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‘Forever chemicals’ are hard to break down, but light works

PFAS compounds have carbon-fluorine bonds, one of the strongest in chemistry. BY The Conversation Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used. These synthetic compounds, commonly used in consumer products and industrial applications for their water- and … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ are hard to break down, but light works

A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you)

August 31, 2024 A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you) Tessa West is a social psychology professor at New York University and an expert on interpersonal communication. She has over 100 academic publications and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. … Continue reading A psychologist explains the 5 most common sources of career frustration (and how to find work that works for you)

Moody’s designed a prototype office to engage hybrid employees. It’s changing how everyone works

 April 23, 2024 Moody’s designed a prototype office to engage hybrid employees. It’s changing how everyone works The financial services giant redesigned part of its New York office to fit the new way people work. BY Nate Berg Like many companies, the global financial services firm Moody’s has been looking at its office design a little … Continue reading Moody’s designed a prototype office to engage hybrid employees. It’s changing how everyone works

Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works

March 26, 2024 Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works There’s an abundance of conservative-leaning political posts, voices of support for Trump, railing against immigration and President Joe Biden. BY Associated Press Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was … Continue reading Truth Social, Trump’s conservative social media platform, is now public. Here’s how it works

A management expert explains how OpenAI’s nonprofit-corporate hybrid model works

  By The Conversation December 01, 2023 In late November, the board of OpenAI, creator of the popular ChatGPT and DALL-E artificial intelligence tools, fired Sam Altman, its chief executive officer. Chaos ensued as investors and employees rebelled. By the time the mayhem had subsided five days later, Altman had returned triumphantly to the OpenAI fold amid staff … Continue reading A management expert explains how OpenAI’s nonprofit-corporate hybrid model works

Tom Brady works for Delta now. Here’s what he’ll actually be doing

  By Sean Cudahy September 07, 2023 The most successful quarterback in National Football League history is getting set to huddle up with one of the nation’s most prominent airlines. Delta Air Lines announced this week that it will be joining forces with Tom Brady—yes, that Tom Brady—on long-term partnership it dubs a “first-of-its-kind” arrangement. … Continue reading Tom Brady works for Delta now. Here’s what he’ll actually be doing