You're not as smart as me
Nerd
Han shot first
👤About Me
📻 Music Corner
Member isn't feeling the groove yet...
Accomplishments
Became A Member Of SHOCK.THE.SYSTEM.
Became a member of SHOCK.THE.SYSTEM. on 12-05-2024.
My Wall
The Surprising Impact of QR Code Menus on Diminishing Customer Loyalty
Abstract of a paper published on Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management:The adoption of digital menus accessed through quick response (QR) codes has witnessed a notable upsurge. Despite potential benefits for restaurant operators, the nuanced effects of QR code menus on customer behavior and ...
Read more
SpaceX Partners With Airtel To Launch Starlink in India
SpaceX's Starlink has secured its first agreement in India, partnering with telecommunications leader Bharti Airtel to bring high-speed satellite internet to the world's most populous country, the companies announced Tuesday [PDF].
The landmark deal will enable Starlink to tap into Airtel's extens...
Read more
Comments
NASA Eliminates Chief Scientist and Other Jobs At Its Headquarters
NASA is eliminating approximately 20 positions, including its chief scientist and roles related to technology, policy, and diversity. The move, as part of a Trump administration effort to reduce staffing, "could be a harbinger of deeper cuts to NASA's science missions and a greater emphasis on human...
Read more
Comments
Microplastics Hinder Plant Photosynthesis, Study Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesize, according to a new assessment. The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world's staple crops o...
Read more
Comments
Internet Shutdowns At Record High In Africa As Access 'Weaponized'
Internet shutdowns in Africa hit a record high in 2024, with 21 shutdowns across 15 countries. The previous record was 19 shutdowns in 2020 and 21. The Guardian reports: Authorities in Comoros, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritius joined repeat offenders such as Burundi, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya...
Read more
Comments