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S1What to Know About Starting Your Career Remotely - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)  Remote work can be a blessing and curse for those just starting their careers. While it has clear benefits (improved work-life balance, geographic flexibility, and eliminating commutes), it’s not without drawbacks. There are unique challenges that come with starting your career remotely: isolation, distractions, and communication gaps. Fortunately, you can overcome these obstacle. Here’s how. Isolation: You can eliminate or reduce isolation by visiting a coworking space or a coffee shop, joining a club or intramural sports team, or working from a friend or family member’s house. Distractions: Distractions can be avoided by establishing boundaries with those around you and adjusting your environment. You might also try using a dedicated workspace, removing entertainment systems from that space. Communication gaps: Working remotely limits communication to Slack messages, video meetings, or phone calls. To limit communication gaps, take notes, get clear directions, and review similar past projects for reference.
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S2Why You Should Be Tracking Customer Surplus Value - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) How much value are your customers getting from your products? Net Promoter Scores are one tool to answer that question but the authors offer another: Customer Surplus Value. The idea, drawn from economics, is to ask customers how much money they’d need to be given to give up your product for a period of time. The more money it would take for them to accept, the more valuable the product. An experiment at LinkedIn shows how this measure complements NPS scores as a way of measuring customer satisfaction.
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S5Why Employees Who Work Across Silos Get Burned Out - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) When employees collaborate across silos, there are numerous benefits for organizations. But the employees who do this critical work — also known as boundary spanners or network brokers — may end up overwhelmed, burned out, and can even develop abusive behavior toward their fellow employees. Research shows why this can happen, and suggests three key strategies companies can use to mitigate any negative effects: strategically integrating cross-silo collaboration into formal roles, providing adequate resources, and developing check-in mechanisms and opportunities to disengage.
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S6New data shows net migration falling - what's actually behind the numbers As we head into an election where migration is likely to be a key issue, the statistics – which have always been a bit of a headache to untangle – can still feel pretty confusing. New data shows that in the year ending 2023, net migration (the number of people arriving in the UK and expected to stay long term, minus the number of people leaving) stood at 685,000.
This is unusually high by historical standards and is two to three times the pre-Brexit levels. The positive news for the government is that the data appears to show that net migration is falling from the previous year. But this is hard to pin down, as the goalposts keep moving. The data is revised when more complete travel information becomes available, but this can mean substantial changes from the initially reported statistics.
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S7Cancer can be caused by reversible molecular changes - as new study shows But before we talk about the new discovery, let’s first discuss the classical theory that attempts to explain why normal cells become cancer cells. This theory posits that DNA mutations are the primary cause of cancers.
It’s well known that ageing, as well as some lifestyle and environmental factors (such as smoking and UV radiation) cause random DNA mutations (also known as genetic alterations) in our cells. Most genetic alterations trigger cell death or have no consequence. However, a few mutations favour cell survival. If a sufficient number of “life extending” DNA mutations occur in a cell, this cell will become virtually immortal – starting a series of uncontrolled duplications that generate a cancer. This theory has been corroborated by extensive experimental evidence.
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S8AI is transforming global power structures - is Europe being left behind?
Ingeniera química española, investigadora en inteligencia artificial, Universidade da Coruña
The race for dominance of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry is redefining the global geopolitical order. Whoever can master this rapidly changing technology will have an unprecedented level of economic control, and will govern new employment on a vast scale. According to many economists, we are currently in the midst of the “fourth industrial revolution”.
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S9Flow: people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health Have you ever lost all sense of space and time when redecorating a room? How about being so focused while playing an instrument that the worries that weighed you down a minute ago just evaporated? Then you’ve probably experienced “flow”.
Flow is a term used in psychology to describe a state of heightened concentration, in which you are completely absorbed in an activity. It exists somewhere between boredom and stress – usually experienced during activities which are somewhat challenging but still meet our skill levels. When we experience flow, we tend to be highly effective, feel in control and forget about time.
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S10 Nudge Users to Catch Generative AI Errors The spring 2024 issue’s special report looks at how to take advantage of market opportunities in the digital space, and provides advice on building culture and friendships at work; maximizing the benefits of LLMs, corporate venture capital initiatives, and innovation contests; and scaling automation and digital health platform.
The spring 2024 issue’s special report looks at how to take advantage of market opportunities in the digital space, and provides advice on building culture and friendships at work; maximizing the benefits of LLMs, corporate venture capital initiatives, and innovation contests; and scaling automation and digital health platform.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has generated excitement since its release in November 2022, but it has also created new challenges for managers. On the one hand, business leaders understand that they cannot afford to overlook the potential of generative AI large language models (LLMs). On the other hand, apprehensions surrounding issues such as bias, inaccuracy, and security breaches loom large, limiting trust in these models.
