Khosla’s Adina Tecklu breaks down how to nail your pitch
It's so critical to frame the problem from your perspective. And I also think that this is a really great opportunity to introduce emotion to really build a more compelling story. Pitching is perhaps the single most important skill that any.....»»
Agronomists find green way to mitigate the effects of soil salinity
Most crops are sensitive to soil salinity. Excess salts cause salt stress—plants lack water, photosynthesis is suppressed, respiration worsens, chlorophyll breaks down, and potassium ions leak. Water-soluble toxic salts stimulate the synthesis of r.....»»
Toyota, Honda, Nissan pitch EV prowess at Japan Mobility Show
Electric vehicles headline this week's Japan Mobility Show as Japanese automakers try to prove to the world they are serious about full battery electrics......»»
Safely removing nanoplastics from water using "Prussian blue", a pigment used to dye jeans
Plastic waste breaks down over time into nanoplastics (.....»»
Nonprofit hospitals skimp on charity while CEOs reap millions, report finds
Nonprofit hospitals got $28 billion in tax breaks—which made up 44% of their net income. Enlarge / The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. (credit: Getty | Bobby Bank) Nonprofit hosp.....»»
This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
On last week’s episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, I complained about an ongoing CarPlay problem I’ve been experiencing on and off for nearly a year. Essentially, the GPS continually bugs out and completely breaks navigation via Apple Maps, Google Map.....»»
Lenovo’s Legion 9i is a 10. Here’s why it beats every other gaming laptop
The Lenovo Legion 9i manages to nail almost every aspect of being a desktop replacement, all without sacrificing being a solid laptop......»»
NASA finds water and organics in asteroid sample—possible clues to origin of life
"Boy, did we really nail it." Enlarge / A view of the outside of the OSIRIS-REx sample collector. Scientists have found evidence of both carbon and water in initial analysis of this material. The bulk of the sample is located ins.....»»
Urban planning researcher finds relationship between underfunded public schools and corporate tax breaks
Use of corporate tax breaks to spur economic development appears to be connected with public school underfunding, said Dr. Christine Wen, Texas A&M assistant professor of urban planning, in her recently published study that examined the relationship.....»»
"Our Flag Means Death" creator David Jenkins breaks down that pivotal mermaid scene
David Jenkins, creator of "Our Flag Means Death," discusses Stede and Ed's mermaid-filled reunion — and a critical Kate Bush needle drop. How do you stage a pivotal reunion between two star-crossed lovers? If you're Our Flag Means Death, you.....»»
Eastern Canada breaks autumn heat records
Eastern Canada shattered heat records this week with temperatures close to 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), worrying experts and everyday people struggling to cope with extreme weather made worse by climate change......»»
Oldest evidence of human cannibalism as a funerary practice
The remains of human bones with cutmarks, breaks and human chewing marks found across northern Europe show that some human groups living around 15,000 years ago were eating their dead not out of necessity, but as part of their culture......»»
Review: Nomad iPhone 15 Modern Leather Case and Folio nail premium design w/ thoughtful touches
With Apple officially out of the leather case and accessory market, third parties stand as the only options for those who prefer to stick with the material. I’ve been testing out the Modern Leather Case and Folio with my iPhone 15 Pro, and have com.....»»
Sonoma puts the last nail in the coffin for PostScript on macOS
PostScript, the venerable page description language dating back to Macs in the '80s, has finally hit the end of the road in macOS Sonoma.Apple's support for Adobe PostScript hits the end of the road in SonomaApple is clear about the removal in its re.....»»
Mercedes applies for tax relief for projects at two U.S. plants
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz MB has applied for tax breaks for potential projects at two of its U.S. plants under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a company spokesperson said Monday......»»
ChatGPT’s new upgrade finally breaks the text barrier
The AI brand announced on Monday it will be making its images and voice features available to ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise users......»»
Best home internet deals for September 2023: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
SpaceX breaks another booster reuse record, but did anyone see it?
SpaceX has continued its trend toward a minimalist broadcast approach. Enlarge / Starlink 6-17 launches from Florida on Tuesday night. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX launched its 67th rocket of the year on Tuesday night, a stag.....»»
Satechi’s new MagSafe Wallet doubles as a stand and holds 4 cards in its vegan leather build
Not even Satechi could resist launching a new iPhone 15 accessory, and today, the brand is out with its all-new vegan leather MagSafe Wallet Stand. The new release not only breaks the mold by holding four IDs or credit cards, but it also steps up to.....»»
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record for longest spaceflight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight......»»
China breaks its silence on iPhone ban rumors
China's foreign ministry has issued a formal yet vague statement about the iPhone ban saga, which may or may not help the situation.The last three days have been tumultuous for Apple, following reports that the iPhone was no longer welcome in China's.....»»