Changing the definition of innovation to get more innovation
Non-commercial innovators will get more credit under a new definition of innovation. This could mean more backing for household innovators and subsequently more innovation....
EU bank stress test – Lloyds and Barclays performed badly
In the EU bank stress test, British high street banks Lloyds and Barclays were among the worst performers. They ranked lowest among Europe's largest...
Amazon in advanced talks to build second HQ in Virginia
Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to build its second headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia. E-commerce means buying and selling goods and services on the...
Junk news dominates US midterms coverage on social media, study
Junk news is dominating coverage of US midterms on social media, a new study has found. One-quarter (25%) of news content people shared around...
First shale gas production from Lancashire fracking site, UK
Cuadrilla announced on Friday that it saw shale gas flow to the surface from its exploration well in Lancashire. The shale gas, at its...
A future where renewable energy supplies all our needs
One day, renewable energy will supply all our energy needs. In today's world, we are still very dependent on fossil fuels. An economist has...
Beagle, a visualization tool, helps catch email scammers
Beagle, a new visualization tool, helps law enforcement agencies trace the trail of email scammers. The new software speeds up forensic email investigations and...
Google and iRobot new partnership
Google and iRobot, the maker of the Roomba, have announced a new partnership. Both companies will be working together to improve the way smart...
Opening door to more efficient clean fuels using laser technique
Scientists at the University of Liverpool say their laser technique may open the door to more efficient clean fuels. They believe their laser technique...
Marine animals affected by underwater noise pollution
According to a study published in the journal Biology Letters on Tuesday, marine mammals are having a hard time communicating with each other due to...