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.....»»
Novel genetic manipulation technique can help scientists make the most of radiation-resistant bacterium
Deinococcus radiodurans can survive a range of harsh environments and is resistant to very high levels of ionizing and UV radiation, dehydration, cold, vacuum, and even acid. Therefore, the bacterium has unmatched potential to act as a bacterial chas.....»»
A dual symbiosis supports cuticle formation in wood-feeding beetles
Beetles usually rely on the help of bacterial partners to survive. These symbioses can have different functions. Bacterial symbionts may help digest plant material, make the beetles more resistant to plant defenses, or provide supplemental nutrients.....»»
Being noisy in a crowd: How gene interactions shape the evolution of cell-to-cell variation
Biological cells, whether free-living or part of a multicellular organism, have to perform hundreds of functions to survive, such as perceiving their environment, uptaking and metabolizing nutrients, regenerating decayed parts, reproducing themselves.....»»
Leopards Are Living among People. And That Could Save the Species
For leopards to survive, we must learn to live with them.....»»
AI is going to turn everyone into a designer
As AI becomes a fixture in the modern workplace, we need to start thinking about design literacy for non-designers. I was recently chatting about emerging technology with a creative director at one of my favorite New York agencies, and his approach.....»»
What do our ancestral family ties say about our political beliefs?
The first institution we experience in life is family. As long as humans have existed, they have gathered in groups in order to survive—to pass down knowledge, lend protection, and form bonds. Not only does the institution of family help us survive.....»»
Sexual restraint during dating years linked to strong marriages
For many young adults, single life in American culture has become synonymous with sexual experimentation in both committed romantic dating relationships and casual sexual hook-ups. However, most single adults in the United States today still desire t.....»»
Taiwan PCB makers remain focused on high-end offerings
Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers are still committed to enhancing their high-end offerings for network device, server, and data center applications despite lower-than-expected demand in the first half of 2023......»»
Coastal species persist on high seas on floating plastic debris
The high seas have been colonized by a surprising number of coastal marine invertebrate species, which can now survive and reproduce in the open ocean, contributing strongly to the floating community composition. This finding was published today in N.....»»
This Dell laptop will survive pretty much anything, and it’s $3,230 off
The Dell Latitude 7330 can handle almost anything you throw at it making it ideal for avid travelers. It's on sale now at Woot......»»
Metallophiles and their bioremediation applications
Certain species of microbes have evolved to survive in harsh environments, even those that were previously thought to be too extreme to support life. These include environments, such as mines and industrial sewage, that are rich in heavy metals. On t.....»»
Huawei still embracing 1+8+N strategy with temporary focus adjustments, says distributor
Huawei remains committed to developing an all-connected ecosystem despite the US sanctions that have blocked its access to the 5G handset market, according to the Chinese tech firm's distributor in Taiwan, Xunweitech......»»
LinkedIn now allows you to verify your workplace
To combat the surge of fake LinkedIn accounts in recent years, Microsoft has introduced Entra Verified ID, a new feature that allows users to verify their workplace on the business-focused social media platform. Verified ID automates verification of.....»»
Study predicts poor survival rates if Ebola infects endangered mountain gorillas
If infected with the Ebola virus, less than 20% of endangered mountain gorillas living in Africa's Virunga Massif region would be expected to survive more than 100 days past the first confirmed case. That is according to a study that used computer mo.....»»
Xerox improves productivity and security for hybrid workers
Xerox has unveiled new and upgraded solutions to improve productivity and security for hybrid workers. These include technologies designed for any organization to advance user experience, make the office a highly productive workplace choice, and enha.....»»
How to survive storm phases carrying an Epic weapon in Fortnite
Unsure of how to survive storm phases while carrying an Epic weapon in Fortnite? Here's how to complete the quest with ease!.....»»
This Windows update might have just fixed Mac printing for good
Whether you use a Windows or Mac at work, Universal Print is set to solve a major workplace problem......»»
Offering employees rewards that pay it forward can help motivate them to achieve more
As workplace practices continue to shift, organizations are finding inventive ways to keep their employees motivated and committed to reaching their goals. According to a new study, researchers at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier Univer.....»»
Researchers discuss how to make universities safer environments for everyone
A major goal of most universities is to create a recruitment and hiring process that is welcoming and appealing to a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. However, a workplace that is hostile to certain groups can undermine any efforts to su.....»»
Wee weasels may have big impact on native wildlife
Imagine a murderous sausage with legs. Give it a heartbeat up to 300 beats per minute and a need to consume a third of its weight daily just to survive. What have you got? A weasel......»»