What we’re learning about consciousness from master meditators’ brains
Matthew Sacchet (left) attaches an EEG headset that can monitor brain activity during states of…
What we’re learning about consciousness from master meditators’ brains
Matthew Sacchet (left) attaches an EEG headset that can monitor brain activity during states of deep meditation Matthew D. Sacchet Many of us have downloaded mindfulness apps like Headspace or Calm, and have probably benefited from spending 10 minutes each day focusing on our breathing. But reducing stress and softening the sharper edges of anxiety…
Read the room: Adapting to the new ‘cautious consumer’ mentality
Here’s why shifting focus to real-time financial tracking is a critical measure for survival in 2026. What is happening: Rising supplier costs, weakening consumer spending and supply chain disruptions are creating a more fragile Christmas for the economic engine than in recent years. Why this matters: Small businesses drive employment and economic activity in Australia,…
Waitrose enlists Chesney Hawkes for ‘No.1 and Only’ campaign
The social campaign first includes a stylized ad inspired by a music video. #Waitrose #enlists #Chesney #Hawkes #No.1 #campaign
How one controversial startup hopes to cool the planet
Stardust Solutions believes that it can solve climate change—for a price. The Israel-based geoengineering startup has said it expects nations will soon pay it more than a billion dollars a year to launch specially equipped aircraft into the stratosphere. Once they’ve reached the necessary altitude, those planes will disperse particles engineered to reflect away enough…
High-resolution ‘fingerprint’ images reveal weakening Atlantic Ocean Circulation (AMOC)
#AMOC is the reason for Europe’s temperate climate. Evidence has been accumulating over the years that it is slowing down; It is now likely to be at its weakest point in at least a millennium, and could even be approaching a tipping point. Here I will show you the latest high-resolution images and also discuss…
How robotics could turn e-waste into a technological goldmine
Electronic waste has become a global problem. Unfortunately, most discarded used technology, known as e-waste, is landfilled or processed under unsafe conditions. Around 78% of electronic products are not recycled properly and the pile of trash continues to grow. In 2024, the world will produce 1.22 billion smartphones. If we add this to the billions…
Mitotic cell division (Mitosis), its stages and Meaning
Source: Neural Academy (Youtube) What is cell division? The life of multicellular organisms begins from a single cell known as a zygote. An adult plant or animal contains millions of cells. With the growth of an organism, a large number of cells are formed from pre-existing cells. A single cell divides to form daughter cells,…
Give the Gift of Smart Home Security: Save up to 37% on Smart Locks and Cameras
Aqara’s extended holiday sales event will allow Apple Home users to revamp their security with up to 48% off smart locks and cameras, including the popular Smart Lock U100 and the affordable Doorbell Camera Hub G410. Aqara holiday deals can make gift-giving easier. Image source: Aqara Get started on your new smart home or upgrade…
NASA warns of possible disruptions
On December 8, 2025, the Sun unleashed a powerful solar flare, an event that captured the attention of scientists and space enthusiasts alike. This flare, classified as X1.1, marks one of the most intense solar flares recorded during the current solar cycle. The Solar Dynamics Observatory, a key instrument in NASA’s arsenal, captured images of…
Driving AI Transformation: How to Future-Proof Your Business in the Age of AI
Technology advances at its own pace, adoption advances at the pace of culture. I joined Deloitte’s AI Ignition podcast with beena ammanathCEO, Deloitte Global AI Institute, to talk about why AI feels different from past technology waves, what it demands of leaders, and how we can turn disruption into competitive advantage. Beena began by reminding…
