John Cleese Sells Brooklyn Bridge NFT, as Craze Sparks Stunts and Culture Wars
Monty Python alumnus John Cleese "is going to be selling an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge he did on his iPad as an NFT," reports Nick Bilton in Vanity Fair. So far the highest offer is $50,000, though Cleese's "buy it now" price has been set.....»»
First “Miss AI” contest sparks ire for pushing unrealistic beauty standards
Influencer platform's controversial contest awarded prizes to three nonexistent people. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of "Miss AI" award winner "Kenza Layli" (left) and an unidentified AI-generated woman beside her. (credit: Ke.....»»
Introducing co-cultures: When co-habiting animal species share culture
Cooperative hunting, resource sharing, and using the same signals to communicate the same information—these are all examples of cultural sharing that have been observed between distinct animal species. In an opinion piece published June 19 in the j.....»»
DMS company Tekion sells Buick-GMC dealership near Calif. headquarters
Gilroy Buick-GMC, about 60 miles from Tekion Corp.'s Silicon Valley headquarters, was one of two stores the firm bought to test its dealer management system technology......»»
Hexagonal metallic-mean approximants help bridge gap between quasicrystals and modulated structures
For a long time, scientists associated crystal structures with an ordered arrangement of atoms in a repeating lattice-like pattern, believing it to be the most stable configuration. However, by the 1960s, advancements in crystallography revealed mate.....»»
Researchers synchronize Napoleonic maps with modern ones
Hungary is a main provider in the publication of synchronized, or in other terms, georeferenced maps of the Napoleonic era. As a result of new research, Hungarian and German researchers have synchronized maps produced during the Napoleonic wars about.....»»
Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie finds a writer
Shawn Levy is heading to a galaxy far, far away, and he's bringing a friend with him. Find out who will write Levy's Star Wars movie......»»
Lego Star Wars sets get big price cuts in Walmart’s massive sale
Star Wars fans are going to want to get their hands on these two Lego kits. And you’ll be able to save $20 on both items when you purchase through Walmart......»»
Star Wars Outlaws’ open world looks less overwhelming than other Ubisoft games
Massive Entertainment has revealed more about how it handles exploration in Star Wars Outlaws, and it might fix issues Ubisoft had with other titles......»»
Disease has killed most of UK"s elm trees since the 1960s—but there are signs they may be making a comeback
Elm trees were once stalwarts of the UK countryside that towered out of hedgerows, lined fields and woodlands. Glance at the landscape paintings of John Constable for a vague idea of what has been lost. Elm timber made ships, chairs and even water pi.....»»
Oldest living culture: Our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations
We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, "the oldest living cultures in the world." But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the mists of time?.....»»
How the Lincoln Nautilus surprisingly won me over with its ride, huge screen
How I stopped worrying and learned to love the big screen. Enlarge / In the past, car companies engaged in "horsepower wars." Now it seems they're competing in a screen size war. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It's important.....»»
How an "always-on" work culture can create a vicious cycle that damages workers and employers
The glamorization of high-pressure work environments, like the infamous "996" culture (where staff work from 9am until 9pm six days a week), often portrays relentless dedication and long hours as key to career success......»»
Sparrows as sentinels: Health study illustrates the interconnectedness of humans and wildlife
Why should a medical student develop an interest in conservation? According to a growing body of evidence, including a recent study co-authored by William & Mary biologist John Swaddle, the seemingly separate fields of health sciences and conservatio.....»»
A bridge near a Minnesota dam may collapse. Officials say they can do little to stop it
A bridge near a Minnesota dam may collapse. Officials say they can do little to stop it.....»»
Afraid trailer: AI wreaks havoc on John Cho and his family
AI transforms a smart home into a nightmare in the official trailer for Afraid, a new horror film from Blumhouse......»»
Deepwatch appoints John DiLullo as CEO
Deepwatch announced that John DiLullo has been appointed as CEO, succeeding Charlie Thomas who is retiring and will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. John DiLullo is a veteran of the cybersecurity industry with more.....»»
Rolls-Royce cashes in on customization craze with first U.S. design studio, revamped stores
Rolls-Royce is rolling out a $3 million to $5 million store redesign to drive the brand's vehicle customization business......»»
What’s new on Disney+ in June 2024
The Disney+ June 2024 lineup includes Star Wars: The Acolyte, new episodes of Doctor Who, Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, and Zombies: The Re-Animated Series......»»
Third human case of bird flu from cows—this one with respiratory symptoms
The first case in Texas and two in Michigan are not connected to each other. Enlarge / Holstein cows at a dairy farm. (credit: Getty | John Carl D'Annibale) Another dairy farm worker in Michigan has been infected with av.....»»
Bicultural staff can better boost chances of success in international negotiations, researcher explains
A study co-authored by a Northeastern University researcher has found that hiring senior staff who are comfortable in more than one culture to conduct international negotiations can help "supercharge" the result for businesses......»»