Dominant style stifled innovation in 19th century seascapes
Long into the 19th century, seascapes were considered an expression of patriotism. Artists who painted in a 17th century style were valued more. This tradition stifled innovation in the genre, Cécile Bosman has concluded. She will defend her Ph.D. t.....»»
Swedish labor market consensus is far from the whole story, says researcher
Twentieth century Swedish labor market policy was not solely shaped by inter-class cooperation, but also by tough conflicts. Industrial rationalization and investments in new technology were met with protests from workers. A new doctoral thesis revea.....»»
Nationwide sandwich shop chain opens 19th Jacksonville-area restaurant on Fleming Island
Nationwide sandwich shop chain opens 19th Jacksonville-area restaurant on Fleming Island.....»»
Revolutionize development with MacStadium’s beautiful Apple-based platforms ($999 special offer)
When it comes to digital innovation, design and functionality should be developed together from the start. MacStadium has fused aesthetics with utility, integrating Apple’s signature design ethos with the robust functionality of modern data centers.....»»
Ford revives Capri nameplate for coupe-style electric crossover
Ford is reviving the Capri nameplate for coupe-style electric crossover. The new EV will be built in Ford’s factory in Cologne, Germany......»»
Study shows entrepreneurs should tweak their pitches based on how innovative their idea is
In a study examining styles of pitching ideas to audiences, researchers found that pitches promoting radical ideas are better received when framed in concrete and explanatory "how" terms, while progressive ideas do better with abstract "why" style of.....»»
Brazil needs a new approach to measure climate migration
Devastating floods led to more than 175 deaths and 423,000 people displaced in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in May. It was the state's worst natural catastrophe in almost a century, but Brazil is no stranger to mass population mo.....»»
New Antikythera mechanism analysis challenges century-old assumption
Physicists drew on statistical techniques used to analyze gravitational waves. Enlarge / Fragment of the Antikythera mechanism, circa 205 BC, housed in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. (credit: Fine A.....»»
A gendered social innovation framework for tourism-led development initiatives
Gendered social innovation is a crucial process that intertwines social change with female entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the evolution of work among women in the tourism industry......»»
Employee ownership models can increase worker productivity and well-being
A new paper examines how high-quality jobs can increase innovation and productivity. It found that higher pay does motivate workers, alongside other metrics, but that after a certain tipping point more money does not help job satisfaction......»»
Detecting defects in tomorrow"s technology: Study enhances understanding of likely candidate for next-generation chips
Silicon computer chips have served us well for more than half a century. The tiniest features on chips currently sold are approximately 3 nanometers—a startlingly small size given that a human hair is roughly 80,000 nanometers wide. Reducing the si.....»»
Polar warming may be underestimated by climate models, ~50 million year old climate variability suggests
Polar regions are known to be warming at an enhanced rate compared to lower latitudes, with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change citing a ~5 °C increase in air temperature over Arctic land masses during the 20th century and the highest rate.....»»
Review: Catching up with Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s stellar freshman season
The Sex Education actor brings sparkling energy, charisma, and superb style to the role Enlarge / Ncuti Gatwa wrapped his first full season as the Fifteenth Doctor and proved more than up to the challenge. (credit: YouTube/BBC).....»»
ChatGPT’s much-heralded Mac app was storing conversations as plain text
The app was updated to address the issue after it gained public attention. Enlarge / The app lets you invoke ChatGPT from anywhere in the system with a keyboard shortcut, Spotlight-style. (credit: Samuel Axon) OpenAI ann.....»»
New chemical process separates textile fibers for easier recycling
A combined team of chemical and biomolecular engineers from the University of Delaware, and the Center for Plastics Innovation, both in the U.S., has developed a way to chemically separate fibers in textiles, allowing them to be recycled more quickly.....»»
Novel 2D device for quantum cooling converts heat to voltage at ultra-low temperatures
EPFL engineers have created a device that can efficiently convert heat into electrical voltage at temperatures lower than that of outer space. The innovation could help overcome a significant obstacle to the advancement of quantum computing technolog.....»»
JLab mimics Bose’s open-ear design with the $50 Flex Open
If the glasses-friendly clip style of open-ear earbuds appeals to you, JLab has a very affordable option......»»
If you have to watch one Netflix show this July, stream this one
The one Netflix show that you have to watch this July is one of the signature series of the 21st century that is finally back on Netflix for another binge......»»
From stars to oceans: The impact of penetrative turbulence on climate science
Turbulence is an area of fluid dynamics that has been known about and researched for over a century. Most of us are broadly aware of it as a concept from our travels in the air, wherein it can at best be an inconvenience but at worst a frightening an.....»»
Igniting Innovation: The China-US Young Maker Competition Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators
In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to.....»»
How to make iPhone notes without bold headings
By default, when you make a new note in the Notes app on your iPhone, you have to be bold. Well, the first line of the note is in bold as it begins writing in a heading style. The second line and beyond uses standard body font size. Often, this i.....»»