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S11This New Map Of Gene Regulation Could Change The Way We See The Human Brain A project to map the gene regulation responsible for brain development takes some big first steps.
The pathology of mental disorders is complex. Researchers can’t just attribute mental disorders to one or a few single mutations in a gene or protein — there are too many factors at play. After all, some 98 percent of the human genome is composed of DNA segments that are important for regulating other genes. To pin down the interplay between these genes and mental disorders, a consortium funded by the National Institute of Mental Health are making a map. In a series of new papers, the researchers outlined genes and regulatory elements that control the brain’s pathways — crucial steps toward finding out how genes contribute to mental health disorders.
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S12This Big Study Found A Sleep Aid Hiding In Plain Sight The secret to great sleep might be easier than we thought — if you have the appetite for it. A recent study in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition explores a link between fruit and vegetable intake and sleep duration, with not-so-shocking results. There might be a new sleep aid for us all — and you can find it at the supermarket.
The paper looked at data from over 5,000 adults in Finland who recorded their sleep and dietary habits in a questionnaire. The authors, a team of public health scientists from the University of Helsinki, National Institute for Health and Welfare, and Turku University of Applied Sciences, observed that not only did plentiful produce consumption impact sleep, but so did the types of fruits and vegetables consumed.
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S13Are AI Gadgets Already Doomed? With smartphones touting many of the same AI features found in Humane’s Ai Pin and Rabbit’s R1, AI gadgets might be a short-lived fad.
No matter how you feel about AI gadgets and their usefulness, there’s no doubt that products like the Humane Ai Pin and Rabbit R1 have revitalized interest in new hardware.
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S15Nightmares Could Be An Early Warning Sign For This Common Disease Nightmares are unpleasant but perfectly normal – for most. However, my colleagues and I have recently discovered that they can also presage autoimmune diseases, such as lupus.
Our study, published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal, explored possible early warning signs of autoimmune disease flare-ups. We surveyed 676 patients with lupus and 400 doctors and carried out over 100 in-depth interviews.
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S16This is What Happens When You Breathe in Microplastics A map and model of where plastic particles travel inside the lungs help us better understand the health effects
We know that plastics are everywhere. For decades, we’ve manufactured countless products out of synthetic polymer materials and now tiny bits of the stuff have ended up in places they were never meant to be. Our food, water, and air are littered with micro- and nano-plastics. A surge of studies have shown it’s inside our own bodies too. Every testicle sampled in one recent research endeavor harbored microplastics. And that's far from the only organ involved: our lungs, blood, brains, kidneys, livers and breastmilk have also all been found to contain plastic. Emerging research suggests this prolific plastic pollution may carry some serious health consequences, from increased heart disease risk to a higher incidence of some cancers.
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S17Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for another scorcher of a summer, it’s time to take steps to increase our preparedness for extreme heat.
The potential for heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are well known hazards of extreme heat. Yet, physical health is not the only factor to consider under extreme heat; mental health can also suffer. Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months, as well as anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.
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S18Why did primates evolve such big brains? First study of its kind says it wasn't for finding food Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some species develop large brains in the first place?
The leading hypothesis for how primates evolved large brains involves a feedback loop: smarter animals use their intelligence to find food more efficiently, resulting in more calories, which provides the energy to power a large brain. Support for this idea comes from studies that have found a correlation between brain size and diet – more specifically, the amount of fruit in an animal’s diet.
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S19Pronatalism is the latest Silicon Valley trend. What is it - For Malcolm and Simone Collins, declining birth rates across many developed countries are an existential threat. The solution is to have “tons of kids,” and to use a hyperrational, data-driven approach to guide everything from genetic selection to baby names and day-to-day parenting.
They don’t heat their Pennsylvania home in winter, because heating is a “pointless indulgence”. Their children wear iPads around their necks. And a Guardian journalist witnessed Malcolm strike their two-year-old across the face for misbehaviour, a parenting style they apparently developed based on watching “tigers in the wild”.
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S20'Entrepreneurial spirit': A product of nature or nurture?
Profesor, Emprendedor e Investigador en economía y empresa, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
The concept of cultural entrepreneurship has many facets. It encompasses both the cultural and social impact of entrepreneurial training, and the environmental factors that influence its development.
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S21How Israel uses financial control as a tool of collective punishment against Palestine Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced on May 22 that Israel will withhold Palestinian tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank “until further notice”. The move came on the same day that Norway, Spain and Ireland announced that they will recognise a Palestinian state.
