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November 12, 2021
Even as large industrial companies shrink by spinning off divisions or forming separate entities, information technology giants have amassed a collection of businesses. “The technology has so many applications that a giant company with lots of cash might be able to operate in a lot of different industries more effectively,” said Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations. “We might be at a stage of evolution where conglomerates may still make sense for IT in a way that they would not for, say, manufacturing.”
The Wall Street Journal -
November 11, 2021
“With the change in transmission patterns, as the variants have emerged — I call it a parade of variants — we now see much more extensive transmission and much more uniform spread globally. This makes declaring the end of the pandemic more difficult,” said Arnold Monto, professor of epidemiology.
CNN -
November 11, 2021
“If it’s a campaign war room, that’s one thing. But the question is: To what extent are they looking at blocking the certification of the election? The Eastman memo is a real smoking gun. It really appears to be a concerted effort here,” said Barbara McQuade, professor from practice of law, on the U.S. House investigation of the Capitol riot and a memo from lawyer John Eastman that laid out how Donald Trump could try to invalidate the election results.
The New York Times -
November 11, 2021
“You’ll need some fundamental shifts to continue this growth rate. There’s this race between declining costs and this increasing difficulty of deployment,” said Michael Craig, assistant professor of environment and sustainability, on the fourfold increase since 2011 in the proportion of electricity the U.S. gets from solar and wind.
The Washington Post -
November 10, 2021
“For a lot of artists, it’s a point of pride to know their work is in the collection of a collector of some repute. There are certain collectors who love to score over their rivals, ‘I got a Richter and you didn’t. Oh, the bragging rights!” said Joan Kee, professor of history of art, on the comments by a New York City gallery owner that he will never divulge the identity of buyers of Hunter Biden’s artwork.
The New York Times -
November 10, 2021
“The COVID-19 crisis and the disruptions it inflicted on our social and professional lives have upended our sense of belonging. And while the damage is not irreparable, it would be a mistake to assume that simply returning to the old physical space or professional norms will suffice,” wrote Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, professor of management and organizations.
Arabian Business -
November 10, 2021
“A response to climate change, even if it’s well intended, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to reduce risk, and that needs to be evaluated,” said Paige Fischer, associate professor of environment and sustainability, whose research found a widespread lack of data showing whether climate adaptation projects around the world are reducing risk.
Grist -
November 9, 2021
“Henry had all these great intentions. He really wanted to make the world a better place, and in some ways, he did. But in other ways, he made it a worse place,” said Andy Kirshner, associate professor of music, and of art and design, whose new film, “10 Questions for Henry Ford,” depicts the parallels between the contemporary rise of hate and the automotive icon’s antisemitism of a century ago.
Detroit Free Press -
November 9, 2021
“Americans are ready to stop worrying about the coronavirus. When they look around, they see other problems that need to be addressed. They see job listings everywhere. They’re waiting in long lines at the grocery stores. They’re waiting for things to be delivered because the supply chain is slow,” said Nicholas Valentino, professor of political science and research professor at the Center for Political Studies.
Reuters -
November 9, 2021
“Light is the most powerful regulator of our internal clock, also known as our circadian rhythm, and some people may not even adjust to the time change after several months. Chronic misalignment between the internal clock and occupational, family and social activities can be very disruptive,” said Anita Shelgikar, associate professor of sleep medicine and neurology.
The New York Times
