What pets can teach us about mindfulness
Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising and falling. So I wait. I feel her warmth, listen.....»»
Go Big or Go Home: What Sports Can Teach Business About Technology
Sports are leading the way in the novel application of data and technology in so many ways. Here are some valuable lessons for other businesses. Continue reading........»»
"Olympian" bat"s flight offers climate change clues
A tiny bat that flew 2,018 kilometers (1,254 miles) from Britain to Russia is being hailed as a mini-Olympian by scientists who hope her flight will teach them more about how climate change is affecting the species......»»
A Better Way To Teach Geometry Using 3D Models
Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of Make: Geometry, explain how to use 3D models to teach geometry, which can help students visualize and grasp the basic shapes. Joan describes herself as a recovering rocket scientist who worked at JPL. Rich.....»»
Edtech startup bina raises $1.4M to teach 4- to 12-year-olds, launch School-as-a-Service
With the pandemic wreaking havoc amongst early years education amid school lockdowns, it’s no wonder edtech startups have piled into the space. But it has also served to highlight the abysmal nature of early years teaching: Some 40 million teachers.....»»
Rover promises a network of "trusted sitters and dog walkers." That wasn"t enough to save these pets
Like many new pandemic pet owners, Nia Morgan knew her puppy, Zorro, had grown very attached to her due to all the time she spent at home with him. So she was understandably hesitant about leaving him for the first time with a sitter she'd hired thro.....»»
How Final Fantasy VII radicalized a generation of climate warriors
From activists to families, FFVII's cautionary, planetary tale still resonates. I mean, all the packaging required for a game spanning three CDs might help inspire some environmental mindfulness on its own. In September of 1997, Final Fan.....»»
Caffeine Boosts Bees" Focus and Helps Them Learn
By associating caffeinated sugar-water and a target scent, researchers teach bumblebees to stay on task -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Man"s new best friend: What cats can teach us about human genetics and precision medicine
Although cats have lived alongside humans for millennia, it remains a dogs' world. This bias has historically bled into science as well. It's time for cats to get their day, argues veterinary medicine expert Leslie Lyons in a Forum published July 28.....»»
Researchers automate brain MRI image labeling, more than 100,000 exams labelled in under 30 minutes
Researchers have automated brain MRI image labeling, needed to teach machine learning image recognition models, by deriving important labels from radiology reports and accurately assigning them to the corresponding MRI examinations. Now, more than 10.....»»
People with COVID Often Infect Their Pets
New unpublished studies show that dogs and cats with COVID-positive owners frequently have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Gillmor Gang: Catching Up
As the pandemic dwindled enough to get in our car with dogs, SiriusXM, and our children in the rear view mirror, we drove to South Carolina. Tina had endured the last year and almost another half while her mother languished with aging pets, her husba.....»»
Sociologist confirms what pet parents know: Pets really are part of the family
Do you sign your pets' names to your holiday card? Have you ever sent your dog to day care? Do you shop regularly for cat or dog toys? Welcome to a new breed of American family—the multispecies family......»»
Track your pets with 24/7 GPS monitoring with the LTE-enabled Whistle Switch
Not all pet trackers are made the same. With the Whistle Switch Smart Collar, you can track down your pets with the help of LTE......»»
Among Us gets a physical release packs with crewmate plush and more extras
Among Us has a physical release on the way that includes all DLCs, pets, a crewmate plush, access cards, and more goodies......»»
Obviously AI, a no code startup for data analysts, increases its seed round to $4.7M
Nirman Dave’s two startups are very different, but both have a DIY spirit. The first, called CircuiTricks and founded during his gap year after high school, created kits to teach students about electronics and physics. Now Dave is chief executive o.....»»
Cats may catch COVID-19 from sleeping on their owner"s bed
New research being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), held online this year, suggests that people with COVID-19 frequently pass it on to their pets. Cats that sleep on their owner's bed seem to.....»»
Training platform Virti raises $10M Series A led by IQ Capital to teach soft skills in VR
As the pandemic took hold, training staff had to “go virtual.” Typically, that would have meant falling back on existing corporate training solutions, which we all know and “love.” Could there be another way? In 2018, trauma surgeon D.....»»
How WesternUnion is fighting back against fintech startups
The saying goes that, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” That may or may not be true, but at least one “old dog” is working hard to disprove that saying. Western Union has been operating in the cross-border payments space for nearly 1.....»»
Have cats become more affectionate in lockdown? New research shows the impact of the pandemic on pets
For many, their pets have proved to be a positive companion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as a more 'normal' life resumes on the road out of lockdown, new research has been published examining whether the mental health of owners has affected the.....»»
Psychedelic VR meditation startup Tripp raises $11 million Series A
As an increasing number of startups sell investors on mobile apps that help consumers prioritize well-being and mindfulness, other startups are looking for a more immersive take that allows users to fully disconnect from the world around them. Tripp.....»»