These are the storytelling lessons I learned from Steve Jobs - Fast Company
In an excerpt from his new book, Nest cofounder Tony Fadell writes of his time at Apple and how he saw Steve Jobs marshal facts and emotion to tell a tale.
Global study of more than 100,000 young people latest to link early smartphone ownership with poorer mental health in young adults
Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mind health and wellbeing in early adulthood, according to a global study of more than 100,000 young people.
How modern dog ownership has redefined family and parenting
Birth rates are declining worldwide, while dog parenting practices are gaining popularity. What does this growing “furry children” trend reveal about our societies? Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University suggest that, while dogs do not actually replace children, they may, in some cases, offer an opportunity to fulfil a nurturing drive similar to parenting, but with fewer demands than raising biological offspring. Their review, published in European Psychologist, also examines how the shifting roles of dogs within modern family structures are influenced by individual circumstances, but also by cultural norms.
China Can Detect F-22, F-35 Stealth Jets Using Musk’s Starlink Satellite Network, Scientists Make New Claim
China has long expressed concern that the United States could use Space X’s Starlink satellite network in the event of a potential contingency in the region. However, with their latest experiment, the scientists have allegedly demonstrated that China could exploit Starlink to its own advantage instead. In a recent experiment, a Chinese scientist and his […]
Ensuring AI innovation in Europe: Open letter to EU policymakers
Join leading companies and researchers calling for AI regulatory certainty in Europe. Read the open letter urging EU policymakers to adopt pro-innovation policies.
Solar Orbiter gets world-first views of the Sun’s poles
Thanks to its newly tilted orbit around the Sun, the European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter spacecraft is the first to image the Sun’s poles from outside the ecliptic plane. Solar Orbiter’s unique viewing angle will change our understanding of the Sun’s magnetic field, the solar cycle and the workings of space weather.
Monitoring marine litter from space is now a reality
Every 60 seconds the equivalent of a lorry-load of plastic enters the global ocean. Where it goes after that remains largely unknown. But a new ESA Discovery study reported in Nature Communications has proven the concept of monitoring floating plastic litter using satellites.
Why Leaders Fail When They Choose Comfort Over Clarity
In the post-pandemic workplace, leaders must escape the "Validation Trap" by balancing kindness with accountability through a clear framework and practical systems that foster trust, clarity and resilience.
268% Higher Failure Rates for Agile Software Projects, Study Finds | Engprax
The Agile Manifesto has existed for over 21 years now, yet there remains a gap in empirical research as to the actual impact of its values on the industry despite recent research finding 81% of business decision-makers in the UK and 89% in the USA are concerned about on-time delivery of software projects in their organisations.
Engines Of Creation | Podcast on Complexity and Innovation by Christian Mastrodonato
With Engines of Creation we will explore how successful products, organisations and ideas come to life. We will understand the ways to identify and manage complexity in evolving businesses and organisations. And how, by creating the right conditions, innovation emerge naturally and spontaneously.
The US lays out a road safety plan that will see cars 'talk' to each other
The US Department of Transportation has laid out a plan to deploy vehicle-to-everything tech across the country. The aim is to reduce the number of deaths...
Sunny Days Are Warm: Why LinkedIn Rewards Mediocrity
I, like many people, find LinkedIn particularly annoying. I like the premise of it, don’t get me wrong, a resume you don’t need to update all that often seems cool. Unfortunately though, its turned into the worst possible version of itself. It’s a place where people post half baked nonsense all for the sake of building a personal brand that nobody really cares about.
I log in and see constant posting that I can only describe as toxic mediocrity. A seemingly endless stream of posts that are over