From dorm rooms to board rooms: How universities are promoting entrepreneurship
An increasing number of higher education institutions are investing in entrepreneurial pipelines that help students launch startups after graduation. Earlier this year, 15 top U.S. universities joined forces to launch a one-stop shop where.....»»
Why universities warrant public investment: Preparing students for living together well
A recent report noting that funding for Ontario's universities is "low when compared with support in other provinces" points to underfunding as a serious problem in the province's post-secondary sector......»»
All the best gifts for Stranger Things fans you can give in 2023
If you're having trouble finding a gift for a Stranger Things fan, check out our list of ideas that includes a cooperative board game for up to four players......»»
The best board games for the holidays that aren’t Monopoly
These are the best board games to gift your board gamer relative, friend, or coworker... 2023 style......»»
Ribosomal protein exhibits remarkable evolutionary transformation
A team of researchers from the Universities of Newcastle and Umeå has discovered that a ribosomal protein exhibits a remarkable evolutionary transformation, with its three-dimensional structure changing drastically while its sequence remains relativ.....»»
Assessing loan applicants" credit risk via smartphone activities helps improve financial inclusion, finds study
Financial technology (FinTech)—innovation in the delivery of financial services and products—has grown in popularity, expanding access to finance for millions of people. But while promoting inclusive finance to accelerate economic growth and fina.....»»
Missing tomato recovered after being lost on the ISS for 8 months
Astronauts on board the the International Space Station have finally located a single tomato that was lost somewhere in the station for eight months......»»
Sexual orientation and earnings appear to be linked, patterns differ for NZ men and women
New Zealand has made substantial progress on promoting LGBTQ+ rights over the past 20 years, including legalizing same-sex civil unions in 2004, legalizing same-sex marriage in 2013, and banning conversion practices in 2022......»»
10 most popular streaming services, ranked by subscriber count
From Hulu to Netflix, these streaming services have the most subscribers spread across the board......»»
7 Reasons to Wait for the 2024 iPad Pro & 5 Reasons Not To
We won’t see any changes to the iPad lineup in 2023, but that won’t be the case next year. Apple’s reportedly working on new 2024 iPad Pro models and the devices are rumored to have significant changes on board. If you’re in the m.....»»
GM taps David Massaron as head of economic development, real estate
Massaron, who is currently Wayne State University's CFO, plus the treasurer on the board of governors, is starting in his new role Jan. 2......»»
New report illuminates why OpenAI board said Altman “was not consistently candid”
Insider report details clash over one board member's criticism in an academic paper. Enlarge / Sam Altman, president of Y Combinator and co-chairman of OpenAI, seen here in July 2016. (credit: Drew Angerer / Getty Images News).....»»
AI Alliance will open-source AI models; Meta, IBM, Intel, NASA on board
A new industry group known as the AI Alliance believes that artificial intelligence models should be open-source, in contrast to the proprietary models developed by OpenAI and Google. Meta, IBM, Intel, and NASA are just some of the organizations t.....»»
Apple highlights next-gen Portrait mode in new iPhone 15 ad
After sharing a video promoting the Personal Voice feature introduced this year with iOS 17, Apple has now published another video on its YouTube channel. More specifically, there’s a new ad for the iPhone 15 that shows the Focus and Depth Control.....»»
"Unintended consequences": friction at COP28 over green trade
Inside the negotiating rooms and on the sidelines of the COP28 climate talks, simmering tensions over wealthy countries' "green trade" policies have been bubbling to the surface, with developing nations fearful they will be penalized......»»
Universities urged to turn campuses paperless to cut deforestation rates
Universities will do the environment a good service and trim deforestation levels if they turn their campuses paperless, according to a study published as part of the 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET.....»»
Best board game deals: 7 Wonders, Clue, Codenames, and more
These are the best board game deals to get something on the table for lower prices. Try out 7 Wonders, more......»»
Apple highlights Smart Portrait Mode in new iPhone 15 ad
After sharing a video promoting the Personal Voice feature introduced this year with iOS 17, Apple has now published another video on its YouTube channel. More specifically, there’s a new ad for the iPhone 15 that shows the Smart Portrait Mode feat.....»»
Apple Pay holiday promo offers up to 40% off jewelry, clothing, hotels, and more
Apple Pay has shared its latest discounts when using the payment method for the holidays. Eight retailers are offering 10-40% off jewelry, clothing, pet food/supplies, hotel rooms, and more including Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Champion, Columbia, Che.....»»
OpenAI mess resolved: Microsoft joins board, Ilya Sutskever will remain, lawyer writes Sam Altman tweet
The OpenAI mess appears now to have been essentially resolved, with CEO Sam Altman’s return to the company now finalized. Microsoft is also joining the independent OpenAI board, though as “a non-voting observer,” and Quora CEO Adam D’Angel.....»»
Sam Altman officially back as OpenAI CEO: “We didn’t lose a single employee”
Altman forgives Sutskever; Microsoft will serve observer role on new OpenAI board. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Benj Edwards) On Wednesday, OpenAI announced that Sam Altman has officially returned to the ChatGPT-maker as CE.....»»