Technology
Is on-demand business model making us less responsible?
The on-demand business model has made things more convenient. These services that we enjoy having may not be around much longer. Some of the most popular companies will continue to survive, as many of them will die off quickly. This business model is likely to suffer if workers ask for more protections or the government steps in. Despite the fact that mobile commerce is on the rise, and shared economy is hailed as the savior of the society plagued with...
How to Start Your Own Online Shop
The internet is changing fast and any moment away from it feels like you are missing out from something big. You are not wrong; millions of people connected in one platform is the largest and most diversified market available. It is one welcoming business opportunity for any person in the comfort of their home or even in the workplace. In this age, anyone can start his or her own online shop. Here are some ideas to explore in the online...
New research finds Facebook can be bad for your health
Constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to sleep problems, weight change and muscle tension.
Electronic Translators for Traveling—Do they Really Work
You have a solid business. It’s doing well locally but there is a bigger market in Spain, France, Germany, and Latin America. The only problem? You don't know any other language apart from English. Do you hire foreigners or learn new languages? Electronic translators are small handheld devices that translate words from one language to another. They are designed for tourists and entrepreneurs. Depending on how the device is designed, it can scan words and translate them into English or...
Medical scanner helps unlock secrets of prehistoric marine reptile found in farmer’s field
The skull of a fossil ichthyosaur found in Warwickshire in 1955 has been studied for the first time using cutting-edge computerised tomography (CT) scanning technology
Record numbers of invasive species are washing up on British beaches – due to plastic marine litter
Coastal expert has identified many non-native invaders on one stretch of beach alone
A huge volcanic eruption on Jupiter’s moon Io has been photographed by astronomers
The latest breakthrough shocked space scientists - who are used to making unusual discoveries.
High-tech concept car can climb walls and step over holes thanks to its robotic LEGS
Hyundai has unveiled Elevate, a vehicle which blends technology found in electric cars and robots to traverse terrain beyond the limitations of even the most capable off-road vehicle.
Online Education: The Future Of Learning a Foreign Language
"Conversation is the best way to learn any language,” said Michelle Roach, one of the thousands of Americans who teach English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) for Naativ, adding that a two-way exchange is a form of experiential learning that immerses and engages the student. Every language has idioms and nuances, and English can be especially complicated. There are even popular slang terms--and anyone who’s ever been embarrassed by a verbal goof will know these phrases can mean one thing in one language but something...