Author: timbatchelder
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If You Plan to Visit Aging Parents, Bring a To-Do List
The New York Times: If You Plan to Visit Aging Parents, Bring a To-Do List. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/well/visit-aging-parents.html
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The race to understand the thrilling, dangerous world of language AI
Hundreds of scientists around the world are working together to understand one of the most powerful emerging technologies before it’s too late. Source: The race to understand the thrilling, dangerous world of language AI
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Ford Designs Simple Anti-COVID DIY Air Filtration with Common Box Fan
Now that we know COVID is spread via aerosol rather than fomites, having clean air is of more concern than clean hands. Automaker Ford, working together with fan manufacturer Lasko, is addressing this with their design of a simple air filtration system centered on a common box fan. The Source: Ford Designs Simple Anti-COVID…
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Maine park becomes first ‘dark sky’ park in New England
The Boston Globe: Maine park becomes first ‘dark sky’ park in New England. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/19/metro/maine-park-becomes-first-dark-sky-park-new-england/
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Backyards could supply between 50% to 100% of your family’s protein needs
ZME Science: Backyards could supply between 50% to 100% of your family’s protein needs. https://www.zmescience.com/science/backyards-farming-for-protein-usa-246675345/
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Linguistic and Biological Diversity Linked
Cultural, linguistic, and biological diversity are linked, researchers say. The link may be to preserve both natural environments and indigenous populations. Source: Linguistic and Biological Diversity Linked – Neuroscience News
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How the Personal Computer Broke the Human Body: the Ethnography of Computing
Decades before ‘Zoom fatigue’ broke our spirits, the so-called computer revolution brought with it a world of pain previously unknown to humankind. Source: How the Personal Computer Broke the Human Body
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Meadow Grass Is the New Lawn, and Yours Could Save You $7,000 in the First Year
Meadows are low-maintenance, to boot. Source: Meadow Grass Is the New Lawn, and Yours Could Save You $7,000 in the First Year
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Bose built the first FDA-cleared hearing aids that won’t require a doctor’s visit
Bose has unveiled its first hearing aids, and they’re the first in the US that don’t require a doctor’s visit or prescription — you can buy SoundControl directly.. Source: Bose built the first FDA-cleared hearing aids that won’t require a doctor’s visit | Engadget
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This 3D Printer Uses Sawdust to Make Real Wood Stuff
This week, a company named Desktop Metal announced its all-new 3D printers that use wood waste and sawdust for 3D printing, and it looks awesome. Yes, imagine using wood with your 3D printer to create all sorts of stuff. Source: This 3D Printer Uses Sawdust to Make Real Wood Stuff – Review Geek
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The hybrid workplace probably won’t last
Having some people work from home while their teammates are in the office runs counter to much of what makes organizations tick. Source: The hybrid workplace probably won’t last – The Boston Globe
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It’s time to train professional AI risk managers
VentureBeat: It’s time to train professional AI risk managers. https://venturebeat.com/2021/05/06/its-time-to-train-professional-ai-risk-managers/
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