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Study: Social Media Negatively Affects the Way Young Women View Themselves
The study found that women viewing photos of peers, who they think are more attractive than herself, suffer self-confidence issues.
Top Ten Challenges Facing Employees Today
According to a recently released LinkedIn survey of over 1,000 people, the most challenging issues facing employees include juggling workloads and work/life balance.
Tech Fields Are Not Immune From #MeToo Moments
A report commissioned by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and released in October reveals women in academia experience significant levels of sexual harassment.
Listen to a Bit of Space History
A newly released audio file features signals picked up from the Soviet Union's November 1968 launch of the spacecraft Zond 6.
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.