migrants?
Care homes in England are warning they may have to close, as the sector's longstanding staffing crisis faces further trouble due to changes in immigration policy......»»
Xbox lays off 650 people, says that won’t lead to canceled games
Microsoft is conducting its second round of Xbox layoffs this year, with 650 workers impacted......»»
Minimum wage increases are important, but workers deserve more
This fall, several provinces across Canada are scheduled to increase their minimum wages. These provincial adjustments follow the federal government's decision to raise the federal minimum wage to $17.30 back in April......»»
New book explores the limits of technology in addressing food system problems
Tech companies are increasingly expanding into food and agriculture, bringing with them a very specific brand of solutions culture. The Silicon Valley ethos is built upon the belief that one big idea can change the world. And the promise of technolog.....»»
How the oceans" most abundant bacteria impact global nutrient flows
If you were to collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you'd find that SAR11 bacteria, though invisible to the naked eye, would make up a fifth of the total biomass. These bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales, have ev.....»»
Mathematical modeling explores the statistical mysteries of successfully scheduling a meeting
In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research from Case Western Reserve University reveals just how challenging finding a suitable meeting time becomes as the number of participants grows......»»
Researcher examines model to foster just and equitable youth engagement in residential facilities
Recent research by Andrew Nalani, a faculty member at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, examines the viewpoints of youth care workers in juvenile residential facilities and their desires for fostering more just and equita.....»»
To avoid strike, Boeing promises 25% pay hike—and to build next jet in Seattle
Boeing offers largest wage increase ever to avoid work stoppage it cannot afford. Enlarge / Boeing Factory workers assemble Boeing 787 airliners at the Boeing factory in Everett, WA. (credit: Vince Streano | The Image Bank Unrel.....»»
AI helps distinguish dark matter from cosmic noise
Dark matter is the invisible force holding the universe together—or so we think. It makes up about 85% of all matter and around 27% of the universe's contents, but since we can't see it directly, we have to study its gravitational effects on galaxi.....»»
A window into the body: New technique makes skin invisible
Researchers have developed a new way to see organs within a body by rendering overlying tissues transparent to visible light. The counterintuitive process—a topical application of food-safe dye—was reversible in tests with animal subjects, and ma.....»»
Ultium Cells battery plant in Tenn. joins UAW
A majority of the 1,000 workers at the plant in Spring Hill, Tenn., operated by a joint venture between GM and LG, signed cards in favor of joining the union......»»