German economy expanded by 0.6% in 2019
Germany’s economy expanded by 0.6% in 2019, marking the tenth year of growth in a row, according to the latest figures released by the...
Live chat tools help boost sales for e-vendors, study finds
According to new research published in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research, live chat tools can help boost sales and increase profits.
The researchers...
Shutdown of coal-fired plants in the US has saved an estimated 26,610 lives
According to a University of California San Diego study published in Nature Sustainability, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the US saved an estimated...
Researchers develop most efficient lithium-sulphur battery to date
Researchers at Monash University have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
The battery,...
Innovative activity is not only widespread in big cities, but also in rural areas
According to a new study by Penn State researchers, innovative activity is not only widespread in big cities, but also in other US regions...
Firms need to act faster on climate change, says BoE governor Mark Carney
Bank of England governor Mark Carney told the BBC in an interview that finance firms need to act faster on climate change. He described...
What You Need to Know When Selling Your Gold
Are you looking to earn some extra cash? Do you have gold jewellery, bullion, coins, and the like, sitting around your home just collecting...
Luxury consumption can spark feelings of inauthenticity, study finds
While luxury consumption can yield status benefits for some, for others it can spark feelings of inauthenticity, according to a new study published in...
BU researchers develop sustainable adhesive that only takes a year to break down
Researchers at Boston University have developed a biodegradable adhesive made of naturally-sourced biopolymers and carbon dioxide, suitable in both dry and wet environments.
The...
CJEU rules that Airbnb does not require an estate agent’s license to operate in...
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the online hospitality booking service Airbnb does not require an estate agent's...