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Nov 23 2024BUSINESS

Working in the Heat: How Does It Affect Construction Workers' Output?

Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

How Mergers and Acquisitions Boost Productivity through Digital Transformation

Mergers and acquisitions, often referred to as M&As, are like a superpower for businesses. They help companies grow bigger, get better at what they do, and perform more efficiently in a competitive market. Now, here's where things get interesting: data is becoming a crucial part of how businesses op

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Nov 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Two Screens, One Monitor: A Month with a Portable Dual-Screen

Ever wish you could have two displays in one handy device? Laptops with dual screens are trending, but they often come with trade-offs. So, let's talk about portable monitors with two screens. I've been using one for a month, and it's got some cool tricks up its sleeve. Portable monitors with two s

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Soil Salinity and Waterlogging in Egypt's Nile Delta: A Threat to Farming and History

Ever wondered why some places have trouble growing crops? In Egypt's northeastern Nile Delta, it's because of soil salinization and waterlogging. These issues make soil unhealthy and hurt farming. Scientists studied this area, which is important for both farming and history. They found that soil in

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Nov 12 2024BUSINESS

AI Tech Boom: Software Giants Steal the Show

After a long wait, a top tech fund manager is spotlighting his favorite picks in the tech sector. Tony Wang, the wizard behind T. Rowe Price's science and technology strategy, sees a thrilling shift happening. He believes companies are now focusing more on software and app developers who are busy la

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

Banking on Brains: How Intellectual Investments Boost Performance

In today's information age, businesses aren't just about factories and funds; they're about brains and knowledge. This shift has pushed firms, especially banks, to seek out unique ways to boost productivity and stay ahead of the competition. Banks, being heavily reliant on knowledge, are a great exa

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Boosting Bank Productivity: How Intellectual Capital Plays a Role

In today's economy, firms' success isn't just about owning buildings or having lots of money. It's also about having smart ideas and skills that others can't copy. Banks, being smart businesses, are looking into something called 'intellectual capital' to improve their productivity. This study checke

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's Office Mandate: A Cultural Shift or Cost-Cutting Measure?

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has clarified that the company's recent mandate for corporate workers to be in the office five days a week isn't a sneaky way to reduce headcount or please city officials. This new policy, announced in September and effective January 2, has sparked debate among employees. Some

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Nov 01 2024TECHNOLOGY

Excel's LAMBDA: A Quick Way to Create Custom Functions

Ever felt stuck in Excel with complex formulas? Microsoft’s LAMBDA function can save the day. It lets you transform lengthy calculations into simple custom functions. Imagine you need to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. Instead of writing the formula each time, you can use LAMBDA to create your own fu

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's Next MacBook Pro Leap: 10-Core CPU and More RAM

Get ready for Apple's big announcement later this year! The rumor mill suggests that the upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, along with a revamped Mac mini and an iMac, will be powered by the same chipset. Normally, Apple sticks to less powerful CPU and GPU options for its base laptops,

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