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[ad_1] Could a new culture-based approach to climate adaptation help inspire more effective policy solutions to tackle the effects of global warming? /smart-living/environment/climate-change-adaptation-culture-111698825140899.html 111698825140899 story A recent Reuters report highlighted how farmers in Guatemala are growing climate-hardy beans as they adapt to climate change. They are growing drought-resistant bean varieties, as climate change continues to…

[ad_1] A new study by researchers at Imperial College London warns that the window to avoid 1.5 degrees of warming is shrinking /smart-living/environment/global-warming-carbon-budget-2030-emissions-111698753556331.html 111698753556331 story By early 2029, the world is likely to breach a key tipping point, an increase in 1.5 degrees of warming, the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming, if fossil…

[ad_1] At its ‘Scary Fast’ event, Apple announced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, along with a new MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac /smart-living/innovation/explained-apple-event-macbook-pro-imac-m3-chips-111698740985818.html 111698740985818 story At its ‘Scary Fast’ event on 30 October, Apple announced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips that promise dramatically increased performance and new capabilities for…

[ad_1] Although parental influence is of paramount importance in shaping gender role expectations, the cycle can be broken /relationships/raising-parents/gender-equality-parenting-tips-raising-sons-and-daughters-111698655153997.html 111698655153997 story Of late, my Instagram feed often shows videos of mothers teaching their young sons how to do household chores. They could be doing dishes, folding the laundry, or helping in the kitchen. Each of…

[ad_1] A new study investigates how people use selfies to communicate and what information people derive from them /smart-living/innovation/explained-selfies-research-communication-science-111698667558196.html 111698667558196 story This year, the term ‘selfie’ turns 21. It was first used by an Australian man, Nathan Hope, in September 2002. However, even in this age of selfies, there is a lack of deep understanding…

[ad_1] During a 25-year-long career in the IT industry, Bengaluru-based Daisy Chittilapilly has had a front row view of how technology can bring about change in key sectors such as healthcare and education. What excites her most about it is that the industry has still just scratched the surface of what digitisation can do for…

[ad_1] Japanese researchers say this is the first-ever study that shows mammals may be able to thrive in space /smart-living/innovation/mouse-embryos-international-space-station-jaxa-research-111698649567235.html 111698649567235 story Mouse embryos have been grown on the International Space Station and developed normally in the first study indicating it could be possible for humans to reproduce in space, a group of Japanese scientists…

[ad_1] Scientists have identified a molten layer deep within the interior of Mars after analyzing seismic data created by meteorite impacts /smart-living/innovation/week-in-tech-mars-russia-oneplus-antarctic-111698574047592.html 111698574047592 story Here’s a recap of what made news in the world of science and news technology this week. Scientists identify molten layer deep within interior of Mars Scientists have found something new…

[ad_1] Members of the LGBTQ+ community found support, friendships, and collective outrage in the online activism /relationships/it-s-complicated/queer-safe-space-online-lgbtqia-same-sex-marriage-sc-verdict-111698470023705.html 111698470023705 story On October 17, the Supreme Court declared its stance against the Marriage Equality Rights petition in a 3-2 split. This verdict came after months of activism surrounding the petition as well as hopeful anticipation of members…

[ad_1] A 27-year-old male, who works in the field of social research, tells me: “I feel that in the last few years I have over and over grappled with this question around hope, and tried to make meaning of the world we live in. I find myself struggling when it comes to experiencing happiness or…

[ad_1] The OnePlus Open nearly nails the brief – top notch displays, good camera, great design, a foldable-first software and worry-free battery life /smart-living/innovation/oneplus-open-review-111698408160781.html 111698408160781 story 2023 has unequivocally been the year of foldables gathered mainstream momentum, with launches by Oppo, Tecno, Motorola and Samsung, not to mention many more from the likes of Google,…

[ad_1] Google has added more features to Maps including a more detailed navigation map and new ways to search /smart-living/innovation/google-maps-new-ai-powered-features-immersive-view-111698392089910.html 111698392089910 story Google is constantly changing how people explore and navigate with new features such as Immersive View, which was announced was announced at Google I/O 2023 in May. Now, with artificial intelligence (AI) at…

[ad_1] Customize QR codes for your Wi-Fi network, and a pick of speakers and soundbars to bring the noise /smart-living/innovation/house-party-tech-qr-codes-speakers-soundbars-111698345174206.html 111698345174206 story We have all had that moment where guests attending a party want to connect to the Wi-Fi. Repeating your Wi-Fi network’s name—and password—multiple times is tiresome. QR codes can simplify the process. It’s…

[ad_1] There is joy in bringing people together. The real thing to guard against is the feeling of being overwhelmed, exhausted or overstimulated /relationships/it-s-complicated/festive-season-introvert-hosting-party-planning-diwali-party-111698377341574.html 111698377341574 story Don’t cancel. There’s just one rule to follow if an introvert, for some unknowable reason, has chosen to host a house party. One of the paradoxes of being an…

[ad_1] From ground water depletion to space debris, here’s a closer look at the six risk tipping points that could be catastrophic to humanity /smart-living/environment/explained-six-risk-tipping-points-united-nations-report-111698321579910.html 111698321579910 story A new report released by the United Nations University has found that drastic changes are urgently needed to save socioecological systems from catastrophic threats. The report highlights that…