I've been on a ventilator for 11 years. It hasn't stopped me from getting my master's degree and working full-time.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Antwan Winkfield, founder of the inspirational clothing brand SMILS. It has been edited for length and clarity.
The AI job interviewer will see you nowWhen Floria Tan applied for an internship at China’s food delivery giant Meituan, her first video interview was not with a human being. The interviewer certainly looked real enough.
Amid a doctor shortage in Puerto Rico, a rapper and physician fills the gapsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — On a recent morning in an Afro-Caribbean community in northeast Puerto Rico, Dr. Pedro Juan Vázquez went door-to-door as part of his medical rounds.
Why Are Conservatives Happier Than Progressives?It has now been nearly two decades since a majority of Americans have told pollsters at NBC that they’re satisfied with the way things are going. This hope drought has no precedent in modern polling. It is a general rule of thumb that richer societies are happier societies.
How wind power creates a huge influx of cash for rural communitiesAs major tax payers, wind farms have a direct impact on the budgets of rural schools and fire departments. In Scott Saffer’s science classroom, kids bake cookies in a decked-out kitchen, care for fish, turtles and a snake, and have access to a workshop full of tools.
What Would Happen If Everyone Truly Believed Everything Is One?Research suggests a belief in oneness has broad implications for psychological functioning and compassion for those outside of our immediate circle.
Anok Yai Is One of OneAnok Yai insists she’s “not your average person.” That may seem obvious, given she’s one of the most successful models working, but Yai says there’s something else that sets her apart. “I’m very dark,” she says, peering over her Prada shades. “I’m obsessed with knife-fighting.
This Machine Exposes Privacy ViolationsThe thing that is agitating Libert is the same thing that has agitated him for over a decade, when, in 2012, as a grad student at the University of Pennsylvania, he began researching the ways the web tracks us.
Scientists are trying to unravel the mystery behind modern AIIt’s like studying the brain: really, really hard. They’re doing it anyway. On May 23, AI researcher Jide Alaga asked Claude, an AI assistant created by tech startup Anthropic, how to kindly break up with his girlfriend.
Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Our Complete GuideGames wide open! The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are here—so, expect to hear the roar of that slogan in the weeks again. There’s simply no way to quantify, or perhaps, prepare for, the already-electrifying energy infiltrating the host city and the largest Olympic ceremony ever.
41 Of Jennifer Lopez’s Most Iconic Looks EverFrom her career’s early days, when Juicy Couture jumpsuits ran supreme, to her recent habit of stepping out in sleek and chic looks with much-buzzed-about on-again love Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has generated constant headlines about her bold and instantly recognizable fashion choices.
You Can Use Apple Maps on the Web, but Will You?On Wednesday, Apple announced that Apple Maps is now available on the web in beta. While the Maps app is available on all of Apple's devices, you can now access Apple's navigation app on virtually any device with a supported web browser. The question is: will you?
Food Companies Hope You Won’t Notice Shortages Are Raising PricesBetween climate change, geopolitical strife and supply chain bottlenecks, consumers better get used to the food volatility tax.
What it's like to live in the world's most liveable cities for 2024After years of pandemic-induced changes, the world's cities have finally settled into a new normal, at least according to the latest liveability data.
It's 100 days to women's college basketball: Top players, games, new league rivalsThe countdown is on: The women's college basketball season tips off in 100 days, and after a whirlwind offseason, ESPN has you covered with an early guide to the 2024-25 campaign. Change is the operative word to describe the upcoming season.
Four Different Types of Naps (and How to Choose One)Are you a power napper? A coffee napper? There’s no one right way to nap.
How Microbiomes Affect FearThere’s evidence that microbiomes can influence the fear responses of their hosts, possibly by releasing compounds that affect the brain’s neuroanatomy and function.
Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: 'It is complete chaos'Parents across the U.S. are cutting back work hours, bringing their children to the office or skipping camp amid inflation and child care staffing shortages.
The Beauty of Being Sha’Carri RichardsonThe track star opens up about the power of makeup, ignoring negative “energies and opinions,” and how she’s preparing for the Paris Games.