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Despite Shopping Preferences, Consumers Want Physical Stores: Study
According to a new study, most customers agree that the elimination of physical stores would be bad for society.
U.S. Army Hopes to Attract New Recruits with Video Games
Plagued by low recruitment levels, the United States Army is preparing to launch an esports team to attract America’s youth.
L'Oreal Develops Wearable to Monitor UV, Pollution and Pollen Exposure
Although known for cosmetics and beauty products, L’Oreal is fast becoming a name in the wearables market.
Video: Climate Change is Intensifying Hurricanes
High-resolution climate simulations of 15 tropical cyclones that occurred over the last decade indicates that climate change has intensified rainfall in these events by 5 to 10%
Surveillance Robots Will Monitor Denmark's Sewer Systems
Sewer maintenance in Denmark will one day be conducted exclusively by surveillance robots, saving the country hundreds of millions in maintenance costs, according to a research project on the topic.
Study Looks at Effectiveness of Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks
Following the installation of the first-of-its-kind kiosk in the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport back in 2013, hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training kiosks have been cropping up in more public places, leading a team of researchers to wonder about their effectiveness when stacked against traditional hands-only CPR training methods.
New Itinerary Algorithm Prioritizes Passenger Over Airline and Airport Costs
A new algorithm from Binghamton University considers the passenger’s perspective when scheduling flights.
"Robocop" Debuting at the Singapore Summit
To demonstrate its devotion to all things high-tech, Singapore has debuted a new member of its police force: an actual robotic police officer.
Some U.K. Companies to Consider Microchipping Employees
Swedish company Biohax announced that it will be working with several well-known firms in the U.K. to microchip their employees.
Intelligent Oil and Gas Blending, Logistics and Trading Solutions
Validere’s artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) platforms provide enhanced visibility into daily operations. Midstream and exploration and production companies are presented with innovative tools that allow them to identify value-added services that increase profitability.
Study: A Real-Life Study on Social Media’s Impact on Mental Well-being
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania looks at how people use Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram and their real-life impact on mental health.
Was an Amazon Echo Witness to a Murder?
A United States judge is asking Amazon to turn over audio recordings captured by an Amazon Echo located in a Farmington, New Hampshire, home where two women died.
Looking for Love with Help from AI
Those in search of love may get a helping hand from an entirely unexpected source: artificial intelligence (AI).
Frequently Checking Email Can Affect Managers’ Ability to Lead
Managers and employees alike can expect to spend more than 90 minutes a day recovering from email interruptions, which adds up to more than seven hours a week.
WeWork Limits Beer Consumption in the Office
The coworking space, known in the news for its unconventional policies, is changing its policy of unlimited access to draught beer during work hours, according to an email obtained by several news organizations.
Humor Type Can Alter Work Environment
According to research from Murray State University, the type of workplace humor is actually the driver of workplace happiness.
Office Holiday Parties: Ready for an Update?
Even though today’s thriving economy has refilled many company coffers with party funds, alternatives to the standard party are growing in popularity.
Team Develops Method for Faster, Accurate AI Training
A team of researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) along with a team from Tencent Machine Learning have successfully developed a new method for training artificial intelligence (AI) machines faster than ever while still ensuring that they maintain accuracy.
Study Finds the Right Method to Deter People from Downloading Media Illegally
A new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has found that pop-up warnings deter people from downloading music and media illegally.
Study: Screen Time Has Minimal Effect on Children's Sleep
A new study from New Oxford University Research has found that screen time has little to no impact on the quality of children’s sleep.