Новости за 16.01.2017

Is Debbie Reynolds' death a day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, an example of dying from a "broken heart"? This question was originally answered on Quora by James Porter.

The Silk Road is fashion’s most famous passage, but it’s not the only one. In fact, history of cotton and wool trade, intercultural exchange of dyeing and weaving techniques, as well as current fast fashion trends exhibit the vital connection between social mobility, innovation and style. It was only a [...]

Isiah Thomas says the small-ball trend is not a new concept.

There are at least 10 reasons why the dramatic victory by the Green Bay Packers over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Playoffs is good for the NFL. The recent presidential election reminds us that no matter what fans of political candidates think in New York and California, a confluence of [...]

Although the response to this wave of populism is not officially on the Davos agenda, the topic is likely to dominate conversations among the political, academic and corporate leaders attending the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) event which has itself become a posterchild for globalization, digitization and free trade. Underpinning this [...]

Ignoring your coworkers is rude...especially when you ask them to repeat everything they laid out so painstakingly! But it's so hard not to let your mind wander. And it's just one your broken New Year's resolutions we'll explore this week. Cartoon by Ted Rall

During the Space Race in the early 1960s, three "human computers" were instrumental in getting the Mercury astronauts into space. Three African-American mathematicians, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan, became hidden figures, forgotten by history because of their gender and race.

With the federal elections set to take place this year, verifying and flagging controversial stories might help limiting their effect on the political debate.

This post features reflections from several individuals on Dr. King's legacy and the significance of his remarks on the dignity of labor. You are doing many things here in this struggle. You are demanding that this city will respect the dignity of labor. So often we overlook the work [...]

Surprise: Millennials are outreading their elders, and print books remain their format of choice.

Don't panic, capitalists! Communism will save you.

For China, tourism is a tool. The country sees it as a facilitator of people-to-people communication and a way to spread international friendship. In other words: soft power.

Brands looking to offer discounts to increase sales need to tread lightly. It is vital to develop a specific strategy and partnerships.

The strong 'Fantastic Beasts' overseas grosses offer hope that there is still overseas interest in 2000's-era blockbuster franchises.

One of the main advantages the Nintendo Switch has over its competition is its ability to make local multiplayer games portable and the upcoming Ultra Street Fighter II brilliantly exemplifies this.

If the Senate confirms Betsy DeVos’ appointment as the new Secretary of Education this week, it is unclear how much of a role technology will play in federal K-12 education efforts. DeVos has not publicly remarked at length on the role of edtech, which understandably troubles some edtech supporters.

'Bachelor' brackets and fantasy leagues are the latest phenomenon to hit 'Bachelor' Nation and have over half a million fans predicting roses, rings and rejection.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a Civil Rights leader"who brought hope and healing to America." At the same time, the national holiday also serves as an opportunity to honor today's leaders who continue the fight for Civil Rights and justice. In the area of [...]

New leaks show the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S8, and the phone is going to be a stunner

We have another entry in this year's race for worst report issued at Davos, the World Economic Forum meeting. This one is from the Business and Sustainable Development Commission which appears to be yet another fine sounding group invented by a couple of blokes. Apparently sustainable business development could mean [...]

WWE established Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins as Raw's top stars and AJ Styles and Dean Ambrose as main eventers on SmackDown last year, but these five moves would freshen up both brands.

The unprecedented warming in the last decades in arctic and alpine regions has a surprising effect on permafrost, apart destabilizing the ground thawing permafrost releases also elements, some toxic, into freshwater.

As a science, economics does not always succeed at predicting how humans behave. The discipline assumes a level of rationality, and an ability to process complex information, that far exceeds human capacity. But as a standard for how people ought to behave, economics provides an excellent set of lessons. Consider [...]