influences

If you ask the members of Grupo Frontera why they’ve become such a phenomenon in música mexicana, they’ll probably say they’re just having fun. “Cumbias, I don’t want to say we revived them,” says vocalist Payo Solis, looking hesitantly at his bandmates at first. Then he adds: “But when we started playing them, it gave the genre a whole new life.” Over the last year, the Texan band has rocketed to the top of Latin music, even joining Bad Bunny onstage at Coachella 2023 for a rendition of their collaboration…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In retail, fragrance cues are nothing to be sniffed at. Indeed, the scent of vanilla, baking bread, even fresh linen, can affect customer behavior, according to a study published in the International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management (IJICBM). In the competitive realm of retail, understanding…

In dozens of archaeological discoveries around the world, from the once-successful reservoirs and canals of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the deserted Viking colonies of Greenland, new evidence paints pictures of civilizations struggling with unforeseen climate changes and the reality that their farming practices had become unsustainable. Among these discoveries are also success stories, where ancient farming practices helped…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Trust, a cornerstone of human interaction, has a significant genetic component, with around 33% of the variation between individuals attributed to our genes, according to new Australian research using data from twins and a meta-analysis of previous studies on the heritability of trust. Successful relationships, economic…

Even experienced PPC advertisers can struggle with bid strategies in Google Ads. There are over half a dozen options, each serving different objectives and use cases. You can easily lose track of when to use what.Each bid strategy gives Google’s systems a different mandate around spend, target metrics and profit. Media buyers constantly bounce from one bid strategy to the next, and it’s not uncommon for a campaign to switch between strategies depending on where it’s at in the lifecycle. Save this guide as your…

Nuclear physicists have discovered gravity’s profound influence on the quantum scale, revealing the strong force’s distribution within protons for the first time. This groundbreaking research, combining historical theoretical insights with modern experimental data, offers unprecedented understanding of the proton’s internal dynamics and sets the stage for future discoveries in nuclear science.Nuclear physicists at Jefferson Lab have mapped the distribution of the strong force within the proton, employing a framework that…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When cyclones and floods hit populated areas, people's ability to pay their mortgage differs depending on the type and intensity of the extreme weather, research suggests. The more powerful the cyclone, the greater the chance that borrowers will miss or delay mortgage payments, the study found. Researchers found that…

Netflix is gearing up for the release of One Piece as They Cloned Tyrone director talks about his inspirations for the film’s plot, a reboot is sneaking in under the radar as Netflix continues its cancellations, and a pulse-pounding documentary has taken over Netflix’s top 10 across the globe. The latest Netflix news is back for your reading pleasure. A note before we begin: though this article will discuss Netflix’s latest offerings, the joint Screen Actors Guild/Writers Guild of America strike is currently ongoing.…

Gearing up for Pikmin 4 Just in time for our Pikmin 4 review, Nintendo has released an official interview with key Pikmin team members, which helps shed a bit of light on this previously niche (but now fairly ubiquitous) series. In it, we hear from a few familiar faces like Shigeru Miyamoto, as well as Nintendo director Shigefumi Hino, manager Masamichi Abe, programmer Yuji Kando, and art director Junji Morii. Image via Nintendo Image via Nintendo Image via Nintendo Image via Nintendo Even in a…

SickKids researchers have uncovered how non-coding genome variants influence the regulation of blood pressure genes, potentially aiding in early detection and treatment of hypertension. This groundbreaking study not only informs cardiovascular genomic research but also suggests a framework applicable to other genetic conditions.SickKids scientists assign function to the non-coding genome and shine a light on the genetics of hypertension.Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) are delving deep into the…