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NASA-Inspired "Speed Breeding" Boosts Wheat Production Threefold
[Tech]
2018/01/03 10:37
The speed breeding technique was developed by scientists at the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland (UQ) and the John Innes Centre.Our planet is expected to host an extra two billion people by 2050, but the amount of arable land we've got to work with won't be changing all that much. How exactly we're going to feed all these hungry mouths is a problem scientists are looking at fr...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What Can We Expect in China in 2018 ?
[Business]
2018/01/03 10:37
The nation could be shaped by geopolitics, momentum from robust economic growth, and a host of new leaders eager to implement new policy.With so many new leaders put in position over the last six months by President Xi, an overall leader secure in his position and clear on his objectives, 2018 is likely to see much more activity to implement policies, economic and social, that move China in the...
How Do You Vote ? 50 Million Google Images Give a Clue
[Tech]
2018/01/03 10:36
What vehicle is most strongly associated with Republican voting districts? Extended-cab pickup trucks. For Democratic districts? Sedans.Those conclusions may not be particularly surprising. After all, market researchers and political analysts have studied such things for decades.But what is surprising is how researchers working on an ambitious project based at Stanford University reached those...
New Hangover Helpers Hit The Market
[Product]
2018/01/03 10:36
Excessive alcohol intake is losing favor among young consumers, who are opting for UnWasted Time or booze-free challenges like Dry January. But for those who continue to go big, a fresh crop of tonics and supplements is promising to curb the unsavory consequences of overindulgence.Morning Recovery Developed by a former Tesla engineer, Morning Recovery is a tonic that touts the power of Hovenia...
Slow·Down Manifesto of Peace and Balance
[Design]
2018/01/03 10:36
Slow is a concept incorporated into the Slow Life culture. It is a soothing drink for those who find it hard to find a moment for themselves in the everyday busy lives.The classic opposite of energy drinks. Relaxation and saving of timeSlow provokes a new ritual of product consumption. Not only does the content of the drink make us slow down but also the packaging creates a pretext for relaxati...
(Infographic) High-Tech Transports : Future of Shipping
[Tech]
2018/01/03 10:36
Ships are now the latest transport to advance in technology, this infographic shows how.Space travel may be exciting, and self-driving cars certainly get a lot of hype.However, there remains a good argument that the world’s oceans – and the ships that roam them – often get overlooked when it comes to advances in transportation technology.How will shipping change in the coming years, and what...
(PDF) Deloitte - Tech Trends 2018 : : The Symphonic Enterprise
[Business]
2018/01/02 11:08
As digital reality, cognitive, and blockchain continue to redefine IT and business, organizations should look to move beyond vertical or horizontal approaches to new technology. Ideally, strategy, technology, and operations should work together, in harmony, across domains and boundaries.The renowned German conductor Kurt Masur once noted that an orchestra full of stars can be a disaster. Though...
(Patent) Another Surface Phone Patent “Surfaces,” Shows Off Unique Hinge Design
[Tech]
2018/01/02 11:08
As spotted by Windows Latest, the new patent titled “Hinge with free-stop function” describes a hinge mechanism that allows a dual-display device to free stop in any position through the 360 degree rotation.The patent clearly mentions a “tablet mode” for this multiple display devices, and the description also explains why dual-display devices are the answer to the increasingly large display...
Bitcoin Effect On Japanese Economy “Cannot Be Ignored”, Says Nomura
[Investing]
2018/01/02 11:08
Bitcoin’s price rise in 2017 has been stunning. For an asset linked to no tangible value, the increase in price from $998 on January 1 2017 to hitting a high of $19,497 on December 16 was more than just eye-popping. It created a tangible bitcoin effect on economic growth that, at least in Japan, translates into an impact on quarterly gross domestic product growth “that cannot be ignored,” ac...
