Natural materials such as straw bales, rammed earth, and adobe boast a rich history in construction, deeply embedded in diverse cultural practices worldwide. Why are we gravitating back towards these age-old methods? I believe it’s because they offer more than just durability; they bring a ch...
For many parents, summer is anything but a vacation. According to new research from the Modern Family Index (MFI), commissioned by Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) and conducted by The Harris Poll, 68% of parents agree that sometimes summer feels like a break for everyone but t...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand announced Tuesday it will open a long-anticipated travel bubble with Australia on April 19 now that both countries have been successful in stamping out the spread of the coronavirus.
and a new type of pest ate much of his crop. He’s concerned that his tried-and-true practices are not as effective as they used to be, and he’s wondering what might increase his odds of a better harvest next season. He pulls out his phone and asks an AI chatbot, ...
Trample grounds are important for identifying the social structure and interaction of groups of animals as they represent an extremely short period of time, and thus provide a snapshot of group behavior21. Thus, the MTS reflects the demographic structure of the P. antiquus present in this this ...
This past Valentine’s Day, pianist JingCi Liu gave us a lovely musical valentine, in the form of an album dedicated to women composers. Perhaps someday we can stop sayingwomenbefore the wordcomposer, but I understand how when one gender has been dominant and exclusionary, some redress is ...
After your customer interviews and industry research, you should be able to start identifying your key personas. You should notice patterns and similarities between customers, including their interests, purchasing behavior, and characteristics. Start by being as broad as possible before drilling down int...
Electricity costs will rise with less federal investment in building energy sources although fossil fuel will continue their billions in subsidies. More costs come from DDT’s cancelation of programs such as Energy Star identifying the most energy-efficient appliances and elimination of tax credits for...
You opened up this year about identifying as nonbinary. What has the response been like from your fans? They’ve been really receptive and loving. We’re in this weird, cool sexual and gender revolution with people broadening their horizons and trying to figure out where they’re at....
Identifying factors associated with vaccine uptake and intention to receive a vaccine can assist with development of strategies aimed at improving COVID- 19 vaccine acceptability and uptake among college students. Methods A simple random sample of 2341 students (both undergradu- ate and graduate), ...