What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership
Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains.....»»
Parasaurolophus pipes: Modeling the dinosaur"s crest to study its sound
Fossils might give a good image of what dinosaurs looked like, but they can also teach scientists what they sounded like. The Parasaurolophus is a duck-billed dinosaur with a unique crest that lived 70 million to 80 million years ago. It stood around.....»»
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik.....»»
Neanderthal adhesive manufacturing site found in Gibraltar cave
Cut into a Gibraltar cliff face overlooking the Alboran Sea, a cave opening leads back in time to one of the earliest manufacturing sites on the planet—a Neanderthal-built tar distillation oven hidden for 65,000 years......»»
Fossil collection found in Neanderthal cave suggests abstract thinking
Research led by the Universidad de Burgos has uncovered evidence suggesting Neanderthals engaged in collecting activities based on discoveries at the Prado Vargas Cave in Burgos, Spain. Fifteen Upper Cretaceous marine fossils were found, indicating t.....»»
Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it. How we tackled that challenge head on
It is not easy to teach about race in today's political and social climate......»»
Apple’s latest Find My feature taps airlines to rescue lost luggage
Apple has released a new feature that will let users generate Find My links of missing items and share them with airline service providers to recover them......»»
When should you rescue a hedgehog? An expert guide
Hedgehogs are the most rescued wild animal in the UK. Here's our guide to help you know when they need to be rescued—and when it is best to leave them alone......»»
New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats
Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»
What the Thai cave rescue can teach us about unconventional leadership
Leadership can emerge from unexpected places, especially during times of crisis. One such example occurred during the 2018 rescue of a group of 12 young soccer players and their coach, who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand after heavy rains.....»»
Research confirms stereotypes about job-related traits
Stereotypes about which personality traits are associated with different jobs are largely true, an extensive study by psychologists suggests. The findings help to explain why some people thrive in creative professions, others aspire to leadership rol.....»»
Does the Coriolis Effect Cause Your Cowlick?
No, but the direction of our hair whorls could teach us about human development.....»»
What monkeys might teach us about evaluating presidential candidates
Does a candidate's appearance affect how we vote? There's growing evidence that suggests the answer may be yes. In a recent study published on the preprint server bioRxiv, neuroscientists at the University of Pennsylvania and the Champalimaud Center.....»»
"New wave" as start-up sweeps up Thai ocean plastic
As a long-tail boat arrives at a fishing village on the southern Thai island of Koh Chang, residents gather to sell their wares—not seafood, but plastic......»»
What animal societies can teach us about aging
Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»
Newsom To The Rescue: Governor Supersizes California’s Film & TV Tax Credits To Get Hollywood Back To Work
Newsom To The Rescue: Governor Supersizes California’s Film & TV Tax Credits To Get Hollywood Back To Work.....»»
Moo Deng: The celebrated hippo"s real home has disappeared—will the world restore it?
The playful and pudgy mammal that went viral from its Thai zoo enclosure has a sad story to tell about her fellow hippos......»»
India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as it braces for a tropical storm
Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as rescue teams braced on Thursday for a tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal......»»
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work"
Dave Ramsey Tells Mark Cuban Regardless Of Socio-Economic Status, "You Have To Teach Kids To Work".....»»
Apple’s VP of talent and recruiting departing in yet another executive shakeup
It’s another day, and there’s yet another report of a departure among high-ranking Apple leadership. Today it’s Apple’s VP of talent and recruiting head Sjoerd Gehring, who is leaving for a new role at Citadel. Here’s what that means for Ap.....»»
The best computer desks for 2024
Looking for a new piece of furniture that will fit in your office, dorm, or gaming cave? Here's a list of the top desks to fit all kinds of spaces and angles......»»