Hummingbirds may struggle to go any further uphill
Any animal ascending a mountain experiences a double whammy of impediments: The air gets thinner as it also becomes colder, which is particularly problematic for creatures struggling to keep warm when less oxygen is available. For tiny animals with t.....»»
WayUp merges with Yello to diversify recruitment
Despite studies, statistics and oh-so-many pledges, a vast number of companies continue to struggle with recruiting diverse talent. Some say that it’s not the pipeline problem, it’s an issue with how recruitment rounds and technical interviews ar.....»»
Which Energy Future: Power Lines or Rooftop Solar Panels (and Storage Batteries)?
The New York Times reports on "an intense policy struggle" in America's national and state governments: -On one side, large electric utilities and President Biden want to build thousands of miles of power lines to move electricity created by distan.....»»
The Tech Cold War"s "Most Complicated Machine" That"s Out of China"s Reach
A $150 million chip-making tool from a Dutch company has become a lever in the U.S.-Chinese struggle. It also shows how entrenched the global supply chain is. New York Times: President Biden and many lawmakers in Washington are worried these days abo.....»»
New Zealand records warmest-ever June as ski fields struggle
New Zealand has recorded its warmest June since recordkeeping began, as ski fields struggle to open and experts predict shorter southern winters in the future......»»
Deforestation threatens one of the world"s largest eagles
Harpy eagles (Harpia harpyja)—which are among the world's largest eagle species—struggle to feed offspring in heavily deforested areas of the Amazon, according to a study published in Scientific Reports......»»
Securing decent living standards for all while reducing global energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research......»»
Mountain fires burning higher at unprecedented rates
Forest fires have crept higher up mountains over the past few decades, scorching areas previously too wet to burn, according to researchers from McGill University. As wildfires advance uphill, a staggering 11% of all Western U.S. forests are now at r.....»»
Amazon Blames Social Media for Struggle With Fake Reviews
Amazon has blamed social media companies for its failure to remove fake reviews from its website, arguing that "bad actors" turn to social networks to buy and sell fake product reviews outside the reach of its own technology. From a report: The compa.....»»
Five new bills aim to break up Big Tech platforms, force them to play nice
Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon would struggle to evade new regulations. Enlarge / The dome of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Phil Roeder) Legislators in the US House of Representatives introd.....»»
No More Heroes and its sequel are coming to Steam next week
Xseed Games has announced the release dates for the Steam versions of No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. They'll both be out next week......»»
Watch this: crushes and queues as gamers struggle to grab new Nvidia RTX cards
We all know the availability problems of graphics cards, the result of pandemic-induced unprecedented demand, cryptominers, and scalpers. It means that on those rare occasions when there is stock in retail stores, people turn up en masse and swamp th.....»»
Editorial: Microsoft Aiming Big, but Industry Backing is Necessary
Microsoft delivered two pretty stellar smartphones at its launch event yesterday, but the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are already proving that the company's uphill battle against iOS and Android cannot merely be fought on a hardware level. The softw.....»»
What mimes can teach us about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
What mimes interacting with invisible objects says about visual perception
Mimes "make us feel like we’re aware of an object just by seeming to interact with it." When we watch a mime seemingly pull rope, climb steps, or try to escape that infernal box, we don't struggle to recognize the implied objects. Rather.....»»
Telemedicine startups are positioning themselves for a post-pandemic world
Telemedicine has faced an uphill battle to become more relevant in the U.S., with challenges like meeting HIPPA compliance requirements and insurance companies unwilling to pay for virtual visits. Telemedicine, in its original form of the p.....»»
How Digital Teams Can Cultivate Divergent Thinking
It’s a great time to think about innovation. But teams are often great at execution, but so busy that ideation remains a struggle. Here's how to change that. Continue reading........»»
GasBuddy Tops Apple App Store Amid Gas Shortages From Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
GasBuddy, an app that helps users find and save money on gas, topped the Apple App Store on Wednesday, as some consumers across the East Coast continue to struggle to find fuel after a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline. CNBC reports: The company's pip.....»»
Indy VC firm Sixty8 Capital launches $20M fund aimed at underrepresented founders
It is clear that Black, women, Latinx and LGBTQ+ startup founders face an uphill battle when it comes to getting a share of the VC investment pie in Silicon Valley. Perhaps that’s why Sixty8 Capital, a firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, smack.....»»
Why people with disabilities are at greater risk of going hungry—especially during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed uncomfortable and distressing truths about American society: namely, the struggle many Americans face just getting by......»»
China expresses concern over its absence in India’s 5G trials
China expressed concern on Wednesday over India’s move to not grant any Chinese firm permission to participate in 5G trials in the world’s second-largest internet market as the two neighboring nations struggle to navigate business ties amid their.....»»