Technology firm Fujitsu announced a new “Work Life Shift” program that will offer unprecedented flexibility to its 80,000 workers in Japan. “Staff will be able to work flexible hours, and working from home will be standard wherever possible,” reports the BBC. From the report: In a statement sent to the BBC, Fujitsu said it “will introduce a new way of working…
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Check out this sloth robot
SlothBot is a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot that can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/sloth-robot-video…
Tim O’Reilly Asks If Venture Capital Is Doing More Harm Than Good
Tim O’Reilly is the founder of O’Reilly Media (formerly O’Reilly & Associates), and is credited by Wikipedia as helping to popularize the term open source. But Techcrunch reveals what he’s learned about venture capital from his work with Bryce Roberts (O’Reilly’s investing partner at early-stage venture firm O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures). “At a minimum, O’Reilly — who bootstrapped his own company, O’Reilly…
A New Card Ties Your Credit To Your Social Media Stats
Founded by Instagram and finance alums, Karat wants to be the black card in every influencerâ(TM)s wallet. From a report: Spencer Donnelly, who goes by TheRussianBadger on YouTube, has cultivated an audience of nearly 2.7 million subscribers for his gaming videos. For years, business has been rosy. YouTube shares a percentage of the ad revenue on each of his videos, and…
What’s The Best Time To Water Plants During Summer Time
Do you struggle with overwatering or underwatering? You might not be following the correct watering schedule. Here’s what gardeners need to know about the best time to water plants during the summer! RELATED: Summer Gardening Tips For Your Survival Garden Facts You Should Know on the Best Time to Water Plants During Summer Best Watering…Continue Reading
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Python Overtakes Java? JetBrains Releases ‘State of Developer Ecosystem’ Survey
The creators of the Kotlin programming language — the Czech software development company Jetbrains — announced results from their annual “State of the Developer Ecosystem” survey. This year’s survey involved 19,696 developers in 18 countries, and found that: JavaScript is the most used overall programming language. Websites are the most common type of application developers work on. Python has overtaken Java…
Crypto Exchange Quadriga Was a Fraud and Founder Was Running Ponzi Scheme, Regulator Says
The Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange that saw millions of dollars disappear just as its founder died was a “fraud” and Ponzi scheme, according to the Ontario Securities Commission. CBC.ca reports: The regulator said Thursday that Vancouver-based Quadriga’s late founder Gerald Cotten committed fraud by opening accounts under aliases and crediting himself with fictitious currency and crypto asset balances, which he traded with…
Millions of us take drugs for high blood pressure – is it worth it?
Hypertension affects one in four adults and is usually treated with medication, even though lifestyle changes can reduce blood pressure. Here’s what you need to know Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24632821-200-millions-of-us-take-drugs-for-high-blood-pressure-is-it-worth-it/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Rodents and a rocket carried these researchers’ dreams to space
The human body evolved within the constant force of Earth’s gravity. To prevent bone and muscle atrophy during their stays in space, astronauts must exercise every day. For researchers studying bone or muscle loss that might be caused by diseases, aging or a sedentary lifestyle, the microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station is a unique place to perform experiments that…
Some Farmers Have Discovered That Online Stardom Can Be More Lucrative Than their Crops or Livestock
An anonymous reader shares a report: It’s not an easy time to be an American farmer. The number of farms in the US is declining, according to the Department of Agriculture, as consolidation makes big operations even bigger. In 2017, the most recent year for the USDA’s industry census, the average farm income was just $43,053, and less than half of…