December 25, 2024

These stunning images trace ships’ routes as they move

As we run, drive, bike, and fly, we leave behind telltale marks of our movements on Earth—if you know where to look. Physical tracks, thermal signatures, and chemical traces can reveal where we’ve been. But another type of trail we leave comes from the radio signals emitted by the cars, planes, trains, and boats we…

How to Find Job Listing Templates for Hiring

February 7, 2024
An effective job listing is a key step in attracting qualified candidates to your organization. Whether you explore online platforms, utilize HR software solutions, or leverage industry-specific resources, having a well-crafted template can significantly enhance your hiring process.

How to Cash in on a $42 Billion — And Growing — Industry

February 7, 2024
Encompassing a diverse range of services — from salons and spas to fitness centers and wellness studios — the benefits of opening a personal care franchise may extend beyond financial success. This franchise type offers a unique combination of market stability, brand recognition, and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of customers.

Unlocking the power of sustainability

February 7, 2024
According to UN climate experts, 2023 was the warmest year on record. This puts the heat squarely on companies to accelerate their sustainability efforts. “It’s quite clear that the sense of urgency is increasing,” says Jonas Bohlin, chief product officer for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) platform provider Position Green. That pressure is coming from…

How virtual power plants are shaping tomorrow’s energy system

February 7, 2024
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. For more than a century, the prevalent image of power plants has been characterized by towering smokestacks, endless coal trains, and loud spinning turbines. But the…

Simplify looks to AI to help with job searches and applications

February 7, 2024

Job searching is a drag by any measure. Entering the same information into applications over and over even more so. It feels like a process that is ripe for a digital update, and Simplify, an early stage startup is trying to do that by combining questionnaires, job scraping, job matching, auto filling applications and help […]

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Streamer Plex launches its long-promised movie rentals store

February 7, 2024

Fresh on the heels of its $40 million fundraise, streaming media company Plex is today announcing its expansion into a new business: a movie rentals storefront. The addition, which will initially be offered to U.S. customers, will give the streamer another means of generating revenue beyond its subscription products and ad-supported streaming — a diversification […]

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