The past few years have seen a rise in wearable technology, ranging from smartwatches to virtual reality headsets. But how are devices affecting our physical and mental health and what does this mean for the future?
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Management Lessons from the Pandemic Chaos
Recent studies carried out by the ANRA, the National Association of Risk Managers, reveal that many CEOs and executives are incapable of handling the current crises. The most astonishing data collected was that 51% of companies do not have a crisis management plan.
The Need for Sleep
We know that sleep is important for the regular functioning of our bodies. But to our ancestors, sleep made them vulnerable to attacks from wild animals and predators. So this begs the question, why do we sleep?
Reanalysing the Blame Directed at Obese and Diabetic Patients
Obesity has become a controversial term, sparking ideas of laziness, ill-discipline, and irresponsible lifestyle. In fact, obesity is a hormonal disease, characterised by pathological changes seen throughout the body. The disparity between public perception and the reality of this disease arises from the profound failures of legislating health bodies.
A Brighter Future: Are Wearable Devices Making Us Healthier?
The past few years have seen a rise in wearable technology, ranging from smartwatches to virtual reality headsets. But how are devices affecting our physical and mental health and what does this mean for the future?
The Need for Sleep
We know that sleep is important for the regular functioning of our bodies. But to our ancestors, sleep made them vulnerable to attacks from wild animals and predators. So this begs the question, why do we sleep?
Reanalysing the Blame Directed at Obese and Diabetic Patients
Obesity has become a controversial term, sparking ideas of laziness, ill-discipline, and irresponsible lifestyle. In fact, obesity is a hormonal disease, characterised by pathological changes seen throughout the body. The disparity between public perception and the reality of this disease arises from the profound failures of legislating health bodies.
Management Lessons from the Pandemic Chaos
Recent studies carried out by the ANRA, the National Association of Risk Managers, reveal that many CEOs and executives are incapable of handling the current crises. The most astonishing data collected was that 51% of companies do not have a crisis management plan.
Fashionably Irresponsible: The Impact of Fashion Trends on Global Ecosystems
While the price on the tag may be low, the price we pay in environmental damage remains impossibly high
Programming on Track to Lead the World: Python
Python was founded on the core philosophy that beautiful is better than ugly, explicit is better than implicit and complex is better than complicated.
Xenobot – The World’s First Living Robot
On the 13th of January 2021, the University of Vermont announced that they had created the world’s first living robot, derived from frog stem cells and designed with the use of a supercomputer.
Deciphering the Instagram Algorithm as a Micro-influencer
To be seen, you must keep up.
Landmark Drive for Amazon Unionisation
Over time Amazon has built up some innovative, yet often draconian methods to control its workers.