Norwest’s Lisa Wu explains how to think like a VC when fundraising
The overlapping in job roles is uncanny: The best investors and founders have to find focus through the noise, understand the weight of due diligence and pitch others with conviction. At the TechCrunch Early Stage: Marketing and Fundraising.....»»
Opinion: Kenya"s logging ban has been lifted—it"s a political decision and a likely setback for conservation
Kenyan president William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging, despite public objections. Ruto said it would create jobs and boost economic growth. Lisa E. Fuchs has studied the Mau Forest Complex, one of Kenya's most important—and most threat.....»»
How does ice cream work? A chemist explains why you can"t just freeze cream and expect results
Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some sugar and flavors, and freeze......»»
Q&A: Research with embryo models needs legal clarity
Science often runs ahead of legislation—and this is now also true for research on embryo-like cell aggregates from human stem cells. Bioethicist Alessandro Blasimme of ETH Zurich explains why this controversial topic calls for legal clarity......»»
Why Do Cats Land on Their Feet? Physics Explains
As it turns out, felines can survive a fall from any height—at least in theory.....»»
Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap through cyber range training
In this Help Net Security interview, Debbie Gordon, CEO of Cloud Range explains the concept of a cyber range, its crucial role in preparing for real-world cyber threats, and the importance of realism in cyber training scenarios. Gordon also discusses.....»»
An expert in the uncanny explains why Barbie’s IRL DreamHouse is so creepy
Here’s why Airbnb’s topsy-turvy iteration of the Barbie DreamHouse evokes uncanny emotions. A mass of hot pink emerges violently amid the green foliage, palm trees, and shrubbery. Located in Malibu, the oceanfront Barbie DreamHouse cre.....»»
How 2023 became the year of the half-movie
With Fast X, Across the Spider-Verse, and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, 2023 is shaping up to be the year of the half-movie. DT explains the phenomenon......»»
Cities need plans for extreme heat, says expert, as heat waves stretch across the globe
Extreme heat is now plaguing parts of the U.S., Europe, and Asia. A Virginia Tech expert explains what is making this one of the hottest summers on record......»»
A climate expert explains the Northern Hemisphere"s weird, wild summer, and what it means for Australia
The Northern Hemisphere summer has brought one extreme event after another—from heat waves to wildfires and floods. It comes as the world likely heads into an El Niño pattern, which brings a higher chance of hot, dry weather in much of Australia......»»
City livability rankings tell a biased story: Research in Dhaka explains why
Like many fast-growing megacities in Asia and Africa, Dhaka, in Bangladesh, is often stigmatized as one of the most unlivable cities on Earth, due to overcrowding, slums and substandard housing. The Bangladeshi capital boasts around 23 million reside.....»»
Bird Box Barcelona’s ending, explained
Bird Box Barcelona delivers the thrills expected from a post-apocalyptic film, leading to a tense and cathartic conclusion. Digital Trends explains the ending......»»
How to get rid of someone else’s Apple ID on your iPhone
Having someone else's Apple ID on your iPhone can be a frustrating problem to have. This article explains how to remove it and set your own Apple ID up again......»»
Cellular process that fuels plant growth yields surprising insights
A new study by Rice University bioscientists explains how basic cellular structures common to most life forms collaborate to fuel growth in a model plant organism. The findings could shed light on corresponding mechanisms in human cells......»»
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1’s ending, explained
Wondering what to make out of the ending for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1? Digital Trends explains what happened and what's next for Ethan Hunt......»»
Microbial predators cause seasonal fluctuations in wastewater treatment, study shows
A community of microbial predators influences the composition of the bacterial community in wastewater. This explains seasonal variations in the microbial community that affect the efficiency of water treatment. This is the result of a study conducte.....»»
Insidious: The Red Door’s ending, explained
The Lamberts are back, but how does their story end in the final Insidious movie? DT explains the ending to Insidious: The Red Door......»»
The physics of how gentoo penguins can swim speedily underwater
A variable called the "angle of thrust" explains why finned wings generate so much thrust. Enlarge / Gentoo penguins are the world's fastest swimming birds, thanks to the unique shape and structure of their wings. (credit: Priya.....»»
Island Enterprise Browser: Intelligent security built into the browsing session
In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Fey, CEO of Island, explains the differences between consumer browsers and the Island Enterprise Browser, how it protects organizations’ data, and how it uses contextual information to provide users wit.....»»
Mathematical model explains how hollow-core fibers guide light with ultra-low data loss
Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a mathematical model to explain how antiresonant hollow-core fibers guide light in a way that keeps data loss ultra-low. Until now, scientists had no complete explanation for this well-observed phen.....»»
Why do rational people believe lies online? Research explains how misinformation spreads
Misinformation is an unfortunate reality of social media. On any given day, visitors to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other websites can find made-up "facts" about anything from vaccines to the war in Ukraine to climate change......»»