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The Invisible Killer at Work – Discrimination Can Have Major Heart Health Implications

According to a recent study, U.S. adults who experienced high levels of discrimination in their workplaces were found to have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those who reported lower levels of discrimination. These findings emphasize the need for government and employer interventions, as well as anti-discrimination policies, to address and eliminate workplace discrimination effectively.A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that on-the-job…

Ebenezer and The Invisible World doesn’t have a lot of holiday cheer

Humbug! It certainly isn’t a “Silent Night” while playing Ebenezer and the Invisible World. Instead of three French hens and four calling birds, your relatives will hear a ruckus as you scream at the game. There’s a lot to like, but the combat needs to be refined before this Metroidvania’s release. The visuals call back to those old Christmas specials you watch as a kid, but other than that, there’s a lot to be fixed in this holiday-themed game. Here’s a preview of the stunning, yet currently flawed Ebenezer and the…

The invisible plant technology of the prehistoric Philippines

Fiber technology at Tabon Cave, 39-33 000 years ago. An artistic view based on the latest archaeological data. Drawing by Carole Cheval-Art'chéograph. Made for the exhibition "Trajectories and Movements of the Philippine Identity" curated by Hermine Xhauflair and Eunice Averion. Scientific advising: Hermine Xhauflair. Credit: Carole Cheval - Art'chéograph, Xhauflair & Averion, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)…

NASA reveals the invisible, shows shocking rise in carbon emissions

Over the years scientists have been making us aware of the greenhouse gases effect and how they are inflating the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere polluting the environment we breathe in while also contributing to global warming. However, till now we were not be able to see that, but now, NASA has released three shocking footages of the ebb and flow of carbon emissions. The footage clearly shows the precise locations of these critical greenhouse gas emissions.NASA has unveiled three videos depicting the…

Look inside the Joshua Tree Invisible House, on sale for $18 million

One of Airbnb's most wish-listed properties in 2023 is on the market.The Joshua Tree, California-home is for sale at an asking price of $18 million, making it the most expensive home to ever hit the market in the town located about two hours southeast of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. The record-breaking listing is called the Invisible House named for its mirror-clad facade which reflects the desert surroundings and can effectively disappear into the rocky landscape.The Invisible House's mirror-clad facade creates…

The Invisible Consequence of Socioeconomic Inequality

A study by the University of Southampton and Oxford, analyzing over 200,000 working-age adults, has found that individuals in the most socioeconomically deprived areas are 46% more likely to suffer from long COVID than those in the least deprived regions.A recent study conducted by the Universities of Southampton and Oxford reveals a strong correlation between the incidence of long COVID and the level of area-specific deprivation. It found that individuals from the most deprived regions are 46 percent more likely to…

Superhydrophobic Biosensor Reads Your Body’s Invisible Signals

A biosensor developed by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, the James L. Henderson, Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics, features superhydrophobic material that measures sweat vapor without absorbing water. Credit: Provided by Larry Cheng/Penn StateA new superhydrophobic biosensor enables the monitoring of “insensible” sweat (vaporized water loss from the skin), which was previously hard to measure. This sensor can be integrated into wearable tech for continuous tracking, aiding in assessing body…

Oppo Rollable Phone Spotted on Patent Site; Invisible Camera Design Hinted: Report

Oppo may introduce a new rollable smartphone to the market in the near future. A patent application from the company has reportedly been spotted on the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) website. The company has also launched the Oppo Find N2 Flip and the Oppo Find N2 foldable smartphones in December 2022. Oppo is also expected to launch the Find N3 model, expanding its foldable smartphone range, soon. However, the rollable smartphone, if and when launched, will employ a different technology than…

OPPO rollable phone design with ‘invisible’ cameras leaked via patent images

The patent listing shows the complete design of the OPPO’s rollable phone, which suggests there could be an in-display front camera sensor. Check out the complete details.OPPO rollable phoneThe OPPO rollable phone has a typical candy bar design from the outlook. You can see the rear camera module on the back and an LED flash. The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right spine. The front of the phone is flat with square edges. We don’t see the front camera sensor, which means it could be placed within the screen.…

Colson Whitehead: ‘When I read Invisible Man I thought maybe there’s room for a Black weirdo like me’ | Colson Whitehead

My earliest reading memoryLet’s salute those early-70s days of scarce representation and give a shout out to The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and its sequel, Goggles!. There weren’t a lot of Black boys running around the kids’ books those days, let alone uptown NYC.My favourite book growing upI loved pop culture encyclopedias, with their entries and mini-essays about movies and shows that might one day pop up on broadcast TV. The Twilight Zone Companion by Marc Scott Zicree was one, and Michael Weldon’s The Psychotronic…