Month: June 2016
How the animal internet sheds light on the secrets of migration
Digital tracking of creatures from tiny birds to whales offers up new data on the epic trips some species make, and their role in ecology and economics Aristotle thought the mysterious silver eel emerged from the earth fully formed. The young Sigmund Freud could not understand how it reproduced, and modern biologists puzzled for years […]
WTF are techies saying? A linguistic guide for the aspiring tech hustler
In Silicon Valley, being ahead of the jargon curve can bring great social and financial rewards and it may even be confused for true innovation Its as common as the hoodies and the Soylent: Silicon Valley loves its jargon while simultaneously groaning over the weight of its pretense. However, this pain point is also an […]
Venezuelan opposition leaders attacked by pro-government groups
Lawmaker hit with pipe amid rising tension as opposition calls for recall referendum against Nicols Maduro and deep economic crisis is fueling protests Venezuelan opposition lawmakers said they were attacked by pro-government groups as they tried to enter the electoral board headquarters on Thursday to demand a recall referendum against President Nicols Maduro. The incident […]
New elements on the periodic table are named
(CNN)Meet nihonium (Nh), moscovium (Mc), tennessine (Ts) and oganesson (Og), the newest elements on the periodic table to receive names. But don’t get too attached to the nomenclature for these elements, formerly known by their respective atomic numbers 113, 115, 117 and 118. The names are on a five-month probation before things are made official. […]
Uncertain economy may prompt Fed to delay rate hike, Janet Yellen suggests
Federal Reserve chair points to considerable uncertainty in speech following weak jobs report on Friday, amid concerns over Brexit and Chinese economy Hikes to US interest rates might be on hold again thanks to considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook Janet Yellen suggested in a speech on Monday. Speaking at the World Affairs Council of […]