Delegates watch a video presentation during the second opening session of Sustainable … [+] Development Goals (SDG) Summit in New York City on 18 September 2023, ahead of the 78th UN General Assembly. The event marked the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the UN SDGs with high-level political support. (Photo by … Read more
This spoken essay is based on a conversation with Sarvesh Rajagopal, who lived in the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands and Germany before returning to India. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment history. I joined McKinsey right after I graduated from my Masters in India. I spent … Read more
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you walked in, or were ready to speak but suddenly realized you had no idea what to say? of the human brain it normally balances countless inputs, thoughts, and actions, but sometimes it seems to cycle. So what actually happens when we forget what we … Read more
I was up to my chest in the bath water, listening to the sound of soapy suds coming out. I had timed it so that when the clock struck midnight – and I turned 40 – I would soak in a bubble bath on the coast of Algeria. I needed a stylish backdrop as I … Read more
Forget anatomy or physiology: Many of the medical students returning to the classroom this month are taking courses that focus more on social justice and diversity. That’s my conclusion in a new study that analyzes curricula at medical schools across the country. Future doctors are spending more time on divisive political topics and less time … Read more
Manifesting is when you make your dreams and goals a reality by first presenting them and … [+] believing you can achieve them. (Photo: Getty) getty If you can imagine what you want, do you believe that the Universe will eventually give it to you? Well, James R. Doty, MD, a neurosurgeon and founder and … Read more
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading artificial intelligence coverage. Learn more The last decade has seen the divide between technology and commercial teams shrink almost to the point of non-existence. And I, for one, am all for it. Not every tech team works at a tech … Read more
Shogun Hulu The 2024 Primetime Emmys aired Sunday night, and dozens and dozens of outstanding shows were honored. With some shows ending their runs (Succession) that has opened the door for new winners, and some winning more than others. Must-see shows for massive wins are Shogun for Drama, Bear for Comedy and Baby Reindeer for … Read more
There’s only been one truly successful CEO for Starbucks — but the company may have finally found another. On August 13, the coffee giant Starbucks (SBUX -0.71%) shocked the investment world when it named Brian Niccol as its new CEO. Niccol was previously CEO at Chipotle Mexican Grill. And to woo him, Starbucks was willing … Read more
For more than 70 years, scientists have searched for evidence of intelligent aliens by hunting for radio signals – interstellar messages beamed billions of miles across space. But for Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence it starts much closer to home: In Earth’s oceans. In the summer of 2023, Loeb led an … Read more