Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Ukraine crisis deepens
By: EBR | Monday, April 18, 2022
Oil prices rose on Monday (18 April) as concerns grew about tighter global supply, with the deepening crisis in Ukraine raising the prospect of heavier sanctions by the West on top exporter Russia
How the education sector should respond to COVID-19, according to these leading experts
By: EBR | Friday, April 15, 2022
The arrival and scale of the Covid-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard; the pandemic, and its reverberating impacts, are far from over
How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the French Election
By: EBR | Friday, April 15, 2022
Contrary to expectations, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has not weakened Marine Le Pen’s electoral position. Nevertheless, the political context in which France’s Russia policy will be formulated has changed
Artificial empathy: the upgrade AI needs to speak to consumers
By: EBR | Thursday, April 14, 2022
Artificial intelligence combined with a human-centric approach to marketing might seem like a contrarian model
Should deep-sea minerals be part of battery supply chains?
By: EBR | Thursday, April 14, 2022
Out of sight is not always out of mind. Most of us have never seen a manganese nodule or a deep-sea octopus, but recent campaigns from WWF, Greenpeace and others have brought the topic of deep-sea mining and biodiversity to the public’s attention
The 200-year history of mankind’s energy transitions
By: EBR | Thursday, April 14, 2022
Over the last 200 years, how we’ve gotten our energy has changed drastically
Taming Your Inner Critic
By: EBR | Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Eight concrete ways to lead a more contented life
This is how wheat shortages are creating a food security risk
By: EBR | Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Wheat imports are crucial in many of the world’s least developed countries, including in Africa and the Middle East
The Rationalization of Abundance as a Strategy of Forced Choice
By: EBR | Tuesday, April 12, 2022
In its latest report, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) talks openly about possible shortages of basic products whose production is based on the import of cereals from war-torn countries - such as pasta, bread, cereals
Why education must take a quantum leap
By: EBR | Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Quantum computing could have benefits across industries including pharmaceuticals, renewable energy development, finance and manufacturing
Economic inequality has deepened during the pandemic. That doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed
By: EBR | Friday, April 8, 2022
The world is facing a surge in economic inequality accelerated by COVID-19 and exacerbated by the impact of the war in Ukraine
Trust, ethics lie at heart of health data sharing, health professionals say
By: EBR | Friday, April 8, 2022
A more efficient sharing of valuable health data could improve our health systems significantly. But according to health professionals, this requires proper consideration of trust, ethics, and security
Why private companies need to catch up on sustainability
By: EBR | Friday, April 8, 2022
Sustainable businesses are focusing on three interlinked areas: environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility and people sustainability
Scientists achieve record energy efficiency for thin solar panels
By: EBR | Thursday, April 7, 2022
Scientists from the University of Surrey and Imperial College London have achieved an increase in energy absorption in ultra-thin solar panels by 25%, a record for panels of this size
Biodiversity: Why Should Business Care?
By: EBR | Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Unlike the climate crisis, biodiversity loss is just starting to get the attention it deserves
How quickly is tourism recovering from COVID-19?
By: EBR | Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Tourism was hit particularly hard by the pandemic, as lockdowns restricted people to travelling around their homes and neighbourhoods rather than around the world
Why artificial intelligence design must prioritize data privacy
By: EBR | Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Data privacy is often linked with artificial intelligence (AI) models based on consumer data
There is great value in giving feedback, and research shows that people want to hear it
By: EBR | Monday, April 4, 2022
There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback
How could the war in Ukraine impact global food supplies?
By: EBR | Friday, April 1, 2022
The rise in international prices for food staples is set to continue, according to recent data
How to address the widening youth skills gap
By: EBR | Friday, April 1, 2022
The pandemic has deepened the existing youth skills gap, leaving millions of young people with inadequate access to employment opportunities
By: N. Peter Kramer
