Commentary by Samy Dwek, Founder and CEO, The Family Office Doctor and White Knight Consulting We’ve seen in the press today articles about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was a foundation that they started with a very clear purpose and focus on helping third world countries, eradicating certain diseases, and researching diseases such […]
Unexpected Trends from IDTechEx’s EV Data & Tools Portfolio 2021 is cementing the electric car’s dominant position in the future of the auto industry as OEMs have increased electrification targets, announced more battery-electric models, and planned new technology adoption strategies. To properly understand these trends, granular, high-quality data is essential. IDTechEx’s portfolio of electric cars […]
By: Skyler Johnson A scientific study originally aimed at testing the capability of life on Venus has now shown that there is a chance for life not on our sister planet, but on the gaseous giant, Jupiter. The study aimed to figure out whether Venus could maintain life based on water activity, which is measured […]
Offering high-quality products or services is great, but it’s not always enough to make a sale. You also need to ensure you have strong calls-to-actions (CTAs) on your website. These are words or phrases, often presented on a button, that tell your customers what to do next. Sometimes, people just need a little bit of […]
Growth of Sushi Restaurants Comes to Halt Tomorrow is International Sushi Day, a day in honor of the popular rice dish from Japan. The latest statistics from BoldData show that the number of sushi restaurants in America has nearly doubled in the last 10 years. However, the growth seems to have come to a halt. […]
Innovative Research Reveals Genes That Influence Osteoporosis Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength of our bones, allowing them to identify several genes not previously known to influence bone density and, ultimately, our risk of fracture. The work […]
Are Hurricanes Really Getting Worse? Author and climate scientist Bill Pekny says while recent severe storms may lead us to believe the answer is yes, the data doesn’t back this up. He explains why the way we track and measure hurricanes is so misleading. As we approach the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November […]
Contrary to portraits painted in popular media, new research involving ridesharing services shows they provide an additional level of protection for potential sexual assault victims, particularly in neighborhoods with inadequate public transportation or in circumstances that are more prone to sex crimes. The study, “The Deterrent Effect of Ride-sharing on Sexual Assault and Investigation of […]
Advice from a Researcher on How to Make Research Your Business’s Superpower By: Kirsten Lee Hill, PHD. When I talk to people about research, the first thing I notice is that almost everyone is doing research–they just don’t call it that. Put simply, research is creating an intentional plan to answer a question you have, […]
Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference to return for its fourth year. Researchers, practitioners, corporate leaders and philanthropists share findings and best practices to address today’s most pressing societal issues. The fourth annual Diversity & Inclusion Research Conference (DIRC21) will take place as a virtual event on November 17-19, 2021. DIRC21 brings together researchers, practitioners, corporate […]
