Huawei’s crisis plunges sales and benefits competitors
The trade war between China and the United States has put the Asian company Huawei in check. The measures taken by Donald Trump to stop the Chinese giant's rapid...
What if depression were the real epidemic of the 21st century in Europe?
Across the EU, 14% of young adults are at risk of depression, and 4% of young people aged 15-24 suffer from chronic depression. Young women are more likely to...
Non profit credit counseling may reduce rampant household debt in the United States
By the end of fourth quarter 2018, total household debt in the United States reached a new high of $13.54 trillion. A new Economic Inquiry study found that nonprofit...
How to replace rare elements in electronics?
Researchers have devised a way to make materials for electronics and lighting from cheaper, more abundant elements.
The new compounds can also be “tuned” to efficiently harvest electrical energy from...
Australian spider named after fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld
New to science species of Australian jumping spider was named after Hamburg-born fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019) after the arachnid reminded its discoverers of the...
Do discounts for unhappy subscribers backfire on businesses?
Subscription-based service providers including newspapers, cable and internet providers and utility companies often issue price-based incentives including discounts in response to...
Investors use to decide on funding a startup based on entrepreneur’s perceived competence and...
What criteria do investors use to decide on funding a startup after hearing a pitch? First impressions, according to a new working paper.
Good looks matter, but not as much...
Trump overturns Huawei veto
The president of the United States, Donald Trump has confirmed this Saturday that the North American companies will be able to supply material to the technology Huawei in the...
Scientists have finally found malaria’s Achilles’ heel
Scientists have finally found malaria's Achilles' heel, a neurotoxin that isn't harmful to any living thing except Anopheles mosquitoes that spread malaria.
Nearly half the world's population lives in areas...
15 arrests in theft of Galileo and Newton original books
In a joint action day, the Romanian, UK and Italian authorities arrested 15 suspects involved in the theft of 260 priceless antique books with an estimated value of more...