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 best dating sites and apps for hooking up
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.....»»
Two cannabinoids have opposing effects on SARS-CoV-2 in culture
In early tests, CBD inhibits the virus, but THC blocks this effect. Enlarge / Don't try this at home. Seriously. We mean it. (credit: Anna Efetova) Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have tested a wide range.....»»
New Report Details Immense Crunch Within TT Games For Lego Star Wars: The Skywalkler Saga
A new report from website Polygon details the terrible crunch culture that developers at TT Games are subject to, and have been for years. The post New Report Details Immense Crunch Within TT Games For Lego Star Wars: The Skywalkler Saga appeared fi.....»»
Cultural similarities may play key role in successful immigrations
People immigrate to new places for many reasons, but new research found that the culture of an immigrant's new home may be a key factor in whether the move is successful and they ultimately remain in their new home......»»
Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it
Psychiatrist Dr. Gaiathry Jeyarajan envisions a future where parents are comfortable having conversations with their kids early on about consent and boundaries. Avoiding these discussions only perpetuates the culture of silence that allows interperso.....»»
The Internet loses a car culture gathering place—DriveTribe will close
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond set DriveTribe up in 2016. Enlarge / DriveTribe was set up by the trio of former Top Gear hosts Richard Hammond (L), Jeremy Clarkson (M), and James May (R). (credit: DriveTribe).....»»
The craziest and most creative product concepts from CES 2022
CES always serves up a bunch of cracking concept designs, so for your entertainment we've gathered together some of the best from this year's show ........»»
The best concept products of CES 2022
CES always serves up a bunch of cracking concept designs, so for your entertainment we've gathered together some of the best from this year's show ........»»
Republicans wasted no time dragging Big Tech into the culture wars in 2022
Almost exactly one year after the Capitol insurrection that led to former President Donald Trump being suspended from Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, Big Tech was again in the political crosshairs this week for cracking down on an account from another.....»»
Emily is so 2000: Research explores why popular baby names come and go
Popular baby names, just like fashion styles and other pop culture trends, keep on changing. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a mathematical model to understand why these behavioral patterns are constantly shifting, and it points t.....»»
Riot Games to pay $100 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit
Riot was accused of paying women less for similar work, fostering culture of harassment. Enlarge (credit: Chris Delmas | Getty Images) Riot Games has settled a class-action lawsuit for $100 million. Filed in 2018 by two female.....»»
Tencent is giving away $16 billion of its stake in JD.com
Tencent is dramatically cutting its stake in JD.com, China's second largest e-commerce company, as it seeks to stay on the right side of Beijing, which has been cracking down on tech giants to rein in their growing power and influence......»»
Intel is setting aside over $2 billion to give to its employees
Intel said in a statement that pay restructuring was "designed to enable Intel to win the fierce battle for talent in today’s competitive market," according to The Oregonian, which saw the presentation. It will "reignite" their culture and "drive".....»»
Cracking the mystery of nitrogen ice dynamics on Pluto
Sputnik Planitia, a basin on the surface of Pluto filled with nitrogen ice, displays an astonishing pattern of flat polygons separated by narrow troughs. This feature is a sign of thermal convection within the icy mass that constantly renews its surf.....»»
New Zealand is cracking down on cigarettes for future generations
If you were born after 2008 in New Zealand, you'll never, ever be allowed to buy a pack of cigarettes there. In new legislation expected to take hold next year, no cigarette or tobacco products will be available for people to purchase legally in the.....»»
Masayuki Uemura, Creator Of The NES And SNES, Dies At 78
Masayuki Uemura was the lead architect for the Famicom (aka the Nintendo Entertainment System) and the Super Famicon (aka the SNES). The mark he left on the gaming industry and popular culture is indelible. According to Oricon News, Uemura passed awa.....»»
Bird singing contests: A clash of culture and conservation
For thousands of years, people have been keeping wild birds. It is often a deeply ingrained part of the culture. One of the more recent trends to emerge from this practice is the singing contest which pits male birds against each other to impress h.....»»
Freely available protist culture collection supports deeper understanding of plant microbiomes
We are all closely associated with microorganisms. The most common example is the human gut, where bacteria are necessary for digestion and health or can be responsible for illness. The plant microbiome is similar. Depending on the microorganisms in.....»»
Deconstructing Leadership – Mantras from Iconic Tech Leaders for Evolving Times and New-Age Leaders
The pandemic has put leadership, and leaders, to the toughest test, as leaders reveal themselves! In a remote, and now hybrid, work environment, both leaders and their teams have had to put additional efforts to ensure that the organizational culture.....»»
Why should supply chain and logistics companies care about corporate culture?
The supply chain industry is currently facing a labor shortage as people retire or quit, training budgets are reduced, and laid-off workers never return. More than 70 percent of 400 high-level executives have had trouble recruiting the senio.....»»