What do a motorcycle rider and a pianist have in common? Their hobbies are connected through one company! To be more specific, the Yamaha Motor Company is an offshoot of the Yamaha Corporation, one of the most competitive players in the piano industry. Yamaha Corporation started out manufacturing musical instruments but shifted gears (literally!) to manufacturing vehicles during World War II. After realising that their engineering team produced pretty darn good motorcycles, Yamaha Corporation diversified and founded the Yamaha Motor Company. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
