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»Casual time appears only as the darkness that causes an ›accident‹ and a lacuna in production. It is a lapse in the system, and its diabolic adversary; […]«

In:
The Practice of Everyday Life, p. 202.
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New insights from cancer research: How you can minimize your risk

If I asked you: »Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you been affected yourself?« Chances are high that you would say »Yes.« to one of these questions. New insights from molecular biology show why this trend is growing stronger every year. But research also leaves us with a positive note: There is something we can do about (most of) it.

What is the CESA and why do we need »smart grids«?

Last week the largest synchronized power grid of the world experienced a massive blackout. For half a day all of Spain went dark, as did Portugal and parts of France. What is the system that makes your electric devices at home work and that we all take for granted? Is the next blackout just around the corner?

Public transportation design: Art, psychology and necessity

Design in public transportation is so fascinating because it can shine a light on a variety of issues in current public discourse: Usually deployed in large-scale projects, design choices often reflect careful consideration of the Zeitgeist, public norms of aesthetics, changes in transportation infrastructure and avant-gardist glimpses or concepts of what an imagined general public space might look like.

Key bumblebee facts that might surprise you

Soon, spring and summer will arrive and you will start hearing that buzzing sound again when you go into the garden, walk across a field or meadow with lots of flowers. Every year anew I am fascinated by the small, fluffy and (almost) tireless workers that swarm around the lavender bushes at home.

Simple and intelligent designs: The benefits of low-tech innovation

The steep rise of artificial intelligence applications and the ever-progressing miniaturization trend in chip-manufacturing make you think of a linear development: The future seems completely digitized. But there are downsides to the increasingly heavy reliance on sensors, LLMs and smart devices. Some can be counterbalanced by intelligently designed low-tech solutions.

Buzzwords and clean energy: 4 nuclear fusion companies that try something else

There is this old joke about nuclear fusion always being 30 years away. But now it looks like things are speeding up. Scientists have adjusted their expectations based on current advances in technology reducing the estimated timeline for a fusion breakthrough to about 18 years into the future. Several young companies want to be even faster – they are part of a fast-growing market.

21 ways to improve your online dating experience (part 3)

Can dating apps truly help you find the connection you are seeking? What lies behind their algorithms and features designed to keep you engaged? By asking the right questions and setting clear goals, you can navigate the complexities of these platforms and turn them into tools for building meaningful relationships.

21 ways to improve your online dating experience (part 2)

Lying awake at night, browsing through your latest matches? Switching between Tinder, Bumble, Hinge – back to Tinder again? Nothing. Disappointing. You put your phone away, ready to go to bed. Suddenly your screen lights up! Finally, a new match. Finally, that rush again – the anticipation is skyrocketing.