More than two-thirds of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050, according to the United Nations. As urbanization advances around the globe, researchers at the University of Notre Dame and Stanford University said the quality of the
阅读全文Gaming is a $193 billion industry -- nearly double the size of the film and music industries combined -- and there are around three billion gamers worldwide. While online gaming can improve wellbeing and foster social relations, privacy and awareness issu
阅读全文An international research team has proposed a new method for monitoring nuclear disarmament treaties. The IT security experts developed a mechanism that uses radio waves to remotely monitor whether any changes are being made in a specific room. The resear
阅读全文Cat hair could be the purr-fect way to catch criminals, according to researchers from the University of Leicester.
阅读全文Languages around the world have words for 'this' and 'that' according to new research from an international team, led by the University of East Anglia.
阅读全文As technology continues to advance, the likelihood of malevolent attacks and subsequent failures on society's critical infrastructures increases. Blackouts, water shortages, transport collapses -- these potential threats to cities not only come with a he
阅读全文Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.
阅读全文A new approach to valuing the carbon storage potential of natural habitats aims to help restore faith in offset schemes, by enabling investors to directly compare carbon credit pricing across a wide range of projects.
阅读全文As the impacts of climate change grow, society and people struggle to adapt to the challenges of the new reality. Change, however, is difficult, and adapting to new ways of life or new ways of doing business often requires a change in culture.
阅读全文Sometimes, how the information is presented is as important as the information itself. Graphics, icons, and pictograms are increasingly popular methods of presenting information to consumers in direct, memorable, and easily understandable ways.
阅读全文If your boss stomps and yells, criticizes you, and then proceeds to take the credit for your work -- even it is an isolated incident -- it can take a profound toll on employee well-being and performance. But despite the many years of research, the precise
阅读全文Researchers from Boston University published a Journal of Marketing study showing that tapping into consumers' sense of ownership prompts them to place a higher value on products from a circular economy.
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