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Is an MBA Useful for a Computer Engineer?

Working as a computer engineer usually involves programming software, mobile apps or middleware to help software communicate more successfully. It’s an exciting field with plenty of new developments, but how about when reaching management level? Is the typical computer engineer suitable as a manager or should an outsider be brought in to manage a team …

Pursuing a Career in Engineering: A Guide

One of the puzzles that people are left to begin figuring out from a young age is what they want to be when they grow up. While some are able to quickly figure this out, some wander through life never discovering their dream career. The reality is that there is no precise formula that will …

Geoengineering versus a volcano

Washington, DC— Major volcanic eruptions spew ash particles into the atmosphere, which reflect some of the Sun’s radiation back into space and cool the planet. But could this effect be intentionally recreated to fight climate change? A new paper in Geophysical Research Letters investigates. Solar geoengineering is a theoretical approach to curbing the effects of …

Emerging Tech could reshape Future of Work with Human-Machine Partnerships – Dell Technologies Report

Changes to work and learning in 2030 will create more equitable workplaces for people throughout the world New Delhi, India – 30th July/ August, 2019 By 2030, there will be three shifts that will help shape a more inclusive, empowering and rewarding work environment Majority of Indian business leaders expect emerging technologies to improve workforce …

5 Strategies to Increase Your Company’s Profit Margin

Business owners must constantly look for profit-making opportunities, which can help them to secure their finances, grow their team, and enjoy longevity in an industry. Rather than relying on new customers to make their way to your business, you must aim to boost your cash flow and lower your overheads, which could help you to …

Surging debt levels a threat to global economic stability, says GlobalData

Globalization has transformed the economic frameworks of both developed and emerging nations. However, along with steady economic growth, several countries have also witnessed high rise in their debt burden, both private and public alike. Against this backdrop, GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, cautions governments against relying too much on debt and calls for …

International experts in cancer and neuroscience kick off collaboration with the aiForward program to bring AI to medical research

aiForward is an open, global program created by Aiforia, aiming to advance the use of AI-powered image analysis in medical research, focusing initially on neuroscience, cancer, and lifestyle diseases. The program was launched in December 2018 and has attracted wide international interest — receiving applications from institutes in Norway, the United States, and other countries. …

Are The Lancet’s Alcohol Consumption Forecasts Inflated?

IWSR Analysis of Consumption Trends Suggests Future Per Capita Growth of Beverage Alcohol Drinks could be Declining London – A new study published in the medical journal The Lancet reports a considerable upsurge in the global consumption of alcoholic drinks. The study suggests that between 1990 and 2017, alcohol intake has jumped by as much …