Karen Hopkin: This is Scientific American’s 60-Second Science. I’m Karen Hopkin. Hopkin: When you stop to think about it, it’s not all that easy to speak. First you have to think of something to say. Then your brain has to tell your mouth to say it. Interruptions anywhere along this …
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Early research into the growing electronic sports (esports) industry highlights a need for better coaching to prevent burnout among professional players. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo, identified several areas, including player fatigue, mental stress and peak performance conditions, that require in-depth research to improve coaching …
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In a time of geopolitical chaos and inflation, Simon Mikhailovich’s extreme wealth preservation strategies don’t seem so paranoid. Cyberattacks. Inflation. Pandemic. Is your money safe? The question is asked by Simon Mikhailovich, a Russian émigré and entrepreneur who is in the business of selling a certain kind of safety. His …
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The new Bespoke French Door Refrigerator combines a customizable design with space and food-saving features, and ensures that there is a Bespoke fridge to suit every family’s needs Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. recently announced the global launch of the Bespoke French Door Refrigerator, which will be available in …
Read More »While most Muslims prepare to break their fast at sunset during Ramadan, not all will be able to relish the sweet release of their first meal of the day. For those in hospitality like Elzhe Pahir, chef and manager at Tarim Uyghur Handmade Noodles in Auburn, the day ratchets up …
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Clubhouse is testing a new in-room gaming feature on both iOS and Android devices, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Tuesday. As part of the initial launch, the app is rolling out a game called “Wild Cards,” which presents a series of questions that are designed to spur conversation and …
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Police say they’re searching for a trailer containing $50,000 in electronics that was reported stolen in Guelph. According to a release, a man reported Monday (April 11) that his Volvo truck was missing from the Southgate Drive and Clair Road West parking lot where he had left it on Saturday. …
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In 2020, it felt like Bon Appétit’s Test Kitchen was everywhere. The series of videos, populated by a cast of quirky chefs cooking beautifully shot recipes at the food publication’s office, captured the food-loving public’s attention like a Friday-night serial. They were a blockbuster for the magazine until revelations about …
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Digital Twins getty The rise of new competitive automotive companies and the recent pandemic are driving new and more agile development processes in automobile design and manufacturing. These new agile processes are also helping automobile companies acclimate to the semiconductor challenges brought on by global forces that hobbled automobile production …
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If you’re a sports fan, you’re no stranger to debates. The Raptors have the best homecourt advantage in the NBA. Auston Matthews scores most of his goals at the beginning of games. Scottie Scheffler is going to bogey the 12th hole at Augusta on Sunday. Those are the types of …
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