These funds constitute between 60% and 65% of the Palestinian public budget. Withholding them will have a devastating effect both on a Palestinian government already in financial crisis and on the lives of the Palestinian people.
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S22How to know when it's time to quit therapy Therapy is great. It gives you the space, time and resources to handle the most difficult challenges of life. Therapy can be especially helpful in the often-confusing life period of your 20s and 30s, when so much is changing and many of your peers have wildly different lifestyles.
The aim is to help you discover the thoughts, emotions and behaviour that are negatively affecting you, determine where these come from, and develop strategies to change them. But then, how do you know when it is the right time to quit therapy?
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S23S24S25Idea of EU citizenship still intangible for most Europeans
Professeur de droit public, Membre du LabLEX (Laboratoire de recherche en droit, UR 7480), Université Bretagne Sud (UBS)
From Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 June, Europeans from 27 member states will be hitting the polls in a vote with heavy stakes for the climate transition, immigration and democracy. But to what extent do these voters define themselves as Europeans? Will their ballot be driven by continental issues dear to Brussels, national considerations, or the populism that’s become increasingly evident across the continent?
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S26No, strict environmental rules do not harm global high-tech firms competitiveness Offhand, you may not think of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry as the greenest one around. The sector makes heavy use of chemicals and solvents, not to mention large amounts of water, and its complex supply chains sprawl worldwide.
No wonder businesses are under pressure to go green. Innovative technologies such as biotechnologies, which substitute biological processes for artificial chemical reactions, are often seen as the solution to sustainability problems.
Indeed, 80% of the most cutting-edge pharmaceutical companies have committed to net-zero goals by 2050 and many others have developed radical plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Novartis aims to achieve carbon neutrality within its operations by 2025 and reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its whole value chain by 2040. Danish giant Novo Nordisk has also committed to the cause, pledging to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by no later than 2045.
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S27Iran: who will be the next supreme leader? The recent death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash will not only trigger new presidential elections. Many commentators believe that Raisi was slated to become the next supreme leader of Iran.
This position is at the heart of the country’s complex political system. While there are many institutions involved in governing Iran, the supreme leader has the final say on most matters.
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S2828 Years Later, The Most Influential Batman Story Will Finally Be Finished There are many iconic on-screen versions of Batman, and there are a plethora of comic book stories that have inspired them. In 1996 and ‘97, a limited comic book series shaped the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight trilogy, as well as aspects of the Robert Pattinson-led The Batman. Now, 28 years after it was first published, this influential Batman story — The Long Halloween — will get a sequel series called The Last Halloween. Almost three decades after the tale began, one of the best Batman stories of all time will finally come to a close.
On May 25, DC Comics revealed that a new 10-part comic series called Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, will release its first issue on September 28, 2024. According to IGN, the series will be written by Jeff Loeb, who wrote The Long Halloween (1996) and its sequel Dark Victory (1999). Sadly, the artist responsible for the haunting look of The Long Halloween, Tim Sale, passed in 2022. Instead, as IGN reports, The Last Halloween will be illustrated “by a rotating team of artists working in tribute to Sale.”
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S29Porsche's First Hybrid 911 Has Tons of Speed -- But Tesla's Model S Plaid Still Wins Porsche is dipping its toes even further into electrification. The automaker’s new 911 sports car will be the first-ever hybrid version of its famed sports car, and maybe one of the most appealing hybrid EVs we’ve seen yet.
Even before this hybrid 911, Porsche has been steadily electrifying its portfolio with hybrid and all-electric vehicles. Outside the fully electric Taycan and more recent Macan Electric, Porsche’s lineup includes the Cayenne E-Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. We might still be a ways out from an all-electric take on Porsche’s classic sports car, but at least we’re getting a hybrid version to hold us over.
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S30'Knives Out 3' Might Finally Take on Its Biggest Rival Franchise Rian Johnson had lofty post-Last-Jedi plans, and he made them happen. Even though his potential Star Wars trilogy is still in limbo, his passion projects have received acclaim. While his Peacock detective series Poker Face is gearing up for Season 2, his Netflix mystery movie series that began with Knives Out is teasing a third movie, and the newly announced title is teasing a shift in genre, a shift that should place it squarely against another murder-mystery labor of love.
Netflix recently announced the third movie in the Knives Out universe will be titled Wake Up, Dead Man. While we don’t know any specific details of the plot, recent breakout movie stars Cailee Spaeny and Josh O’Connor will star opposite Daniel Craig, once again reprising his role as the drawling detective Benoit Blanc. Check out the full title reveal video below.
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