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New book explores the relationship between beauty and crisis

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of the social and political structures that are necessary to all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 4th, 2024

‘Give our film a chance:’ Kraven the Hunter director addresses Sony’s Spider-Man Universe failures

Kraven the Hunter's director pleads with fans to give his upcoming comic book movie starring the popular Spider-Man villain a chance......»»

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There’s a horrific beauty in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s bugs

Not all of Stalker 2's bugs are bad. In fact, some of them make the shooter even scarier......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Cut down on holiday cleaning with these eufy robot vacuum Black Friday deals

If you need some help finding gifts, this guide explores the best eufy robot vacuum Black Friday deals that are live right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits

Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Arts universities found to have significant societal role in promoting social sustainability

In her doctoral research, Outi Niemensivu explores how arts universities' principles of internationalization and social sustainability intersect and are realized in local, intercultural contexts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Plastics contribute to "triple planetary crisis" impacts

The fact that plastics pollute the environment and generate problems has been well-researched in many areas. However, there is little information on the impacts of plastics on climate and biodiversity......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

A vision-driven approach: Researchers advocate use of imagination in tackling climate crisis

In a new npj Ocean Sustainability article, ten researchers advocate the use of imagination in tackling the climate crisis. They focus specifically on urbanizing river deltas, which are of great social and economic importance and highly vulnerable to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

COP29 so far: The good and bad news

Gradually, then suddenly is how Ernest Hemingway described going bankrupt. The climate crisis could be on a similar trajectory......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

The rise of the micro-influencer on social media

As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase

Youth in America are experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that an increasing number of students are experiencing symptoms of hopelessness, depression, and anxiety, alo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Minecraft Movie trailer explores the origins of Steve

Where "anything you can imagine is possible—as long as what you imagine can be built out of blocks." Jack Black stars as Steve in A Minecraft Movie......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

I"ve studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader

In a book I wrote with a colleague on organizational failures (The Apology Impulse) the inability of many of them to confront their failures, except to say a meaningless "we're sorry," is legend......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena

When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what we are looking at. That is certainly a common response for MIT's Alan Lightman, a trained physicist and prolific author of book.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Virtual reality could be gamechanger in police-civilian crisis encounters

Mental illness significantly increases the risk of arrest during police encounters, with 25% of those with mental health conditions reporting arrest histories. Studies reveal frequent use of excessive force and 25% of fatal police encounters involve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors

Over the past decades, psychologists and policymakers have been trying to devise interventions that could dissuade individuals from engaging in dishonest social behaviors, such as tax evasion or fraud. One promising strategy they identified entails a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change

Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems. But even they will need our help to survive climate change.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Book Review: An Expansive New Translation of a Haruki Murakami Classic

In End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, the title is flipped, but cyberpunk pleasures remain.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Book Bans Harm Kids

Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores "Mesoscience" to address global issues

Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and human health. However, do th.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish

Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Verte.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024