In 2020 international shipping saw itself faced with new fuel regulations for cargo ships pertaining to low sulfur fuels (IMO2020). This reduced the emission of sulfur dioxide aerosols from these ships across the globe by about 80% practically overnight and resulting in perhaps the biggest unintentional geoengineering event since last century. As detailed in a […]
LOS ANGELES — A day late and a dollar short. The Yankees brought in lefty Tim Hill in the bottom of the fifth inning on Saturday after going with Nestor Cortes in the 10th inning of Friday’s Game 1 of the World Series that ended with Freddie Freeman’s historic grand slam. The results in Saturday’s […]
AI experts believe large language models (LLMs) could serve a purpose as mediators in certain scenarios where agreements can’t be reached between individuals. A recent study by researchers at Google DeepMind sought to explore the potential for LLMs to be used in this regard, particularly in terms of solving incendiary disputes amidst the contentious political […]
As a former bruiser toplaner, I’m far too excited for Ambessa. Not only is that bath scene in Arcane Season 1 so iconic, I’ve been looking for a high-mobility Renekton-style champion for a while. Ambessa is set to be just that, as the new League of Legends champion is sporting a kit that champions high […]
The Premier League is set to return after the second international break of the season, with all clubs having played seven games so far. Several teams have enjoyed a positive start, but others have struggled, with four sides still yet to pick up a win. Meanwhile, the likes of Manchester United have suffered a significant […]
Breaking into the horror genre is no easy feat, whether you’re a filmmaker or a fictional creation, because competition is plentiful and audience attention spans are limited. Makeup artist-turned filmmaker Damien Leone knows this all too well, but sixteen years after first introducing Art the Clown to the world (via the short film, “The 9th […]
CURT NICKISCH: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Curt Nickisch. When Volkswagen appointed a CEO in 2007, that leader came in with a firm reputation. Martin Winterkorn was known for unbridled ambition and ruling with an iron fist. VW set the goal of becoming the number one carmaker in the world. […]
For a long time I’ve told people that I love technology and all it enables, yet dislike the technology industry and working in tech. People often find my statement hard to rectify, probably because they see the two as inextricably linked. Technology is an ever-changing process, one that pushes humanity forward through the application of […]