Nearly all the countries of the world ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016. The accord aims to limit the increase of the world's temperature to less than 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures. To do this, global ...
Environment
May 19, 2020
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There is a risk that individuals may benefit from having relatives in important posts in the public sector. This is shown in a doctoral thesis at Linköping University that investigates corruption in a mature democracy. The ...
Social Sciences
Mar 14, 2023
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A little more than a century ago, most people in industrialized countries worked 60 hours a week—six ten-hour days. A 40-hour work week of five eight-hour days became the norm, along with increased paid holidays, in the ...
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2023
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Fitbit, the company known for wearable devices promoting healthy lifestyles, saw its shares surge Thursday following the biggest stock offering this year for the tech sector.
Business
Jun 18, 2015
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Right now, thousands of people across the U.S. are in prison awaiting trial for a misdemeanor charge. A growing body of research indicates that if someone had sent each of them a text message at just the right time, with ...
Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2023
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Japan's Fujitsu swung back to profit in the three months to December thanks to brisk sales in PCs and networking services for public and business customers, as well as a weaker yen, the company said Thursday.
Business
Jan 30, 2014
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Amid trade wars, geopolitical tensions and a decline in public trust, the technology sector is seeking to put its problems aside with the Consumer Electronics Show, the annual extravaganza showcasing futuristic innovations.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 2, 2019
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European surveys have revealed that the perceived "yuck factor" typically predicted as a public reaction to wastewater recycling may not be as bad as thought.
Environment
Dec 3, 2021
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Are new ideas primarily shaped within male dominated industries? Due to gender stereotypes, some businesses are valued more than others, claims Norwegian researcher.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2014
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Huge gains can be made by using waste from the food industry for biogas production, no matter whether the biogas is used in vehicles or to produce electricity and heat. This is the conclusion of researchers from the Biogas ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 21, 2019
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