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.....»»
Volunteering for cranial surgery in medieval Italy
Sometime in the period from the 6th to the 8th century, a woman willingly underwent surgery to scrape a hole into the top of her skull. The procedure must have gone well, at least well enough for her to survive and to try it several more times......»»
Psychology researchers find communication is key in reducing prejudice in workforce
A team including two Illinois Institute of Technology associate professors of psychology and an Illinois Tech graduate has published a paper showing that autonomy-supportive communication is crucial in reducing prejudice in the workplace......»»
Researchers decode how bacterium causing 30% of out-of-hospital pneumonia obtains lipids to survive
A research team including the involvement of the UAB has identified the P116 protein, by which the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae obtains cholesterol and other lipids needed to survive. The study, led by the IBMB-CSIC and the Buchmann Institute in G.....»»
Working a four-day week boosts employee well-being while preserving productivity, major six-month trial finds
Sixty-one organizations in the U.K. committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff, with no fall in wages, for a six-month period starting in June 2022. The vast majority of companies also retained full-time productivity targets......»»
Neighborly cooperation can ensure your genes survive, new research finds
Cooperating with your neighbors, especially if they are distant relatives, can be an effective evolutionary strategy, new research has found......»»
Meta is working on making its offices a little more peaceful
The hybrid workplace is a noisier workplace, at least for Meta. In a bid to make its offices a little more peaceful, the firm has called in the experts......»»
Flaco the escaped zoo owl can remain in the wilds of NYC
For two weeks, an owl that escaped from New York's Central Park Zoo has flown from treetop to treetop, eluding capture and amassing legions of fans worried about its ability to survive alone in the big city......»»
Goldman Sachs is losing billions on Apple Card, but it ‘remains committed’
In January, a report indicated that Goldman Sachs had lost over $1 billion through its partnership with Apple for the Apple Card. Despite this, however, the company says that it remains committed to its partnership with Apple and expects it to be lu.....»»
It"s just another marketing scheme. "De-influencers" tell you what to buy by telling you what not to buy
Tucked in between videos of friends, family or silly dances and pranks are promoted advertisements, often not labeled, to get users to buy the latest products. A simple scroll through TikTok can garner thousands of videos of everyday people reviewing.....»»
DirectDefense promotes Christopher Walcutt to CSO
DirectDefense has unveiled that Christopher Walcutt has been promoted to Chief Security Officer (CSO), effective immediately. Walcutt will ensure consistent and high-quality information security management throughout the organization. Additionally, h.....»»
"Ted Lasso" returns to Apple TV+ on March 15
Apple has shared its season 3 teaser for its wildly popular sports comedy series "Ted Lasso" ahead of the season premiere in March.Image Credit: AppleThe 12-episode third season follows the newly-promoted AFC Richmond, facing ridicule as media predic.....»»
For leaders, playing favorites can be a smart strategy
As anyone who's worked in an office, a factory, or any other workplace can attest, sometimes bosses play favorites. Whether it's assigning the most comfortable cubicles or the best parking spots, or deciding whose opinions take precedence during plan.....»»
Coral reefs in the Eastern Pacific could survive into the 2060s, new study finds
Scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science found that some reefs in the tropical Pacific Ocean could maintain high coral cover into the second half of this century by shuffling the symbiotic alga.....»»
As native birds seek cooler climes at higher elevations, will they have enough food to survive?
In Aotearoa New Zealand, native forest bird species are under threat from introduced mammal predators such as possums, rats and stoats. Currently, these predators are common particularly at low elevation, but rare at higher elevations. As a result, t.....»»
SEC reaches $30 million settlement with Kraken
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a $30 million settlement with the cryptocurrency platform Kraken that will force it to unwind a program offering investment returns to US users who committed their digital assets to the company......»»
Rudeness between colleagues can lead to workplace bullying
Employees who have previously been the subject of rude behavior run a greater risk of being bullied at work. These are the findings of a year-long series of surveys carried out by a researcher at Malmö University. The findings are published in the j.....»»
How do SMEs survive while analog IC giants grow through acquisition?
The analog IC industry is more resilient than other semiconductor sub-sectors, with better value output not only during the two economic downturns in the past 10 years, but also inventory adjustment in Q3 2022, according to DIGITIMES Research analyst.....»»
Experiments to complete scientific understanding of how reduced gravity affects boiling and condensation
With temperatures on the moon ranging from minus 410 to a scorching 250 degrees Fahrenheit, it's an understatement to say that humans will need habitats with heat and air conditioning to survive there long term......»»
France pledges not to conduct anti-satellite missile tests but leaves other options open
Driven by concerns over space debris, in late November the French Ministry for the Armed Forces formally committed not to conduct anti-satellite missile tests. And yet, France's space strategy of 2019 resolved to "toughen" the country's space capabil.....»»
Activision Blizzard settles SEC charges for $35 million
Activision Blizzard will pay $35 million to settle US government allegations that the video game giant violated a whistleblower protection rule and lacked processes to collect workplace misconduct complaints, according to the Securities and Exchange.....»»