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.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in urban development and real estate in 2023
The theme of the year was creative perseverance. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact ac.....»»
Giant Spoon is the creative agency stirring up media, marketing, and pop culture
Thanks to work for Netflix, American Express, and Savage X Fenty, Giant Spoon is turning marketing upside down. Giant Spoon is No. 23 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2023. Explore the full list of.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in fashion and apparel for 2023
Getting dressed has never been such a serious topic. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impac.....»»
The 10 most innovative companies in music in 2023
Music Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are reshaping industries and culture. We’ve selected the firms making the biggest impact across 54 categories, including advertising,.....»»
AI Games and AI Film Festival will highlight how generative AI is taking root
Get ready for the AI revolution. A group of companies is staging The Culture AI Games and Film Festival on May 9 in San Francisco. Get ready for the AI revolution. A group of companies is staging The Culture AI Games and Film Festival on May 9 in.....»»
The world"s first horse riders found near the Black Sea
Researchers have discovered evidence of horse riding by studying the remains of human skeletons found in burial mounds called kurgans, which were between 4,500 and 5,000 years old. The earthen burial mounds belonged to the Yamnaya culture. The Yamnay.....»»
Millet and sorghum cultivation may provide an answer to rising levels of aridity linked to climate change
A study by researchers from the UPF Culture, Archaeology and Socio-Ecological Dynamics Research Group (CaSEs), recently published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides a global assessment of traditional small-scale farming practices for three of the worl.....»»
Why we need rescue robots to seem brave and vulnerable
From WALL-E to R2D2 and the Iron Giant, pop culture is full of courageous, selfless robots that assist humans and tug on our heartstrings. But can real-life robots that respond to disasters and head into dangerous situations prompt us to be better pe.....»»
Culture of parents" country of origin influences second-generation immigrant entrepreneurship, study finds
A new study shows that second-generation immigrants' likelihood to become entrepreneurs is linked to their parents' cultural background. The results suggest that entrepreneurship policies and programs could benefit from taking cultural context into a.....»»
Google has gotten so cheap, employees now have to share desks
Google's cost-cutters take aim at the company's office space and workspace culture. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Google's offices were once famous to outsiders as a whimsical, magical place full of giant.....»»
Good news! Netflix is about to get cheaper for some of you
While Netflix might be cracking down on password sharing, the good news is that for some of you, Netflix might actually end up costing less. The post Good news! Netflix is about to get cheaper for some of you first appeared on Phandroid. Ma.....»»
Kombucha electronics? Sure, why not?
Sustainable dried SCOBY mats are lighter, cheaper, and more flexible than plastics. Enlarge / Brewing kombucha tea. Note the trademark gel-like layer of SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). (credit: Olga Pankova/Getty.....»»
Fungal enzymes developed with microfluidics may be new organic tool in fight against crop-killers
Fungus is getting a pretty bad rap in pop culture right now thanks to HBO's hit zombie TV show "The Last of Us," in which a fungal mutation spread through the global food supply leads to the collapse of civilization. But its critical role in the heal.....»»
How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into the MLS
North America's most diverse professional league kicks off on Feb. 25, 2023, as Major League Soccer returns after a winter break......»»
Slick teaching techniques have less impact on learning than collaborative classroom culture, research suggests
Plenty of homework, small classroom sizes and a long school day are often seen as the mark of a successful school—but research shows the number one factor that impacts learning is engaging teaching......»»
Some Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens are cracking faster than expected
According to some user reports, it seems that some Galaxy Z Fold 3 displays are cracking faster than expected. The post Some Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens are cracking faster than expected first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with foldable ph.....»»
Why Twitter users are upset about the platform"s latest change
Users are once again worried about Twitter's future and overall culture following the platform's announcement that it will no longer provide free access to its API. Here's what API is and how this change could affect Twitter......»»
Take an extra 15% off a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription with the Travel Hacker Bundle
Immerse yourself in a totally new culture with the 2023 Travel Hacker Bundle, featuring several programs designed to make your globe-trotting easier, including learning a new language thanks to the included Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription.Save on.....»»
Two decades after the Columbia disaster, is NASA’s safety culture fixed?
"We all know that to engineer is human." Enlarge / During the launch of space shuttle Columbia in 2003 a chunk of foam fell off the external tank and struck the orbiter's left wing. (credit: NASA) Leaden skies and chilly.....»»
Heritage and culture key for Thai confectioners to compete with western brands
Traditional confectionary in Thailand is getting crowded out of the market by major western brands; but a new study suggests local manufacturers can fight back by using their country's local heritage and culture to gain competitive advantage......»»