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Here’s why gravity pulls us down and not up

Curious Kidsis a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it tocuriouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why does gravity pull us down and not up? – Gracie, age 9, Brookline, Massachusetts Gravity is the reason things with mass or energy are attracted to each other. It is why apples fall toward the ground and planets orbit stars. Magnets attract some types of metals, but they can also push other magnets away....

Here’s why Inbox Zero will never work for you

Here’s why Inbox Zero will never work for you Inbox Zero is not always the answer I’ve subscribed to theInbox Zeroemail managing technique for years —or so I thought. Developed by productivity expert Merlin Mann, Inbox Zero is a rigorous approach to email management that seeks to allow people to clear their inbox. It’s important to note that Zero doesn’t refer to the number of messages that should be left in an inbox, it’s in fact the “amount of time an employee’s brain is in his or her box....

Here’s why investment in ebikes is booming

In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock or hiding in your car, I’m here to share the news – ebike investments are booming. Just yesterday, Rad Powerannounceda $154M funding round, bringing their funds raised this year to over $300M. But what’s driving the investment boom? Why are ebikes so hot right now? What makes a company a good investment, and how does the market differ from Europe vs the US?...

Here’s why Microsoft is submerging its servers in freaky-deeky fluids

Microsoftannouncedyesterday that it’s now submerging servers in a special liquid at its data center located on the banks of the Columbia River. The company said it enables increased efficiency and fewer downtimes. How is the company doing this? The tech giant said it’s using a special liquid that boils at 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to 100 degrees Celcius (212 degreesFahrenheit)boiling point of water. This means the heat generated by servers is carried away quickly by the vapor and in turn, reduces the risk of overheating....

Here’s why people refuse to use COVID-19 tracing apps

Here’s why people refuse to use COVID-19 tracing apps Challenges I work with many entrepreneurs through theCreative Destruction Labat the University of Toronto and we know that getting people to download an app can be challenging. They have to know about it. They have to remember to download it. And they have to remember to set it up. Invariably, what we try to do is get people who like an app to tell others to use the app too....