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.....»»
Analysis of social media and attitudes to eco-friendly consumer choices in India
In what way is social media affecting the "green" behavior of people in India? Research published in the International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management looks to answer that question with respect to motivational factors revealed by an.....»»
Review: Space Force S2 retains comedy magic, but it’s starting to lose its luster
A sadly shortened season is still a welcome celebration of STEM nerd culture Enlarge / (l-r) Ben Schwartz as Tony Scarapiducci; Tawny Newsome as Angela Ali; Steve Carell as Gen. Mark Naird; Jimmy O. Yang as Dr. Chan Kaifang; Don Lake a.....»»
Review: Space Force S2 retains the comedic magic, but it’s starting to lose its luster
A sadly shortened season is still a welcome celebration of STEM nerd culture Enlarge / (l-r) Ben Schwartz as Tony Scarapiducci; Tawny Newsome as Angela Ali; Steve Carell as General Mark Naird; Jimmy O. Yang as Dr. Chan Kaifang; Don Lak.....»»
Exploring Indian genetic heritage in present-day Thailand
A new genetic analysis reveals novel insights into the genetic heritage of people living in Thailand in the present day, which suggest the potential importance of past migrations in spreading Indian culture to the region. Piya Changmai of the Univers.....»»
UK needs to say goodbye to drive-throughs: For the sake of our environment, our health, our culture
Drive-throughs—services that let people order and collect food and drink without needing to leave their cars—are designed with convenience in mind. Whether it's oppressively hot, uncomfortably cold, or we're just in a hurry, drive-throughs have b.....»»
12 podcasts to listen to during Black History Month and beyond
Take a deep dive into racial disparity, adversity, empowerment, and Black history and culture with our pick of podcasts to listen to for Black History Month......»»
Crypto Firms Launch Coalition To Promote Market Integrity
A group of major cryptocurrency firms including Coinbase, Circle, Anchorage Digital and Huobi Global are forming a new coalition aimed at cracking down on market manipulation in an effort to instill trust in the burgeoning digital asset industry. Fro.....»»
Chimpanzees apply insects to wounds, a potential case of medication use?
A research team from Osnabrück University and the Ozouga Chimpanzee Project has, for the first time, observed chimpanzees applying insects to their own wounds and the wounds of conspecifics. The new findings have been published under the title "Appl.....»»
Algorithms, Copyrights, or Clueless Industry Executives: What"s Killing New Music?
"Old songs now represent 70 percent of the U.S. music market, according to the latest numbers from MRC Data, a music-analytics firm." So writes Ted Gioia, author of the Substack music/pop culture newsletter "The Honest Broker". But it gets worse: "Th.....»»
Study shows discrepancy in "hookup culture" sexual activity on dates
A new study from the University of Kansas shows that in "hookup culture,"—in which young people may engage in sex without the traditional courtship practice of dating—there is a discrepancy between what college students are saying and what they a.....»»
How your culture informs the emotions you feel when listening to music
I open my eyes to the sound of a voice as the twin-engine Pakistan Airlines propeller aircraft flies through the Hindu Kush mountain range, west of the mighty Himalayas. We are cruising at 27,000 feet, but the mountains around us appear worryingly cl.....»»
The best dating sites and apps for finding a hookup
We know you're on the lookout for the best sites and apps for hooking up, but first we should talk about Hookup culture (just in case you aren't already familiar with it). Hookup culture is all about keeping it casual, and there's absolutely nothing.....»»
Gran Turismo 7 features a museum for car history buffs
Gran Turismo 7 will let players immerse themselves in car culture and history with museums and presentations from automobile designers......»»
Did comet"s fiery destruction lead to downfall of ancient Hopewell?
The rapid decline of the Hopewell culture about 1,500 years ago might be explained by falling debris from a near-Earth comet that created a devastating explosion over North America, laying waste to forests and Native American villages alike......»»
Copy or innovate? Study sheds light on chimp culture
Chimpanzees in one part of Guinea crack and eat nuts while others declined to do so even when offered tools, research published on Monday found, and the difference could shed light on their culture......»»
Microsoft makes a big bet that it can fix Activision Blizzard"s troubled culture
Microsoft's nearly $70 billion deal to buy Activision Blizzard could make it a leader in gaming. But it also risks creating a new headache for the tech giant in a key part of its operations: corporate culture......»»
Cracking a $2 Million Crypto Wallet
First, he forgot his PIN -- then he started looking for hackers. From a report: In early 2018, Dan Reich and a friend decided to spend $50,000 in Bitcoin on a batch of Theta tokens, a new cryptocurrency then worth just 21 cents apiece. At first, they.....»»
Kombucha cultures make excellent sustainable water filters, study finds
SCOBY-based membranes are more effective than commercial ones at preventing biofilms. Enlarge / Close-up of fresh SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) used in kombucha. (credit: Whitepointer/Getty Images) The refres.....»»
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.....»»
Best hookup apps and dating sites to find casual sex with no strings attached
Hookup culture has become an accepted style of human connection. The desire to have sex without strings has always been a thing, but proudly searching for just that it is just way less taboo than it was when your parents were dating.The dedicate.....»»