From dorm rooms to board rooms: How universities are promoting entrepreneurship
An increasing number of higher education institutions are investing in entrepreneurial pipelines that help students launch startups after graduation. Earlier this year, 15 top U.S. universities joined forces to launch a one-stop shop where.....»»
UK government urged to tighten public tendering process to fight modern slavery
Companies that have failed to address known cases of modern slavery are winning public sector contracts in the United Kingdom and cannot be disqualified from the public tendering process due to weak legislation, new research from the Universities of.....»»
1Kosmos BlockID 1Key secures users in restricted environments
1Kosmos announced BlockID 1Key, a biometric security key to provide a phishing-resistant passwordless multi-factor authentication option for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), manufacturing clean rooms, customer help desks, higher.....»»
iPhone 15"s Ceramic Shield survives bird attack in new ad
Apple's latest ad is "Swoop," a 30-second spot promoting the durability of the iPhone 15 because of its Ceramic Shield glass covering.Still from Apple's new "Swoop" adLike a stylized remake of Daphne du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," the.....»»
Lotus dealers stuck with sold Emira stock as emissions certification drags on
Lotus is delivering the $100,000 low-slung coupe to dealers ahead of receiving emissions certification from the California Air Resources Board. The car can't be sold in any of the 50 states without CARB approval, Lotus said......»»
Syphilis-like diseases were already widespread in America before the arrival of Columbus, new study finds
Researchers at the Universities of Basel and Zurich have discovered the genetic material of the pathogen Treponema pallidum in the bones of people who died in Brazil 2,000 years ago. This is the oldest verified discovery of this pathogen thus far, an.....»»
Sheryl Sandberg to Leave Meta Board
Sheryl Sandberg, who had served as COO of Facebook, and then Meta, for 14 and a half years and as a board member for 12 years, will step down in May. Sheryl Sandberg, who helped to transform Facebook from a tech startup into a digit.....»»
"Shark Tank" keto gummies are a scam. Yet, Google keeps letting scammers run search ads.
Shark Tank has never endorsed weight loss keto gummies. Google keeps letting scammers advertise these fake products anyway. Do a Google search for "Shark Tank keto gummies" and you'll find a slew of paid sponsored search ads promoting the suppo.....»»
How do human capital and pro-market institutions shape ambitious entrepreneurship in good and crisis times?
Scholars and policymakers have highlighted the positive impact of human capital on entrepreneurial activity. Vast attention has also been directed to the beneficial role of pro-market institutions for entrepreneurship......»»
Research demonstrates the importance of diverse social ties to entrepreneurship, even in divided societies
We've known for a decade that political affiliation increasingly affects Americans' everyday lives, including where they live, whom they befriend, and whom they welcome as in-laws......»»
Why family businesses get more from women leaders
Family businesses account for more than 70 percent of global GDP, and survey data shows that they are much friendlier to female leadership: up to 55 percent have at least one woman on their board and 70 percent are considering a woman for their next.....»»
Bacterial immune system boosts antibiotic effectiveness against cholera, study reveals
Bacteria have an immune system that protects them against viruses known as bacteriophages. A research team from the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg has now shown how this immune system enhances the effect of specific antibiotics against the c.....»»
New paper suggests how universities can regain control of education from AI
Universities around the world can preserve academic integrity from the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) by resisting corporate pressure and prioritizing ethics, according to a new paper by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Ba.....»»
As abandoned boats pile up in California waters: Who is responsible for the environmental damage?
On Jan. 2, a 27-foot sailboat sank off the southern coast of Alameda in stormy weather. Rescue crews saved the man on board, but the ship landed beside a long rock wall jutting from the island......»»
AI “Black Box” placed in more hospital operating rooms to improve safety
Questions about liability linger, but fans say it offers a trove of useful surgical data. Enlarge / A camera in a hospital. (credit: Getty | Arne Dedert) AI-powered surveillance technology is quickly making its way into.....»»
Ghana is behind the curve on climate change laws: Expert suggests way to get corporations on board
Ghana has introduced some climate change policies and general environmental regulations but has yet to pass a Climate Change Act. This leaves the country without effective legal and regulatory instruments for addressing climate change. Climate change.....»»
Unexpected Maker ProS3 u.FL (ESP32-S3)
The ProS3 u.FL is an updated development board from Unexpected Maker featuring Espressif’s latest ESP32-S3 microcontroller. The main feature of this chip is the 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 support. We opted for the version of the boa.....»»
This 65-inch TV just had its price slashed to $400 for the Super Bowl
The TCL 65-inch S4 Series 4K TV is a great addition to most living rooms and it's on sale now just in time for the Super Bowl......»»
Can central banks fight climate change? Researcher explains role in promoting sustainable financial practices
When you think of ways to reduce carbon emissions and cool a scorching planet, involving the U.S. Federal Reserve Board may not immediately spring to mind......»»
Obtaining hydrogen from vine shoots for biofuel production
A research team from the universities of Jaén and São Paulo in Brazil has confirmed that hydrogen can be obtained from vine shoots through a process that does not require fossil fuels and does not emit pollutants. With their work, they manage to gi.....»»
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels" board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels" board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid.....»»