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Community-driven analysis identifies strategies to improve equity in Los Angeles' clean energy transition

After two years of robust modeling and gathering input from over 100 community members, 14 community-based organizations, and 31 additional stakeholder organizations in Los Angeles, the U.S.

Packers, Thrivent announce multi-year partnership centered on fan engagement and community impact

Thrivent becomes the Official Financial Services Partner of the Green Bay Packers, with plans for fan activations at Lambeau ...

Ministry Brands is empowering churches to strengthen community engagement through connected technology

A thriving church has never been defined solely by what happens on Sunday morning. Worship services remain central to ...

Marcus Samuelsson: A master chef's take on food, culture and community

The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Samuelsson taps into that magic at his acclaimed restaurants and through his cross-cultural approach to cooking. In conversation with art curator Thelma Golden, he expands on the rich fusion of modern Black cuisine and how each bite is a celebration ...

The TED Interview: Adam Kucharski on what should (and shouldn't) worry us about the coronavirus

Infectious disease expert Adam Kucharski uses mathematical models to help the world understand how diseases like Ebola and Zika spread -- and how they can be controlled. As the threat of COVID-19 continues to rise, he gives us a necessary perspective on its transmission, how governments have responded and what needs to change in order to end the...

Thinking: Alternate Distribution for Filmmakers

This idea did not in anyway start with the intention of distribution. In my 20s there were a group of 12 of us, who shared a whatsapp group and every thursday, we had a standing appointment to decide and watch the interesting movie for the week.Over the years as life happens and folks got married, moved, priorities shifted, that ritual that almost lasted a decade fell apart.During the pandemic, given that most of us had a VR headset, we reconnected and started watching movies together - we'

WorkLife with Adam Grant: Bonus: Relationships at work with Esther Perel

Work relationships are complicated. Who holds the power and why? What are effective ways to solve conflict? And how do you know when it's time to walk away? Adam gets personal with therapist Esther Perel to explore the dynamics of trust, power and people-pleasing. (Audio only)

The TED Interview: Steven Pinker on the case for optimism

Was 2017 really the "the worst ever," as some would have us believe? Cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker shares data that shows: actually, it was one of the best overall. At TED2018, head of TED Chris Anderson sat down with Steven to take a closer look at the data that suggest the world is improving -- and to unpack why so many peo...

Alessandro Acquisti: What will a future without secrets look like?

The line between public and private has blurred in the past decade, both online and in real life, and Alessandro Acquisti is here to explain what this means and why it matters. In this thought-provoking, slightly chilling talk, he shares details of recent and ongoing research -- including a project that shows how easy it is to match a photograph...

Robin Hanson: What would happen if we upload our brains to computers?

Meet the "ems" -- machines that emulate human brains and can think, feel and work just like the brains they're copied from. Futurist and social scientist Robin Hanson describes a possible future when ems take over the global economy, running on superfast computers and copying themselves to multitask, leaving humans with only one choice: to retir...

Why BTS Gwanghwamun show shocked Japanese social media users

Korean culture has become part of everyday life around the world. Former U.S. President Barack Obama nodded along as children ...

The VIP sport clips flooding social media aren’t real—here’s why it matters

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and you’ll quickly find glamorous videos of young women sitting courtside at NBA games, walking through Formula One paddocks or appearing backstage at elite sporting ...

AND Media Understands How Social Media Impacts Us All: ‘Politics Is Downstream From Culture’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AND Media's Christian Tom, Aisha Shah and Landon Morgado (Courtesy: Another New Day Media) Whether your news feed is primarily ...

Convochat turns sports-celebrity zeitgeist into next cultural experiment

Sports and entertainment are steadily becoming part of the same conversation.

9 ways cultural activities can keep you young

9 Ways Cultural Activities Can Keep You Young Engaging in cultural activities such as visiting museums, attending theater performances, or watching movies might do more than just entertain you. Recent research highlights an intriguing connection […]

Psychology explains people who love backyard BBQs may be happier because they’re fulfilling one of the brain’s deepest social needs

Sharing meals with others consistently boosts life satisfaction and positive emotions. Outdoor settings also provide ...

Youth, social media and polarisation in South Africa

Distrust in the state is widespread among young South Africans, contributing to polarisation and raising urgent questions for ...

Social Media Dynamics in Online Communities

Online communities are dynamic ecosystems where individuals interact, share information and form collective identities through social media platforms. The interplay of user behaviour, technological ...

Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break

Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. By Ellen Barry Dialing down the use ...

Cerebellar nets may regulate social behavior and help explain autism-linked circuit changes

Researchers at Kanazawa University have identified a previously unrecognized mechanism by which structural changes in the cerebellum influence social behavior. The study demonstrates that disruption ...