Church without God: How secular congregations fill a need for some nonreligious Americans
Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals—these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States. But what would it look like if atheists were gathering to.....»»
Europe"s consumers lose interest in family haulers, just like Americans did
Renault was the pioneer of European minivans. But its sixth-generation Espace has just transitioned from minivan to SUV as the old segment disappears......»»
Americans are increasingly moving to red, Republican-leaning states—where life is cheaper, but people also die younger
The United States is an increasingly polarized country when it comes to politics—but one thing that almost all people want is to live a long, healthy life......»»
More and more Americans are skipping medical care due to money woes
The percent who said they skipped care due to costs has risen 5 points since 2020. Enlarge (credit: health.mil) The percentage of American adults who say they skipped medical care due to costs rose significantly last yea.....»»
Lost since 1362: Researchers discover the church of a sunken medieval trading place
The medieval trading center of Rungholt, which is today located in the UNESCO Wadden Sea World Heritage Site and currently the focus of interdisciplinary research, drowned in a storm surge in 1362......»»
Can beer convince Americans to drink recycled wastewater?
Earlier this year, a new beer appeared on the menu at Fox City Brewing Company in Forsyth, Georgia. Opened three years ago in a former ice house an hour south of Atlanta, Fox City serves pale ales, stouts and other microbrews. The new addition, calle.....»»
Why open-air markets are booming
Sue-Jean Kang launched Fine Day Fair to fill the void consumers are feeling in an era of anonymous online digital transactions. There are plenty of benefits to shopping in the digital world, where the friction to consume is so low. But conversation.....»»
6 ways broadcast pickleball is changing the sport for regular dinkers
More drama, better outfits, faster play, and bigger tantrums are just some of the ways America’s newest sports phenomenon is already starting to look different. Americans’ enthusiasm for playing pickleball isn’t yet translating.....»»
Study: People think undermining democracy is ok if others do it first
Merely thinking the other guys wreck democracy raises support for wrecking democracy. Enlarge (credit: Douglas Rissing) Many Americans have been shocked by the frequency with which people who claim to love our democracy.....»»
Adobe Photoshop’s new “Generative Fill” AI tool lets you manipulate photos with text
Firefly-powered AI generations match image perspective, lighting, and style. Enlarge / An example of a 1983 file photo of the Apple Lisa computer that has been significantly enhanced by the new "Generative Fill" AI tool in the Ad.....»»
Adobe Firefly Brings Generative AI Fill To PhotoShop
Adobe has announced a new AI-based tool to help make your image editing easier than ever, but it remains to be seen if it will replace human artists. Adobe has annou.....»»
Photoshop’s new AI-powered tricks will fix your biggest mistakes
Adobe has given Photoshop its biggest AI update for years in the form of a new feature called Generative Fill......»»
Mastercard collaborates with HealthLock to protect medical data
Mastercard and HealthLock have partnered to offer millions of Americans help in protecting themselves against medical bill fraud, claim errors and overcharges. Consumers who link their insurance accounts to the HealthLock platform gain the ability to.....»»
Adobe launches Generative Fill to boost generative AI image generation
Generative AI tools can be supportive, helping a wide range of people reach their goals in various creative efforts. Adobe certainly hopes that is the case, as it introduces a brand new tool to bolster its artificial intelligence efforts.An image gen.....»»
Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years
Biden nominates US official Anna Gomez after Senate refused to confirm Gigi Sohn. Enlarge / US President Joe Biden on March 13, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (credit: Getty Images | Saul Loeb) President.....»»
With China"s smart manufacturing talent unable to replenish in time, Taiwanese AI companies aim to take the lead
Taiwan's AI startups are actively trying to break into the Chinese market, where there is still a huge demand gap. They stated that right now, China's smart manufacturing talents are unable to fill in the gaps in time. Taiwan happens to be in the exa.....»»
Poll: 61% of Americans say AI threatens humanity’s future
New Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals religious and political divides over AI as well. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "real space invaders" threatening the earth. (credit: Midjourney) A majority of Americans believe that th.....»»
Are college students with religious tattoos more religious? Yes and no
For most of U.S. history, tattoos have been associated with sailors and bikers, but not church-going people. As tattoos have become more popular, with nearly one-third of U.S. adults sporting at least one tattoo, religious-themed tattoos have also in.....»»
Hand Engraving With Clickspring
I personally find videos of precise hand skills to be mesmerizing. I find myself lost in the process as tiny details emerge and I can only imagine the skill it takes to get to the final product. Clickspring’s videos fill that craving of mine v.....»»
How anti-Asian racism manifested at work in the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged any notion that Asian Americans are a privileged, white-adjacent group skirting above racism. To more fully understand how COVID-19 affected the racial dynamics experienced by Asian professionals in the workplace, McG.....»»
Former head of Roscosmos now thinks NASA did not land on the Moon
The Soviets were actually orbiting the Moon when Apollo 11 landed. Enlarge / Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin really knows how to fill out a hard hat. (credit: Yegor Aleyev / TASS via Getty Images) Dmitry Rogozin was fired.....»»