To sustain a thriving café culture, we must ditch the disposable cup.
Takeaway coffees—they're a convenient start for millions of people each day, but while the caffeine perks us up, the disposable cups drag us down, with nearly 300 billion ending up in landfill each year......»»
The deinfluencing trend reflects a growing desire for authenticity online
A new social media trend has recently emerged in response to the materialistic nature of influencer culture: deinfluencing. This trend involves influencers discouraging their followers from buying overpriced or ineffective products......»»
Week in review: Fileless attacks increase 1,400%, consumers ditch brands hit by ransomware
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Island Enterprise Browser: Intelligent security built into the browsing session In this Help Net Security interview, Mike Fey, CEO of Island, explai.....»»
Researchers discover drug-resistant, often deadly pathogen living in dogs" ears, creating concern it may jump to humans
Scientists at McMaster University and India's University of Delhi have discovered and isolated the first live culture of the drug-resistant pathogen Candida auris from an animal, specifically from the ear canals of stray dogs......»»
Science activism is surging, which marks a culture shift among scientists
Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin's theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 20.....»»
Extracellular cytochrome nanowires appear to be ubiquitous in microbes
A Geobacter bacteria isolated from a contaminated ditch in Oklahoma has an unusual appendage—a long extracellular nanowire that can conduct electricity. The electron transport chain in this nanowire carries electrons from the bacteria to an insolub.....»»
How to cultivate a culture of continuous cybersecurity improvement
Regulatory compliance and cybersecurity improvement are not two sides of the same coin: they are distinct pillars that demand specialized attention. Achieving compliance does not create an impenetrable fortress against threats, it merely creates a ba.....»»
Here are the best Mastodon apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Mastodon has seen a big spike in new users over the last week as people look for new social network options. One of the great things about Mastodon is the thriving ecosystem of third-party apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Head below as we round.....»»
75% of consumers prepared to ditch brands hit by ransomware
As 40% of consumers harbor skepticism regarding organizations’ data protection capabilities, 75% would shift to alternate companies following a ransomware attack, according to Object First. Consumers request data protection Furthermore, consume.....»»
SpaceCamp, the amazing 1986 film, is stuck in a streaming black hole
Released months after the space shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986, SpaceCamp disappeared from pop culture despite a standout cast and legendary composer......»»
Porsche said to rethink plan to ditch Macan ICE sales in U.S. by mid-decade
Porsche told dealers it expects U.S. sales to hit 80,000 next year......»»
Modern Hunter-Gatherers Have Thriving Gut Microbiome, Compared with Californians
A Western lifestyle seems to diminish the diversity of gut microbes.....»»
iPad keyboard maker Brydge revived under new ownership; details on unpaid salaries and unfulfilled orders unknown
In May, I published an in-depth exposé detailing the downfall of Brydge, the once-thriving startup making popular keyboard accessories for iPad users. At the time, Brydge told me that an acquisition of the company was in the works involving a “th.....»»
The decade of the dead: How 28 Days Later, World War Z, and zombies took over pop culture
Released 10 years apart, 28 Days Later and World War Z offered similar prophetic visions of global outbreak that make them more resonant in a post-COVID world......»»
Research finds "extensive" drug culture in UK football
Drug taking at football matches has superseded alcohol as a major safety concern, according to new research led by health and behavior experts at the University of Stirling......»»
Bison reintroduced to Canada"s Banff thrive again
Wild bison that once numbered in the tens of millions in North America before being hunted almost to extinction are once again thriving in a pocket of western Canada......»»
Drug-resistant fungi are thriving in even the most remote regions on Earth, finds new study
New research has found that a disease-causing fungus—collected from one of the most remote regions in the world—is resistant to a common antifungal medicine used to treat infections......»»
Exoplanet may reveal secrets about the edge of habitability
How close can a rocky planet be to a star, and still sustain water and life? A recently discovered exoplanet may be key to solving that mystery......»»
Parrots Are Taking Over the World
Smart, adaptable and loud, parrots are thriving in cities far outside their native ranges.....»»
BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby gives us a glimpse at the Sun’s closest neighbor
Despite being an icon in pop culture, our Sun’s closest neighboring planet, Mercury, has had a fairly boring life when it comes to space exploration. … The post BepiColombo’s third Mercury flyby gives us a glimpse at the Sun’s clo.....»»
Company culture shapes willingness of workers to act sustainably, research shows
Amidst rising concerns about the global climate crisis, Princeton researchers have uncovered the surprisingly large role that companies play in shaping sustainable behaviors among employees, as well as a link between eco-friendly behaviors and happie.....»»