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Capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials, could become a new global industry, according to a...
Apple, Disney and Netflix’s streaming battle isn’t winner-take-all
With the recent launch of Apple TV Plus and the imminent arrival of Disney Plus, the video landscape has never looked so competitive.
These services...
How your speech could impact your salary
Most Americans are aware that English sounds different throughout the country, and that those regional differences can contribute to widely held stereotypes.
But a leading...
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The long anticipated battle royale over TV streaming is finally becoming real:
Apple TV+ has just launched in over 100 countries, kicking off with broadcast...
Nearly two-thirds of Uber riders never tip, study finds
The ridesharing company Uber added tipping more than two years ago, but how often do people actually use the feature?
Less than a fifth of...
Google quantum computing breakthrough a ‘remarkable milestone’
Google announced Wednesday an experimental quantum processor completed a calculation in just a few minutes, a process that would take a traditional supercomputer thousands...
3 reasons Forever 21’s bankruptcy doesn’t spell the end of brick-and-mortar retailing
Affordable fashion brand Forever 21’s decision to file for bankruptcy and shutter hundreds of its stores has resurrected the notion that online retailing is...
Scientists prove what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Scientists at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have established a causal relationship between failure and future success, proving German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's adage...
Shopping addiction is a real disorder
UK-based healthcare group the Priory is well-known for treating gambling, sex, drug, alcohol and computing addictions – especially of the rich and famous.
Now it...
Even short-lived solar panels can be economically viable, MIT study shows
Research shows that, contrary to accepted rule of thumb, a 10- or 15-year lifetime can be good enough.
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
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