Unpacking ExxonMobil’s push for sustainable plastics. From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. An article in the journal Science of The Total Environment details the sustainable properties of plastic polyethylene (PE) packaging in comparison to other materials like paper, glass, or aluminum. Aimed at informing policymakers and industry stakeholders, the study suggests that replacing the […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
How flies tune in to courtship songs. From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. Fruit fly mating is reminiscent of a medieval romance. Male fruit flies vibrate their wings to produce a unique courtship song that attracts females, who promptly choose whether they want to mate with the male. The antennae of fruit flies are […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
The Andean vicuña may promote adaptation to global warming. From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching along the entire length of South America, and is home to various organisms across its peaks and glaciers. Among its high-altitude inhabitants is the vicuña, an undomesticated relative […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
Bonobos adjust communication based on perceived knowledge. From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. In the field of animal cognition, a central question concerns whether nonhuman primates can attribute mental states—such as knowledge and ignorance—to others and adjust their own behavior accordingly. While humans are adept at tailoring communication based on the mental states of […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
Changes in monsoon winds can mean life or death for migrating insects. From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. Animal migration is an energy-draining and risky journey, yet it remains an important ecological strategy for countless insect species in the Northern Hemisphere, allowing them to access suitable environments and sustain future generations. However, with climate […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
Could mice genes reveal the origins of human speech? From Scope, the blog of the Yale Scientific Magazine. Language is one of the most defining and elusive features of our humanity. “Much of what we know about the origin and the evolution of modern humans, including the acquisition of language ability, remains unexplored,” said Yoko Tajima, a […]| Yale Scientific Magazine
Did your client's boss show up last minute to criticize your agency's work? You're the victim of executive "Swoop & Poop." Here's how to handle it.| Sakas & Company
Some project managers are in charge of projects where lives are at stake, and a single misstep could cost lives, not just dollars, or headaches. Military leaders, however, face this reality daily on the most basic level. Commanding campaigns with stakes far higher than missed deadlines or budget overruns, their battle-tested project management techniques—honed under... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
Scope issues are the #1 reason for project failure. Whether it’s scope creep sneaking in unnoticed or a poorly defined goal from the outset, projects derail fast when boundaries aren’t clear. Project managers are seemingly always dealing with budget and schedule issues, and they always seem to have an origin in the underlying project scope. ... [Read More]| ProjectEngineer
I was recently building a web app using Polymer 2.0 and need to include some SVG assets for wider resolution support. As you may know, Polymer fully supports native shadow DOM with the 2.0 version. When using...| Ali Naci Erdem Personal Blog RSS
If you’ve visited me on Instagram you probably know that I just completed yet another home renovation. And with all the recent projects and my renewed love for interior design as well as graphic, it’s got me thinking about the ways that the various areas of design overlap. I’ve distilled them down to a core set of lessons, most of… » The post 5 lessons about scope, time, and budget appeared first on a little creative.| a little creative
Listerine had a dominant market share in mouthwash for decades. Scope repositioned their strength as a weakness and forced listerine to change their formula.| Better Copy