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......»»
Mario"s new voice and twerking Master Chief are upsetting, and here"s why
Video game characters are going to some pretty surreal places since entering the pop culture mainstream......»»
Creating "political economy of hope" at Pakistan-India border
Pakistani nationals of the Hindu faith migrate to India based on religion, caste, culture and history—and lately Indian government officials all the way up to the prime minister have been encouraging them to "return," according to Natasha Raheja, a.....»»
Conspiracy theories flourish on YouTube, study reports
A new study by social media researchers at the University of Sydney and QUT has found conspiracy theories are thriving on YouTube despite the platform's efforts to harden posting rules and guidelines......»»
Not dissuaded by cold display market, gaming monitor sector is increasingly competitive
The gaming monitor sector has defied the overall environment and attracted several major brands to compete for the market opportunities, benefiting from the thriving gaming industry and esports being listed as an official event for the Hangzhou 2022.....»»
Apple is one step closer to being forced to ditch its Lightning charger in Europe
The European Union is one step closer to forcing Apple and other electronics vendors to use a single charging standard for devices such as phones and tablets......»»
The process of waves carrying plasma heat is observed for the first time
In fusion power generation, it is essential that the high-energy particles generated by a fusion reaction in hot plasma heat it to sustain further fusion reactions. The key to this self-heating of the plasma is whether it can be heated by waves creat.....»»
Better understanding of cellular metabolism with the help of AI
Metabolism is essential to all living organisms, and modeling the chemical reactions that sustain life is no easy task. Now, EPFL scientists have released REKINDLE, a deep-learning process that is paving the way for more efficient and accurate modeli.....»»
Could a Heineken ad from 2017 actually hold the key to reducing partisan animosity?
A Stanford study found that the most effective approach for reducing partisan animosity involved watching a memorable Heineken commercial. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read F.....»»
Scientists find evidence for food insecurity driving international conflict 2,000 years ago
Ancient Palmyra has gripped public imagination since its picturesque ruins were "rediscovered" in the seventeenth century by western travelers. The most legendary story of ancient Palmyra is that of Queen Zenobia, who was ruling over a thriving city.....»»
Child stars: The power and the price of cuteness
Anyone who was paying attention to North American pop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s will remember that it was a moment fascinated with childhood. The most mainstream entertainment revolved around idealized images of predominantly white ch.....»»
It’s Time for Cities to Ditch Delivery Trucks—for Cargo Bikes
A new study shows that cycling packages the final few miles to their recipients isn’t just greener than using a van, but often quicker too......»»
Mysterious soil virus gene seen for first time
In every handful of soil, there are billions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, all working to sustain the cycle of life. Understanding how these microorganisms interact with one another helps scientists analyze soil health, soil carbon and nutrient cy.....»»
Importance of gender-affirming school culture to reduce peer victimization among gender-nonconforming youth
Gender nonconforming youth are often subject to bullying and harassment, but the negative effects of this experience are not well understood. Previous studies have found that gender-nonconforming youth are at heightened risk of depression, social wit.....»»
The growing awareness and prominence of environmental sustainability
I know that there is a great deal of ideological intensity in our culture today: our attention is constantly drawn to distinctions between red states and blue states and between conservatives and liberals. While conservatives often oppose government.....»»
Clerks III and the geek legacy of Kevin Smith
With his View Askewniverse, Kevin Smith not only popularized the concept of a shared universe but also created a lasting legacy of championing pop culture......»»
This designer thinks AI-powered, customized jeans are the future
Collina Strada’s designer Hillary Taymour collaborated with Unspun to create high-fashion low-waste jeans. Hillary Taymour, the designer behind the bohemian brand Collina Strada, wants you to ditch off-the-shelf jeans. Why would you buy pants.....»»
How TikTok’s pushy watermark boosted its brand—and hurt Instagram
TikTik’s logo has become one of the most recognizable in digital culture—thanks in part to competitors who inadvertently promoted it. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and cultur.....»»
Here’s what it will take for designers to pivot from a throwaway to a repair culture
A new exhibit at the Victoria & Albert museum reveals what objects people choose to repair—and how they want them fixed. Consumer culture in the 20th century has brought many wonders, but at the cost of an enormous amount of waste: We’v.....»»
iPhone 14 satellite SOS uses Qualcomm modem & Apple tech
Apple may be trying to ditch Qualcomm for iPhone components, but it's using the company's modem integrated with custom Apple tech for the satellite communications Emergency SOS feature.The new Emergency SOS feature in the iPhone 14 range uses multipl.....»»
24 years after original iMac, there"s still big demand for floppies
The iMac was the first mass-produced computer to ditch the 3.5-inch floppy disk, and the rest of the industry followed soon after — but that doesn't mean there isn't a market for them.While the floppy disk reigned supreme for nearly 40 years, Apple.....»»