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Scientists Create Robot “Finger” With Living Skin That Looks Like, Um

Well, that’s terrifying. Sweaty Finger Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a fleshy and “slightly sweaty” robotic finger, covered in a pink layer of living skin, grown from human skin cells. The rather phallic looking result is, well, pretty horrifying to look at. Nonetheless, it’s an impressive demonstration of synthetic skin, tech that… Continue reading Scientists Create Robot “Finger” With Living Skin That Looks Like, Um

There’s an Interesting Theory About Why Anthony Hopkins Is Suddenly Shilling NFTs

Eat your heart out! Apethony Hopkins Elder statesman of the silver screen Anthony Hopkins appears to be getting into crypto and NFTs — but there may be a deeper reason the actor has taken on his cringiest role yet. In a widely dunked-on tweet, the “Hannibal” star tagged three of his fellow A-listers — Snoop Dogg,… Continue reading There’s an Interesting Theory About Why Anthony Hopkins Is Suddenly Shilling NFTs

Ditch the Plastic and Cotton for These Bamboo Picks

Too few of us stop to consider the environmental actions of seemingly small decisions we make throughout the day. For instance, hundreds of millions of plastic straws and billions of plastic forks, spoons, and knives end up in landfills every year, according to research conducted by Habits of Waste, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing… Continue reading Ditch the Plastic and Cotton for These Bamboo Picks

TransImpact Earns Trailblazer Awards

Supply Chain Industry Leader Recognized for Innovation and Purpose EMERALD ISLE, N.C., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TransImpact, a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been recognized as a Transportation Marketing and Sales Association (TMSA) Trailblazer and Purpose Award Winner. The awards were announced at TMSA’s annual conference on June 6 in Orlando. TransImpact… Continue reading TransImpact Earns Trailblazer Awards

India among top 10 global economies for FDI in 2021 despite decline in investment to USD 45 bn: UN

Foreign Direct Investment inflows to India declined USD 19 billion to USD 45 billion in 2021 but the country still remained among the top 10 global economies for FDI last year, the United Nations said on Thursday. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report, flows of foreign direct… Continue reading India among top 10 global economies for FDI in 2021 despite decline in investment to USD 45 bn: UN

Current account deficit likely to hit three-year high at USD 43.8 billion in FY22

The improvement in the key numbers is due to the remarkable improvement in merchandise exports in FY22 when it grew 42.4% against a negative 7.5% in the pandemic-hit FY121. The country’s current account deficit is likely to hit a three-year high of 1.8% or USD 43.81 billion in FY22, as against a surplus of 0.9%… Continue reading Current account deficit likely to hit three-year high at USD 43.8 billion in FY22

Sustainable investing to surge to $125 billion in India by 2026: Report

Companies across all sectors are now moving towards strengthening their sustainability parameters. Climate change consciousness has led to global investment firms prioritising sustainable investments, not only for long-term financial returns but to also provide positive social effects. While investments in sustainability account for one-third of assets under management (AuM) in the United States and 36%… Continue reading Sustainable investing to surge to $125 billion in India by 2026: Report

Apple retail workers in New York switch unions

Apple retail workers at the Grand Central store in New York are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) rather than Workers United as originally planned. The move is part of a broad organizing push at Apple retail stores across the country, where workers in Maryland, Georgia, and Kentucky have announced union campaigns. If… Continue reading Apple retail workers in New York switch unions

@BMW: BMW iX Named a 2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX Winner002048

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 9, 2022…This week, BMW is very proud to announce the BMW iX has earned a Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX award for 2022. BMW iX The first-ever all-electric BMW iX arrived on the market in the first quarter of 2022 and showcased a design unlike anything ever seen before from BMW.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW iX Named a 2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX Winner002048