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Real Climate Solutions Will Take Real Leadership
January 4, 20245 min readAs we careen on a climate catastrophe, the COP28 conference has witnessed world leaders’ failure to avert clear disaster for humanityBy Christopher Wolf & William J. Ripple The United Nations Climate Change…
Auto Sales Are Expected to Slow After a Strong 2023
After enjoying a strong rebound in sales in 2023, the auto industry appears headed for slower growth this year as consumers struggle with elevated interest rates and high prices for new cars and light trucks.Edmunds, a market researcher,…
Why Fortnite is getting into cozy gaming | TechCrunch
When it comes to figuring out a formula for a hit game that keeps players coming back year after year, Saxs Persson would know. Now at Epic Games overseeing the Fortnite ecosystem, Persson previously spent 12 years at Mojang…
Here’s how to give a good gift, according to science
‘Tis the season of giving. ‘Tis also the season of returning.
American consumers are projected to spend roughly $960 billion this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. But retailers expect returns to…
These Rogue Worlds Upend the Theory of How Planets Form
“We know from direct imaging searches of young stars that very few stars have giant planets in orbits,” Bate said. “It is difficult to accept that there were many large planetary systems in Orion to disrupt.”Rogue Objects AboundAt this…
Confronting Illusions Can Help Heal Trauma
Physician and author Gabor Maté is known for his insights into the imprints that trauma leaves on the mind and body—and for his compassionate guidance on healing. In a series of best-selling books, he has argued that childhood…
Asian American Officials Cite Unfair Scrutiny and Lost Jobs in China Spy Tensions
When Thomas Wong set foot in the United States Embassy in Beijing this summer for a new diplomatic posting, it was vindication after years of battling the State Department over a perceived intelligence threat — himself.Diplomatic…
Best Internet Providers in Los Angeles, California
What is the best internet provider in Los Angeles?CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Los Angeles is AT&T Fiber. With symmetrical speeds, no data caps, no term agreements and no equipment rental fee, it's a great…
I guess I’m a projector person now? | TechCrunch
I’ve been one of the those “I don’t own a TV” people for a long time. Really my entire adult life, excepting those times when I shared my living space with someone who brought their own to the party.
My exact motivation is a bit…
Reindeer multitask by chewing cud and sleeping at the same time
In this busy holiday season, many of us multitask. Arctic reindeer are no exception.
Reindeer can eat and sleep at the same time, a new study suggests. This timesaving strategy, described December 22 in Current Biology,…