Activism in the workplace surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues is often effective at changing a company's social policies – even before government mandates bring about change, according to a ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2014
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(Phys.org) —In our constantly connected, information-rich society, some drivers are jumping at the chance to let auto insurance companies monitor their driving habits in return for a handsome discount on their premiums.
Computer Sciences
Aug 11, 2014
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Samsung is facing a fresh accusation that one of its China suppliers hired children to meet production targets during a period of high demand from the South Korean electronics giant.
Business
Jul 10, 2014
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Norwegian houses can no longer have the same design in western as in eastern Norway. Building designs must adapt to local climate variations, say researchers.
Engineering
Jul 4, 2014
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China's Internet giants and insurance companies are finding ever more innovative ways to get around the country's strict betting laws and reap a payout as fans wager billions on the World Cup.
Internet
Jul 4, 2014
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A dutch student has taken the bold decision to sell all his data at auction. It's a decision that should make us think about the future of our own information.
Internet
Apr 18, 2014
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Worried that you could be in a car accident? Insurance company X can protect you and your family. Afraid you will lose your children to drunk driving? MADD can help you educate them to avoid drinking and driving. According ...
Social Sciences
Mar 11, 2014
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Allowing the federal terrorism risk insurance act to expire could have negative consequences for U.S. national security, according to a new study from the RAND Corporation.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2014
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In what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years, the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has officially launched ...
Environment
Feb 6, 2014
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It's likely the world in the not-so-distant future will be increasingly populated by computerized people like Amal Graafstra.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 24, 2013
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