Gaining a Global View of Poverty By Using Satellites
The extent to which an area is brightly lit at night (or not) provides an indication of how abundant infrastructure is in the region. Knowing the precise locations of these unlit, potentially impoverished communities is essential if we are to improve their circumstances.
Star Rating Systems Blur The Lines Between “Good” and “Bad” Products
Star rating systems alone cause products to be rated more similarly to each other This makes it harder to differentiate between quality of products Complementing with written reviews could increase […]
3D Printing Could Be The (Expensive) Future of Healthcare
New research shows that using 3D printing technology in healthcare can provide customised tools for surgeons, and improve patient treatment and recovery. But the costs are steep. How can healthcare providers decide whether to invest?
Who Does Your Boss Trust More – You Or Google?
We live in a world where we are more likely to listen to the phone in our hands than friends or colleagues. According to research from BI Norwegian Business School, this is the tendency for certain people in leadership positions, putting themselves at a disadvantage.
Coding Is The Future – Are You Ready?
A recent report suggests that nearly a quarter of employers say their workforce lacks the basic digital skills they need. Why is this? In part, it is because educational institutions are not providing students with the skills they need to stay one step ahead in the job market.
Could LinkedIn Stop You Getting Your Next Job?
Instead of making themselves more attractive to employers, job seekers who used the platform excessively found they were often unsuccessful in their applications. New research shows us why...
How To Be An Instagram Influencer
Research shows that posting too regularly leads to general mistrust from followers. To boost engagement, a more emotional personal approach is needed.
Which Robot Would You Rather Be Served By – R2-D2 Or The Terminator?
New research shows that customers prefer to be served by robots which are as human-like as possible because, in interactions with such machines, people are able to apply familiar social rules and expectations.