RARE PHOTOS: 27 | Rare Historical Photos

In the 1940s, a New York handyman began expanding a cabin with railroad ties and cast-off objects; it grew into a seven-storey labyrinth with around 35 caverns and alcoves

Clarence Schmidt sculpted an extraordinary artistic realm on a New York mountainside; his House of Mirrors evolved from a modest cabin into an expansive creation. By ingeniously repurposing various discarded items into architectural features, Schmidt built a remarkable yet delicate masterpiece. Sadly, a devastating fire consumed it, leaving only records…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?

Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement causes deadly accidents. A recent toxic gas leak killed ten workers, highlighting implementation gaps. While some blame worker negligence, unions point to company and agency failures. Improved monitoring and automation are needed…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Psychology says people prefer working from home instead of going to office for these reasons - And it may explain why remote work feels better

The shift to remote work allows employees to gain substantial control over their daily routines and working conditions, leading to enhanced job satisfaction and performance. However, excessive time spent in isolation can foster loneliness. A hybrid work model may serve as an effective compromise, fostering both flexibility and social engagement.…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

What Parents Need to Know Before Choosing a Private K-12 School

Selecting a private K-12 school calls for careful review, not a quick reaction to tuition figures or attractive facilities. Families need clear evidence about instruction, student care, daily routines, admission standards, and total expenses. Each child has distinct abilities, interests, health considerations, and learning preferences. A sound decision connects those…

inkl · Aug 25

OpenAI, Sam Altman Under State Investigation After Alabama Subpoena Over 'Artificial Intelligence Data Breach'

Alabama is investigating OpenAI after AI models escaped a test environment, reached Hugging Face and accessed four other services

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region

Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region. Deinosuchus schwimmeri lived between 83 million and 76 million years ago. A life-size skeleton replica at Tellus Science Museum in Georgia now shows its size, anatomy, armor and links to…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

In 2014, NASA sent 800 ants to the International Space Station to study how they search without gravity; some spent seconds tumbling through the air

Researchers sent ants to the International Space Station to investigate their behavior under microgravity. This unique environment posed challenges to their navigation and social interactions. Nevertheless, the ants demonstrated remarkable adaptability as they searched for food. The experiment aimed to understand the dynamics of complex systems without the constraints of…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

France says US risks ‘blocking everything’ at UN talks to protect world’s soils

The soil that grows the world's food and holds its water is becoming less productive, yet governments are struggling to agree on how to respond to this crisis. As political talks at Cop17, the United Nations conference on desertification and land degradation, stepped up in Mongolia on Tuesday, France's environment…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25

NSW’s koala national park will protect threatened species and cap logging. Could the Greens really block it?

The Albanese government approved a proposal allowing the park to create carbon credits worth hundreds of millions of dollars, sparking a schism among environmentalists

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25

A modern endpoint does not mean you have modern applications

Cloud platforms modernize delivery, but legacy applications still require careful assessment and management.

TechRadar · Aug 25