From bold prints to gender-defying clothes: 4 things to know about contemporary African fashion
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in Dakar and Lagos, to Paris runway shows by South A.....»»
Hidden in plain sight: Women face subtle forms of discrimination and bias in the workplace, say researchers
Gender discrimination remains a pervasive issue in the workplace. While obvious cases of discrimination against women—like sexist comments or the systematic underpayment of women—dominate headlines, there are subtler, more insidious forms of disc.....»»
Meteorite discovery: Unusual finds by South African farmer add to space rock heritage
Meteorites—fragments of rock that have fallen to Earth from space in spectacularly fiery meteors—have been the subject of public fascination, awe, myths and even religious worship for thousands of years......»»
Gluten-free African grain teff shows antioxidant activity in human cells
Teff, a gluten-free grain historically grown in East Africa but increasingly available in the United States, seems to have antioxidant properties in human cells, say UNC Greensboro (UNCG) researchers. Their study, which examined the effects of Eragro.....»»
Apple researching how to make smart clothes, bags, and furniture
Apple is continuing to investigate ways of making fabric touch sensitive so that it could embed controls or detect gestures on products far beyond Apple Watch bands or iPhone cases.Detail from the patent showing a man perhaps checking the time — on.....»»
Your Zoom background might influence the first impression you make
In a new study, participants tended to judge faces appearing against backgrounds featuring houseplants or bookcases as more trustworthy and competent than faces with a living space or a novelty image behind them. Gender and facial expression also app.....»»
Alan Wake 2’s Sam Lake explains Twin Peaks: The Return’s ‘bold’ influence
After playing a few hours of Alan Wake 2, creative director Sam Lake told us about the sequel's approach to mystery and Twin Peaks: The Return's influence......»»
Practical tips for educators to support gender-diverse students
A new school year is here; are you ready? With the beginning of the academic year, many educators are preparing for the inevitable shift in their students' needs from the more relaxed summer months. Parents of transgender, gender-diverse and nonbinar.....»»
The 7 best death-defying stunts in movies ever
From Buster Keaton and Jackie Chan to Mad Max and Tom Cruise, these are the seven of the greatest death-defying stunts in movies ever......»»
BLU debuts its brand new BOLD N3 smartphone
BLU has announced its brand new smartphone, the BOLD N3 which comes in at a very affordable price. The post BLU debuts its brand new BOLD N3 smartphone appeared first on Phandroid. There are so many Android smartphones in the market right.....»»
Epson EcoTank ET-8500: a picture-perfect all-in-one printer
Epson says its EcoTank ET-8500 offers lab-quality photo prints and includes $2,000 worth of ink, so we put those bold claims to the test......»»
Best Apple Watch bands you can buy right now
Now that the new Apple Watch models are out, companies are shipping new bands for any fashion sense. Here are the top picks for our favorite Apple Watch bands.Best Apple Watch bandsThe Apple Watch is a fantastic companion, thanks to its health-forwar.....»»
Asian women are still a minority in diplomatic positions: How we can fix this?
The 2022 Global Gender Gap Report showed Asian countries have managed to narrow the gender gap in economic, education and health sectors. But when it comes to political participation, the gap persists......»»
New business model may help curb fashion"s fierce environmental impacts
Clothes that are produced quickly and just as quickly go out of style and into the trash bin can have dire effects on the environment, polluting the air with carbon and choking landfills with chemicals that can seep into the water supply......»»
Researcher uncovers how stereotypes about brilliance shape women"s decisions to study psychology or philosophy
Even though women in high school and college tend to outperform men academically, they still internalize the stereotype that brilliance is more linked to men. This belief affects their choice of major and perpetuates gender gaps in academic fields, a.....»»
Study: The bold, not the capable, make the most of big cities
Big cities may offer the best jobs, the most compelling experiences, and the most exciting opportunities. But there is a cost: With higher housing and living costs, cities are only affordable by those able to secure the best jobs and the highest sala.....»»
Stellantis evaluating downsizing Auburn Hills headquarters, selling other sites
North American COO Mark Stewart says the company is not leaving the headquarters complex "in any shape, form or fashion, but the areas we're not using, we're looking at some different repurposing for those.".....»»
This Fashion Accessory Will Clue Your Peers In To Your Cognitive Load
The eyes are the window to the soul. This unique item from Anouk Wipprecht uses eyes to give us a clear view into your cognitive load. The post This Fashion Accessory Will Clue Your Peers In To Your Cognitive Load appeared first on Make: DIY Project.....»»
The iPhone 15 Pro isn’t the iPhone upgrade I hoped it would be
Apple thinks a titanium frame and a blazing fast chip are the makings of a Pro iPhone. That's like defying its own history, and outright anarchistic in 2023......»»
Dead spider claws and "anal-print" toilets: 2023"s Ig Nobels
Reanimating dead spiders to use them as robot claws, licking rocks, backwards talking and a toilet that scans "anal-prints": this year's Ig Nobel prizes again put a spotlight on the quirky side of science......»»
Bold colors at the auto show reflect what the customer wants
The cool waning days of summer in Detroit provided a brilliant mirror of what consumers were thinking. That after three exhausting years of pandemic disruption, deprivation and anxiety, the auto market was suddenly awash in brighter colors......»»