US Treasury Secretary wants to complete trade deal with UK in 2020
US Treasury Secretary, Steve Mnuchin, says he want to complete a trade deal with the United Kingdom in 2020, i.e., this year. He does...
Cookies significantly boost ad revenue for online publishers
Researchers have found that web cookies significantly increase ad revenue for online publishers.
Cookies are tiny tracking devices with bits of data that are...
Faking a positive attitude with coworkers for real-life benefits can backfire
According to a new study, faking a positive attitude with coworkers for real-life benefits can actually backfire.
Researchers say that making an effort to...
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...
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,...
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...