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Human Brains Are Shrinking in Size — Thoughts on Precisely Why Are Evolving
By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org Above: Members of the human family include, from left, homo rudolfensis , homo erectus, neuroscientist Dave Geary, and homo neanderthalensus. Of the species, the Neanderthal enjoyed the largest average brain size. Credits: Visual / Corbis, University of Missouri. The human brain is shrinking. The amount lost is significant too — the volume of a tennis ball taken from a large cantaloupe. The … Continue reading Human Brains Are Shrinking in Size — Thoughts on Precisely Why Are Evolving
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Ski San Gorgonio: Recalling the Dream
By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org An early-1960s vision for San Gorgonio Ski Lifts, Inc. strung a gondola from 9,000 ft. to 11,450 ft. near the peak’s summit. Photo is screen grab from YouTube post “Skiing Jepson & Charlton Peaks.” Video showcases near-perfect conditions on Feb. 26, 2022. Gondola image is Eiger Express in Grindelwald, Switzerland. (Main photo: Preston Lear/SierraDescents. Eiger photo: Drew Gorski. Photo illustration: Erik Skindrud.) … Continue reading Ski San Gorgonio: Recalling the Dream
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Bay Area Planners Bet Big on Remote Work to Cut Traffic, CO2 — Who’s Taking the Baton Now?
Volume ramps up on the southbound 405 Freeway in Long Beach during a recent afternoon commute. By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org Remote work can cut traffic congestion, reduce CO2 and other pollutants, and eliminate stressful commutes for American workers. Multiple other advantages stem from the concept too. Traffic congestion adds an $88 billion penalty to the U.S. economy each year, according to one estimate. That includes … Continue reading Bay Area Planners Bet Big on Remote Work to Cut Traffic, CO2 — Who’s Taking the Baton Now?
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Sexologist Continues Drive for Acceptance Launched by Weimar-era ‘Einstein of Sex’
Above: Kristie Overstreet holds a PhD in clinical sexology and is a board-certified sex therapist and transgender care therapist. By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org May 14 is the anniversary of Magnus Hirschfeld’s birth. It is also the date of his passing — in France in 1935. Hirschfeld, who called for acceptance of gay, lesbian and transgender people decades before any movement existed, died in exile two … Continue reading Sexologist Continues Drive for Acceptance Launched by Weimar-era ‘Einstein of Sex’
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Adaptive Organizations Are Reaping a Talent Windfall From Remote Work, Experts Explain
By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org Gaps remain between American workers’ expectations and the in-office goals of many U.S. organizations. This spring, a doggedly-uncertain coronavirus outlook also clouds return-to-office plans for many businesses. But even if the BA.2 variant — and COVID in general — were to vanish in 2022, the way Americans work has been transformed by the pandemic, a group of human resources professionals interviewed … Continue reading Adaptive Organizations Are Reaping a Talent Windfall From Remote Work, Experts Explain
Orson Welles film location faces demolition — or ‘adaptive reuse’ — with $2 billion L.A. development
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Telework history: how California launched a global movement in the 1970s and ’80s
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How a Female Officer Left U.S. Navy ‘Demoralized’ in Wake of Wargame Win
The Swedish submarine HSMS Gotland (foreground above) sank the USS Ronald Reagan in exercises off San Diego in 2005. The $4.5 billion aircraft carrier (background) is the most expensive weapons system in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Photo: U.S. Navy Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Michael Moriatis By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org A military documentary — domain of middle-aged, male nerds — may not be your usual source for case … Continue reading How a Female Officer Left U.S. Navy ‘Demoralized’ in Wake of Wargame Win
Meet the Woman Who Invented the Turn Signal
By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org More than a hundred years ago, movie star Florence Lawrence moved to Los Angeles, where she would reside until her death shortly before World War II. Today almost completely unknown, Lawrence’s story spotlights strands of history that make Southern California – and America – what they are today. Her tale also underscores some sadder trends that continue to dog Californians and … Continue reading Meet the Woman Who Invented the Turn Signal
Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Servite High School, on La Palma Avenue in Anaheim, Calif., is located several miles from the Disneyland theme park. By InfoWise News Team A male predator sexually abused Jean-Jacques Rousseau in Turin in 1728 – an experience the philosopher vividly described years later. The incident was “hideous” and harrowing, but didn’t compare to the indifference that met the 15-year-old when he stepped forward to report … Continue reading Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Office Work Brings Real Risks Home, Expert Says
University of Stockholm researcher Sunnee Billingsley (above) led a population-level study that showed how in-person work elevates COVID-19 mortality risk for one vulnerable group. Photo: Elin Sahlin/Stockholm University. By Erik Skindrud, InfoWise.org What risks do in-office employment present during the COVID-19 era? The question is encumbered with political, social, economic and other baggage. A growing number of papers published in peer-reviewed journals are taking the … Continue reading Office Work Brings Real Risks Home, Expert Says
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