Qualities of leadership – what sets leaders apart?
Leaders are much more willing to take responsibility for making decisions, especially those that affect other people's welfare. What determines whether somebody has leadership...
AI device identifies objects at speed of light
A research team has created an AI device that can identify objects at the speed of light. It is a physical neural network that...
Breaking up FOG – fats, oils, and grease – while also producing energy
Fats, oils, and grease, i.e., FOG, can clog up pipes. Recently, they blocked London's sewage system. They can also harm fish and grow into...
Major innovations help create bubbles in their sectors
Major innovations help create stock market bubbles. The more radical the innovation, the bigger the bubble. Major innovations sometimes also help boost other industries....
Some investors like countries led by a sole dictator
We do not usually think of a country that is led by a sole dictator as a good place to invest. In fact, most...
Does a one-penny discount boost sales? $2.99 or $3.00?
Will a one-penny discount encourage shoppers to rush to the checkout counter? In other words, does a $2.99 price pull in more sales than...
Greater market liquidity means more market risk, researchers found
Greater market liquidity means more risk market risk, say researchers from Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Beersheba, Israel. Their findings challenge most common theories regarding...
Stylometry to determine authorship – Lennon or McCartney
Stylometry refers to the use of statistical techniques to determine who wrote an article, letter, or other text. We can also use stylometry to...
Bots steal online advertising budgets
Did you know that bots steal many online advertising budgets? Online advertising budgets are infested with nasty bots that steal companies' hard-earned advertising dollars.
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Stevia science, benefits, and future potential
What are the benefits and the future potential of stevia, a sweetener that comes from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana? Specifically, it comes from...