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.....»»
Neanderthal and early modern human stone tool culture co-existed for over 100,000 years
The Acheulean was estimated to have died out around 200,000 years ago but the new findings suggest it may have persisted for much longer, creating over 100,000 years of overlap with more advanced technologies produced by Neanderthals and early modern.....»»
To sustain a thriving café culture, we must ditch the disposable cup.
Takeaway coffees—they're a convenient start for millions of people each day, but while the caffeine perks us up, the disposable cups drag us down, with nearly 300 billion ending up in landfill each year......»»
"Micropopulism" may be turning education into a battlefield in the culture wars
A new analysis of education debates on both social media and in traditional media outlets suggests that the education sector is being increasingly influenced by populism and the wider social media 'culture wars'......»»
For Beats by Dre, amplifying Black culture is an always-on effort
Beats by Dre's Global Influence and Social Actions Lead talks about how the brand is leading by example when it comes to amplifying Black culture's voices......»»
Space Force sounds like a joke thanks to pop culture—that could be a problem for an important military branch
The U.S. Space Force has a serious role to play in the modern world. Its stated mission is to train and equip personnel to defend U.S. interests in space. Given the increasing military and economic importance of space, the USSF is likely to grow in i.....»»
"It is not cultural appropriation to take cues from the local culture" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are questioning who should design the Aboriginal Art and Cultures Centre in Adelaide and sharing their views on other top stories. Read more In this week's comments update, readers are questioning who.....»»
Culture change needed for women in COVID-19 era
As Brazil reels from the impact of COVID-19, a "profound cultural change" is needed to stop women bearing the brunt of the crisis, says the head of biomedical research institute Fiocruz......»»
Kombucha tea is trendy, but it has also inspired new “living materials”
"Syn-SCOBY" with genetically tailored yeasts can sense pollutants, purify water Enlarge / Brewing kombucha tea. Note the trademark gel-like layer of SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). (credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images) Kombucha.....»»
Having a Vision Is Not Enough, You Need a Shared Common Vision
Sharing a common vision is a critical component to weaving technology, policies and culture together in a way that leads to organizational success. Continue reading........»»
Cataloguing genetic information about yams
Yams are a staple food in West Africa, which produces over 90% of the world's yams each year. Yams play a key role in the food security, economic income, and traditional culture for the region......»»
How CIOs Can Create the Engagement Innovation Demands
CIOs — and the IT organization as a whole — play an instrumental role in creating a culture of innovation. CIOs weigh in on what this looks like in practice. Continue reading........»»
Sneakerheads, not hypebeasts: Defining a sneaker-driven sub-culture
Sneakers can be about style, history and even community. A new study reveals that for "Sneakerheads," sneakers are an important facet of their identities, particularly for African-American men who grew up in the 1970s and '80s coveting sneakers popul.....»»
Britain is Cracking Down on the $3.7 Billion "Buy Now, Pay Later" Industry
Popular "buy now, pay later" shopping services like Klarna will face stricter regulation under proposals announced by the U.K. government Tuesday. From a report: The Treasury said buy now, pay later (BNPL) firms would come under the supervision of th.....»»
The Inventions That Made Heart Disease Less Deadly
L. Julian Haywood’s digital heart-rate monitor was one of many lifesaving innovations in cardiology in the 1960s Photo: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture This 1969 digital heart.....»»
After SolarWinds Breach, Lawmakers Ask NSA for Help in Cracking Juniper Cold Case
As the U.S. investigation into the SolarWinds hacking campaign grinds on, lawmakers are demanding answers from the National Security Agency about another troubling supply chain breach that was disclosed five years ago. From a report: A group of lawma.....»»
People"s acceptance of inequality affects response to company wrongdoings
People who do not accept inequality are more likely to negatively evaluate companies that have committed wrongdoings than people who do accept inequality, and this response varies by culture, according to researchers at Penn State. The team also foun.....»»
Microsoft optimistic about business transformation in Taiwan
Ken Sun, president of Microsoft Taiwan, has expressed optimism about business transformation of Taiwan's enterprises, as its joint research with IDC shows that the maturity of Taiwan's corporate culture for innovation has gone up 12% during the coron.....»»
Chimpanzee friends fight together to battle rivals
Chimpanzees, one of the closest relatives of humans, cooperate on a group level—in combative disputes, they even cooperate with group members to whom they are not related. Those involved in fights with neighboring groups put themselves at risk of s.....»»
Fearing more violence, online platforms are cracking down on livestreams from Washington
After some rioters livestreamed the assault on the Capitol, some platforms are restricting livestreams in anticipation of potential disruptions at President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration......»»
New perspectives in human behavior and culture
It is at the confluence of different experiences that new theories come into being. Writing in this week's "Perspectives" in the journal Science, ASU researchers Kim Hill and Rob Boyd comment on new science by Barsbai et al analyzing human behavior i.....»»