Cracking chimpanzee culture
Chimpanzees don't automatically know what to do when they come across nuts and stones. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now used field experiments to show that chimpanzees thus do not simply invent nut cracking with tools, but need to lea.....»»
Casetify Snap case for MacBook and iPad review: Playful, yet protective
Casetify is known for its wide range of art and pop culture-themed iPhone cases, and its new line of Snap MacBook and Ultra Impact iPad cases carry the company's designs onto a larger surface.Review: Casetify protective cases for MacBook and iPad Rea.....»»
Building trust for the success of diversity, equity and inclusion
Sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) transformation requires a committed community who are empowered to openly reflect on their institution's culture, policies and practices. However, the open information-sharing and critical reflection.....»»
Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-sharing crackdown
Earlier this year, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in Spain. Anyone sharing their Netflix account must pay a €5.99 ($6.57) fee per month … The post Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-shar.....»»
Cancel culture: YouTube videos on "getting cancelled" are now their own genre and have links to the past
The explosion of user-created content on platforms like YouTube, Twitch and TikTok has unsettled traditional notions of authorship......»»
How to repair a damaged reputation
A reputation can be damaged by a single mistake, or after months or even years of bad behavior. Organizations may turn a blind eye to such behavior by employees or business leaders, and sometimes it is tacitly enabled by a toxic culture that prioriti.....»»
If it pays to be a jerk, why isn"t everyone that way? A chimpanzee study offers insight
Throw a tantrum. Threaten, shove aside or steal from your colleagues. Science confirms, yet again, that brutish behavior can be an effective path to power. And not just in humans, but in chimpanzees, too......»»
Secrets of the Elephants series reveals a unique, dynamic animal culture
Ars chats with wildlife conservationist Paula Kahumbu about her experience making the series. Enlarge / An African Savannah elephant roams through Kimana Sanctuary in Kenya in the new documentary series Secrets of the Elephants......»»
Why the Bud Light boycott represents a new phase in anti-brand protests
The boycott has quickly morphed into a promotional event for ‘anti-woke’ brands. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read Full Story.....»»
Exclusive: TikTok is turning into gaming’s discovery engine
It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover new titles and creators. It's no secret that TikTok is driving culture, but the platform is quietly revolutionizing how gamers discover.....»»
Jony Ive"s lifetime of design work honored with Edison Achievement Award
LoveFrom and ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive has been given the Edison Awards' most prestigious honor, in a ceremony in Florida.Jony IveIve left Apple in 2019, reportedly following frustration at culture changes within the company. He did, however,.....»»
Cracking the case of mitochondrial repair and replacement in metabolic stress
Scientists often act as detectives, piecing together clues that alone may seem meaningless but together crack the case. Professor Reuben Shaw has spent nearly two decades piecing together such clues to understand the cellular response to metabolic st.....»»
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.....»»
Renfield and 5 more of the best vampire comedy TV shows and movies
Vampires are among the most prominent creatures in pop culture, and a few great comedy films and TV shows have helped them create a fresh subgenre......»»
After decades of lurking, an elusive bacterium finally strikes in California
California man is first to have a confirmed B. miyamotoi infection in western US. Enlarge / This highly magnified scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image depicts a number of spirochete bacteria, atop a culture of cotton-tail ra.....»»
Meet PassGAN, the supposedly “terrifying” AI password cracker that’s mostly hype
AI cracking is on par with conventional methods, but you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) By now, you’ve probably heard about a new AI-based password cracker that can.....»»
Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assume
Marking April as Arab American Heritage Month—a time to learn about the history, culture and contributions of our nearly 4 million strong community—is gaining traction across the country......»»
Over three quarters of tech workers aren"t happy with their job
New report finds flexible working and company culture mean the difference between workers staying or quitting......»»
Terrifying study shows how fast AI can crack your passwords; here’s how to protect yourself
Along with the positive aspects of the new generative AI services come new risks. One that’s surfaced is an advanced approach to cracking passwords called PassGAN. Using the latest AI, it was able to compromise 51% of passwords in under one minute.....»»
Google cracks down on predatory loan apps
Action comes after borrowers report blackmail attempts by lenders. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google is cracking down on predatory loan apps by cutting off their access to “sensitive” data including debtors’ co.....»»
Opinion: Racist and sexist depictions of human evolution still permeate science, education and popular culture today
Systemic racism and sexism have permeated civilization since the rise of agriculture, when people started living in one place for a long time. Early Western scientists, such as Aristotle in ancient Greece, were indoctrinated with the ethnocentric and.....»»