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.....»»
Rolling Square AirCard & AirCard E with Find My -- Hands on
After failing to materialize in 2022, Rolling Square is committed to launching two Find My-enabled cards in 2023 — and we got to check them out early.AirCard & AirCard ERolling Square offers a wide variety of Apple-centric accessories. The Chipolo.....»»
Will the metaverse be your new workplace?
Some predict that in the future we'll work in virtual worlds, but others are not convinced......»»
Perseverant bacteria challenge antibacterial treatment
Bacterial perseverance is a new phenomenon that helps explain how bacteria adapt to survive antibiotic treatments. A group of researchers at Uppsala University have studied how individual bacteria react when exposed to different antibiotics. The resu.....»»
Christoph Waltz terrorizes employees in The Consultant teaser trailer
Watch the first teaser trailer for The Consultant, the new workplace thriller series from Prime Video starring two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz......»»
Tesla China boss Tom Zhu promoted to oversee U.S. plants, sales
Tom Zhu becomes Tesla's highest-profile executive after CEO Elon Musk, with oversight of deliveries in major markets and operations of key production hubs, according to an internal posting of reporting lines......»»
As NASA"s Mars InSight mission comes to an end, JPL engineers say farewell to its twin
Pranay Mishra reached down to the floor of his workplace and scooped a handful of what might be the closest thing on Earth to the feel of Martian soil......»»
Best Apple headphones & earbuds for working out
Whether you're a runner, CrossFitter, weightlifter, gymnast, or pro dog-walker, you're going to sweat at some point. Here are the best headsets that will survive your workouts.Lebron wearing Studio 3 Beats - Source - HeadphonestyThere's no point in w.....»»
Ultra-strong "threads" made of proteins help tiny organisms live in boiling acid
Scientists have discovered a new chain-like structure that helps single-celled organisms survive in the sulfur-rich hot acid springs of Yellowstone National Park in the U.S......»»
Biodiversity study shows loss of insect diversity in nature reserves due to surrounding farmland
Germany is committed to protecting biodiversity. In order to stop the decline of biodiversity and reverse the trend, great efforts are required in nature reserves: Studies show that the insect biomass in nature reserves has declined by 75 percent sin.....»»
How wildlife in ponds has evolved to survive frozen water—and how you can help more animals stay alive
When filled with ice-skaters or a clumsy Bambi on a Christmas card, a frozen pond is a merry sight. But spare a thought for the living things trapped below. The aerial wizardry of dragonflies and summer sculling of pond skaters are long gone. As the.....»»
Well, actually: Mansplaining is a problem in the workplace
Since the term "mansplaining" has entered the cultural zeitgeist as a social media phenomenon and hashtag, its popularity and usage has only skyrocketed. In just six months between November 2016 and April 2017, for example, it was mentioned at least.....»»
Looking to work in a bank? Better hide those tattoos and piercings
For all the talk of the pandemic having relaxed our workplace dress code, the truth is that you would be best not turn up in loungewear in certain sectors, even in 2022. Research we conducted in the French banking industry confirmed the workplace sti.....»»
Could life survive on frigid exo-Earths? Maybe under ice sheets
Our understanding of habitability relies entirely on the availability of liquid water. All life on Earth needs it, and there's every indication that life elsewhere needs it, too......»»
Testing the stress levels of rescued koalas allows us to tweak their care so more survive in the wild
Koalas have adapted to Australia's rugged terrains. But bushfires, land clearing and other extreme threats can mean they suffer prolonged stress—and this has a significant effect on their wellbeing......»»
Study examines what microorganisms on Mars would need to survive
No life has yet been found on Mars, but it is exciting to explore the circumstances under which it might be possible. A team led by the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) with the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (.....»»
The motivational magic of workplace pairings
Much to the chagrin of most managers, the complexity of human psychology does not cease when employees enter the office or log onto Zoom. In fact, complexity seems to be baked into our personality structure. In a widely cited paper, social psychologi.....»»
Polestar 0 Project to build "climate neutral" EV by 2030
At the EV Summit held on Dec 12 in Oxford, UK, Jonathan Goodman, head of Polestar UK, said electrification of car was "just the start" and the carmaker has committed to becoming "climate neutral" as a company by 2040......»»
Google’s cost-cutters come for Waze, will lose status as independent company
Google says it "remains deeply committed" to the Waze app. Enlarge / The Waze user icons. We feel for ya, little blue Waze icon above the “W. (credit: Waze) Is Waze in trouble at Google? The Wall Street Journal broke t.....»»
Research has long shown institutional misogyny and racism within the UK"s fire services
Following the tragic death of trainee firefighter Jaden Matthew Francois-Esprit, who took his own life in August 2020, an independent review was set up to investigate the workplace culture at the London Fire Brigade. Chaired by the solicitor and form.....»»
How karst caves can be used as a terrestrial simulation platform to test and design human bases in lunar lava tubes
If human beings want to survive on the other planets for a long time, they must first find or set up a safe, stable, and long-term shelter. Lunar lava tubes are geological structures on the moon discovered in recent years. They take the form of hollo.....»»