Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It's a leveler in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that now. The error was your doing: you underperfor.....»»
Brave new workplace: The future of hybrid working
Are the CEOs of the world right in predicting that workers will be back in the office full-time by 2026? Not according to UNSW Sydney researcher Iva Durakovic......»»
Study shows how leaders can break down "benevolent marginalization"
There has been significant growth in the implementation of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the workplace—but that doesn't mean businesses are getting it right. In their efforts to break down barriers, firms often end up margin.....»»
Study suggests men benefit more from being attractive in the workplace than women
A pair of sociologists, one with the University of Oslo, the other with the Polish Academy of Sciences has found that men benefit more in the workplace from being attractive than women do. In their study, reported in the journal Social Science Quarte.....»»
Why the Apple Watch’s newest feature is doomed to fail
The Double Tap gesture control for the Apple Watch is great, but unfortunately, history shows similar tech doesn't always survive......»»
Q&A: New report examines myths hampering advancement of women in workplace, actual barriers and possible solutions
Pervasive myths that paint an overall picture of women having a lesser commitment to their jobs are hampering their career advancement, according to a new report on women in the workplace by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, a nonprofit founded and.....»»
Caught in living cells: How bacteria regulate their genes to defend themselves
For the first time, it was shown in living cells how the bacterium E. coli regulates genes that help it survive in a new environment. Biochemist Fatema Zahra Rashid managed to do this using a technique she fine-tuned. Her research into changes in 3-d.....»»
Microautophagy is essential for preventing aging, finds lysosomes study
To age or not to age? How does aging affect organisms on a cellular level? What mechanisms help cells survive self-inflicted or external harm? It is known that lysosomes—critically important cellular structures—are crucial for digesting damaged c.....»»
Almost one in ten Australian men have committed a sexual offense against children, study finds
This report contains material that references child abuse. Readers may find the content confronting or disturbing......»»
New study shows in real-time what helps mammals survive a natural disaster
When Cyclone Idai swept through Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park in May 2019, one of nature's deadliest forces encountered one of the most technologically sophisticated wildlife parks on the planet. Princeton researchers and colleagues from aroun.....»»
Best Perk-a-Colas in Modern Warfare 3 zombies, ranked
Drink up! You won't survive the zombie onslaught for long without the best perks in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Here's our ranking of the best ones to buy......»»
Google"s RCS messaging is coming to iPhone in 2024
Following years of pressure from Google for Apple to adopt the presently flawed RCS system within iMessage, Apple has committed to doing so during 2024.Messaging on iPhone will include RCS support in 2024Android does not have a true equivalent altern.....»»
New plant hardiness map, used by gardeners nationwide, is unveiled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, the national standard by which gardeners can determine which plants are most likely to survive the coldest winter temperatures at a certain location......»»
Product showcase: Nudge Security’s SaaS security and governance platform
In today’s highly distributed workplace, every employee has the ability to act as their own CIO, adopting new cloud and SaaS technologies whenever and wherever they need. While this has been a critical boon to productivity and innovation in the dig.....»»
Increased threat of conflict enhances mongoose pup survival: Study challenges long-held belief on reproductive success
Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time......»»
New study finds stressed employees become too depleted to properly recover
In an ideal workplace, organizations should strive to protect employees from abusive supervisors, but for employees who experience this type of intense workplace stress, new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management offers insight.....»»
Fungi"s secrets for surviving a hypersaline environment
Many organisms have evolved to survive in some of the Earth's harshest conditions, tolerating freezing temperatures, crushing pressures and other extremes. In studying these organisms, scientists deepen our understanding of how life has adapted on ou.....»»
Workplace "slavery" still embedded in supply chain, researcher says
A dozen years ago, the Foxconn City industrial park in China became infamous for a rash of worker suicides. Foxconn (a manufacturer of iPhones, among other notable products) initially responded by installing safety netting around the facility so that.....»»
Climate tipping points could be triggered by "committed warming"
As the planet warms, climate tipping points, such as the melting of ice sheets or loss of the Amazon rainforest, become increasingly likely......»»
Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: tips and tricks for MWZ
The undead have risen again in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Zombies mode has mutated into a brand new form requiring a new set of tips and tricks to survive......»»
In search of active substances against stress-related diseases
Depression, obesity or chronic pain—all of these disorders can be triggered or promoted by stress. In two publications, researchers at TU Darmstadt show new ways of treating stress-related diseases......»»