Book: The Rise of the Rest
Steve Case’s new book, The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream, is out. I read it on Sunday, and it is outstanding. If you are interested in understanding how high-tech entrepreneurship h.....»»
Saturday Citations: Sweaty, remarkable humans; ocean level rise projections; closeup of a star in another galaxy
Since we last spoke, researchers at the University of Birmingham have defined the precise shape of a single photon (spoiler: roundish). Economists worry that Trump's grandiose deportation plans could lead to a recession. And astronomers report that t.....»»
‘Give our film a chance:’ Kraven the Hunter director addresses Sony’s Spider-Man Universe failures
Kraven the Hunter's director pleads with fans to give his upcoming comic book movie starring the popular Spider-Man villain a chance......»»
Ancient fish-trapping network supported the rise of Maya civilization
The Maya were landscape engineers on a grand scale, even when it came to fishing. On the eve of the rise of the Maya civilization, people living in what’s now Belize turned a wh.....»»
Discovery of van Hove singularities could lead to novel materials with desirable quantum properties
Strong interactions between subatomic particles like electrons occur when they are at a specific energy level known as the van Hove singularity. These interactions give rise to unusual properties in quantum materials, such as superconductivity at hig.....»»
Staggering temperature rise predicted for the Middle East and North Africa
The Middle East and North Africa, which already include some of the hottest and driest spots on Earth, are undergoing accelerated climate change and will reach warming thresholds two to three decades earlier than the rest of the world, a new study re.....»»
The rise of the micro-influencer on social media
As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»
I"ve studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader
In a book I wrote with a colleague on organizational failures (The Apology Impulse) the inability of many of them to confront their failures, except to say a meaningless "we're sorry," is legend......»»
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena
When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what we are looking at. That is certainly a common response for MIT's Alan Lightman, a trained physicist and prolific author of book.....»»
Automated 3D computer vision model offers a new tool to measure and understand dairy cow behavior and welfare
Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place—such as a freestall—to lie down and rest is essential for their health, well-being, and production performance. One key factor in whether stalls are comf.....»»
Novo Nordisk sells hit weight-loss drug in China—at fraction of US price
As US struggles to afford GLP-1 drugs, the rest of the world sees much lower prices. Patients in China will be able to purchase the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy for 1,400 y.....»»
Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change
Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems. But even they will need our help to survive climate change.....»»
Book Review: An Expansive New Translation of a Haruki Murakami Classic
In End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, the title is flipped, but cyberpunk pleasures remain.....»»
Book Bans Harm Kids
Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»
Onapsis Secure RISE Accelerator streamlines security elements of modern SAP deployments
Onapsis announced the Onapsis Secure RISE Accelerator, helping organizations execute their RISE with SAP transformation with confidence. The new offering reduces security and compliance obstacles with a structured, bundled solution that simplifies an.....»»
Thieves using package tracking data to steal iPhone packages off porches
Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive.iPhone 15 modelsThe holiday season is a time for giving — but it's also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an alarming rise in package thefts, wit.....»»
Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate......»»
Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Verte.....»»
Thieves are using stolen tracking data to steal iPhone packages
Thieves are exploiting stolen tracking data to intercept iPhone deliveries the moment they arrive.iPhone 15 modelsThe holiday season is a time for giving — but it's also prime time for thieves. Reports reveal an alarming rise in package thefts, wit.....»»
How to change the font size on a Kindle
Just pick up a new Amazon Kindle, but are wondering how you change your book's text size and other settings? It's easier than you think......»»
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in November 2024, stream this one
A comic-book biopic like no other is our choice for the one (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch in November 2024,.....»»