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.....»»
6 Strategies for an Effective Call Center Culture
Call center agents suffer stress from workforce challenges, like rising customer expectations, growing call volume and a shaky work-life balance. Continue reading........»»
Collapse of ancient Liangzhu culture caused by climate change
Referred to as China's Venice of the Stone Age, the Liangzhu excavation site in eastern China is considered one of the most significant testimonies of early Chinese advanced civilisation. More than 5000 years ago, the city already had an elaborate wa.....»»
The Matrix is coming to IMAX for the first time ever, but only for two days
The original film debuted in theaters in 1999. Despite its success at the box office and the lasting influence it has had on the film industry and pop culture, The Matrix never made it into IMAX. Its sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolu.....»»
Finding the perfect employee
There is an eternal question when hiring: "Is this person really the right fit?" Even if a candidate has the skills for the job, does their personality fit the company culture? Do their goals align with those of the organization? In the very short sp.....»»
Kojima Productions branches into music, television, and movies with new division
On Monday, Kojima Productions announced it would be opening a music, television, and movie division. The new department will be based in Los Angeles, California, and will handle tasks related to taking the studio's properties to "other pop culture ar.....»»
Go behind the scenes of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ with exclusive ‘You’ve Got Red On You’ excerpt
If you’re a fan of director Edgar Wright’s 2004 zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead, you need to check out Clark Collis’s upcoming book You’ve Got Red On You, an in-depth look at the making of the pop culture phenomenon.The book f.....»»
Make:cast – Innovation as a Material Practice
Making stuff, engaging in some form of material practice, is essential for students who are to become innovators, says Dr. Ann-Louise Davidson. She is an Associate Professor of Education and Concordia University Research Chair in Maker Culture in Mo.....»»
PAX East Returns in April with Full Vaccination Requirements and Mandatory Masking
Following PAX West's return as an in-person event this year, PAX East 2022 is going to continue that trend when it returns to Boston in April.One of the biggest video game and pop culture conventions is making a return to Boston in 2022, and it will.....»»
Dry rice: Cracking the core molecular and physiological traits of drought-tolerant rice
For many smallholder farmers in South and Southeast Asia, rice is more than a staple food—it's a livelihood. Generations of smallholder farmers have relied solely on rainfall to irrigate their crops, but the increasing frequency and severity of dry.....»»
“Toxic Bro Culture”: Former Rivian executive speaks out, sues company
Laura Schwab was sales and marketing VP at the startup until last month. Enlarge / The friendly look of Rivian's electric truck is at odds with allegations of a toxic bro culture at the startup. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) On Th.....»»
Flexible working hours: Still a farce for Aussie dads
Workplace culture and masculine norms are keeping fathers from asking for flexible working hours, including paid parental leave, according to research from University of South Australia researcher, Dr. Ashlee Borgkvist......»»
Non-invasive DNA-labeling tool opens doors for new research
Dutch researchers have developed a new tool to label DNA for studying chromosomes in live cells. The tool is non-invasive and can be applied in culture but also in living organisms, such as zebrafish embryos. The team published their findings in the.....»»
WFH pushes companies to improve network security, says Palo Alto Networks
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on global corporate culture, particularly on remote working models. The rising work from home (WFH) trend has also extended corporate information security risks and challenges......»»
Three ways we sabotage relationships, and three ways to kick the habit
Popular culture has plenty of examples of people sabotaging their romantic relationships......»»
Chimps communicate in context
New research led by the University of St Andrews reveals bonobo chimpanzee gestures change meaning according to the specific context in which they are used, in the same way humans communicate......»»
Great minds don"t think alike: Why companies need to understand cognitive diversity
Companies must do more to understand cognitive diversity and foster a culture of 'constructive disagreement' within their boardrooms to make better decisions, according to a new report published today......»»
Discovery of ancient Peruvian burial tombs sheds new light on Wari culture
A team of archeologists in northern Peru discovered the remains of 29 people, including three children, that could help experts rewrite the history of the pre-Incan Wari civilization, the lead researcher said on Friday......»»
Gran Turismo 7 Receives New Video Looking At Car Culture, Features Kazunori Yamauchi
Check out the new behind-the-scenes video of Gran Turismo 7, which examines Kazunori Yamauchi's interest in car culture. The post Gran Turismo 7 Receives New Video Looking At Car Culture, Features Kazunori Yamauchi appeared first on PlayStation Unive.....»»
New tool can identify harmful blue-green algae
A new way to detect early signs of harmful blue-green algae, which bloom in lakes, rivers and reservoirs around the world, has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham together with researchers at the Culture Collection of Algae.....»»
The first battle in the culture wars: The quality of diversity
American diversity is in the spotlight as racial discrimination in the United States reemerges as a major topic of public discussion, touching everything from education to housing to policing......»»