Generative artificial intelligence was not part of the lexicon for most of us during President-elect Donald Trump’s first four years in the White House. That all changed in late 2022, when the launch of ChatGPT kicked off an AI investment boom that continues to this day. Now, after Trump this week beat out Vice President … Read more
Tony Stark lives in Scottsdale—or at least his doppelganger: Rick Smith, founder and CEO of AXON, a $30 billion leader in the public safety technology markets. Few entrepreneurs deserve the label “visionary” more than Smith. Since AXON’s founding in a garage in 1993, the company has grown from its original Taser products to a multi-billion … Read more
A pair of elephants at Berlin Zoo have figured out how to use a sock as a flexible changing shower head. Not only do they use the water to clean themselves, but they have been observed turning off the water, potentially as some sort of prank. The behaviors are yet further examples of tool use … Read more
Kendall VanGilder turned her eBay hustle into a full-time business in 2024. When she started selling clothing in 2022, she completely avoided start-up costs. She has made several strategic purchases that have helped her grow her business, including LED lights. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. … Read more
Reelgood.com helps people find out if the TV shows and movies they want to watch are streaming and where to find them. It also pulls data from its millions of monthly users about what they’re watching and uses the information to determine the most watched program in a given week. Here are the best shows … Read more
The study highlights the importance of strengthening trust in health communication from public sources such as the CDC and addressing the emotional impacts of loss. Study: Trust in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines as a driver of vaccine uptake in the United States, 2021–2023. Image credit: Shutterstock AI / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published … Read more
The Business High Point Membership Awards honors local leaders Updated: 10:01 AM EST November 8, 2024 HERE AT 945, TAKING A LIVE LOOK OUT ON THE HIGH POINT NOW THEY ARE CELEBRATING THEIR BUSINESS LEADERS. HIGH POINT MEMBERSHIP PRICES. IT’S A WAY TO EMPOWER CHANGE MAKERS IN THE TRIAD AND EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY. WELCOME THE … Read more
Past and possible future trajectories of the Earth system. Credit: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s43017-024-00597-z The Planetary Boundaries (GP) Framework is a key tool to address the climate crisis and protect the future of humanity on Earth. For the first time, the complete story of Planetary Frontiers is being told from its … Read more
Prince William said 2024 was the “hardest” year due to family health issues. William’s opening marks a departure from the royal family’s traditional PR approach. Experts say this may be part of a strategy to appear more connected amid financial scrutiny. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the … Read more
Etienne Vouga, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, has received a 2024 Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award for demonstrating outstanding classroom performance and innovative teaching. Vouga is one of 12 recipients this year from across the University of Texas system. “Professor Vouga’s extraordinary dedication to his … Read more