Combine solar and agricultural farming to meet energy demand
Many crops can thrive just as well, if not better, under solar panels. Realizing this has led scientists to look into how to combine...
Roku bringing its TV licensing program to Europe
Roku announced that it is bringing its TV licensing program to Europe. The move allows manufacturers to license Roku TV reference designs and use...
US economy added a disappointing 130,000 jobs in August
The US economy added a disappointing 130,000 jobs in August, according to the latest official figures.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 158,000 job gains...
Retailers’ branded mobile apps boost sales on multiple levels
Just how effective are retailers' branded mobile apps in boosting the frequency, quantity, and monetary value of purchases?
According to a new study published in...
Studying eye movement to measure situational awareness in real-time
Studying an employee’s eye movement can provide valuable insight into how well they understand their current situation, according to a recent study published in...
UK manufacturing output plunged in August
Brexit uncertainty weighed heavily on the performance of UK manufacturing during August.
The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 47.4 in...
Brexit planning has cut productivity of UK firms by up to 5%, says BoE...
According to a Bank of England staff working paper, Brexit planning has cut the productivity of UK firms by between 2% and 5% since...
Satisfaction is the most popular metric to help determine marketing strategy
The most popular metric to help determine marketing strategy is satisfaction, according to research from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School.
The research...
Boris Johnson says it’s time to step up the tempo on Brexit talks
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that "it is now time for both sides to step up the tempo” in regards to Brexit.
The prime...
Taxing carbon emissions induces energy-saving efficiency improvements
According to a new study, taxing carbon emissions induces energy-saving efficiency improvements, leading to a more-efficient consumption of energy.
The research, published in Joule, was...