There has been a lot of debate recently on the extent of the global fishing footprint. A recent paper claimed that fishing affects 55% of the world's oceans. Given that many people in the developing world rely on fish as ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2018
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New research suggests we are willing to blindly trust hotel reviews when they conform to our preconceived ideas.
Economics & Business
Oct 23, 2018
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Historically, the latest innovations in vehicle technology debut on high-end luxury vehicles. Developing new features is an expensive endeavor, and usually only wealthy shoppers are willing to pay for them. Features such ...
Automotive
Sep 19, 2018
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While Tesla grapples with internal issues like production delays, a sometimes-erratic CEO and a recent about-face on whether to go private, its rivals are moving aggressively into the luxury electric vehicle space.
Business
Aug 28, 2018
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The deal sounded murky from the start: in exchange for bitcoin worth two million euros ($2.3 million), the wealthy buyer would hand over the equivalent sum in cash in a luxury hotel on the French riviera.
Other
Aug 19, 2018
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Leather car seats were once synonymous with luxury, but these days, synthetic suede is becoming the material of choice for high-end automobiles. With increased affluence worldwide, and the growing popularity of car-sharing ...
Materials Science
Aug 1, 2018
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Steve Jobs may have been a tech genius, but he clearly didn't care much for fashion.
Business
Jul 29, 2018
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German automaker Daimler AG said Thursday that its net profit fell 27 percent in the second quarter as the company confronted multiple challenges including trade tensions, weak pricing for its luxury cars, and recalls and ...
Business
Jul 26, 2018
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Political allegiance plays a critical role in the decision to buy luxury goods. New empirical research by David Dubois, associate professor of marketing at INSEAD, Jeehye Christine Kim of Hong Kong UST Business School and ...
Social Sciences
Jul 23, 2018
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BMW, which has been losing ground in the US luxury market to Mercedes, is hoping to turn the tide with a spate of new SUV offerings.
Business
Jan 15, 2018
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