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MARKETSInterest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by CountryPublished 3 months ago on June 24, 2022 By Jenna Ross Graphics/Design: Nick Routley Tweet Share Share Reddit Email graphic comparing interest rate hikes with inflation in various countries Interest Rate Hikes vs. Inflation Rate, by Country Imagine today’s high inflation like a car speeding down a hill. In order to slow it down, you need to hit the brakes. In this case,...

TECHNOLOGYThe Top Downloaded Apps in 2022Published 5 months ago on May 12, 2022 By Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email Chart of the top 10 most downloaded apps in Q1 2022, based on number of downloads ▼ Use This Visualization The Top Downloaded Apps in 2022 Whether they’re providing a service like ride-sharing or acting as a mere source of entertainment, mobile apps have become an integral part...

TECHNOLOGYThe Cost of Mining Bitcoin in 198 Different CountriesPublished 2 months ago on August 5, 2022 By NeoMam Studios green checkmark iconFeatured Creator Article/Editing: Carmen Ang Tweet Share Share Reddit Email View a higher resolution version of this map. Map comparing the cost of mining bitcoin in 198 countries Cost of Mining Bitcoin in 198 Different Countries View a higher resolution version of this map. It takes an estimated 1,449 kilowatt hours...

MARKETSVisualized: The World’s Population at 8 BillionPublished 2 days ago on September 27, 2022 By Nick Routley Article/Editing: Avery Koop Graphics/Design: Christina Kostandi Tweet Share Share Reddit Email World at 8 Billion Report VC+ members will be receiving our World at 8 Billion Report. To gain access to this exclusive report and webinar, all you have to do is become a VC+ member. Data visualization showing a population breakdown of...

HEALTH This gene therapy company is testing new tech to 'switch off' diabetes and obesity with a pill Alexandria "Zandy" Forbes' company, MeiraGTx, is working on gene therapy with a “switch” it says could revolutionise the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Alexandria "Zandy" Forbes' company, MeiraGTx, is working on gene therapy with a “switch” it says could revolutionise the treatment of...

WORK 'It feels like coming home': Why people are embracing becoming 'boomerang workers' A third of new hires are boomerang workers, according to a recent report A third of new hires are boomerang workers, according to a recent report - Copyright Unsplash By Luke Hurst • Updated: 28/09/2022 - 22:09 There has been a recent buzz around...

BIZTECH NEWS Apple removes Russian Facebook competitor VK from the App Store, citing sanctions Moscow is demanding explanations from Apple after the Russian social network VK is pulled from its App Store. Moscow is demanding explanations from Apple after the Russian social network VK is pulled from its App Store. - Copyright REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Euronews ...

HOME Russia's war in Ukraine has forever changed Europe's energy landscape, says Norway minister The Valhall oil field off the North Sea, Aug. 15, 2017. The Valhall oil field off the North Sea, Aug. 15, 2017. - Copyright Haekon Mosvold Larsen/AP By Pascale Davies • Updated: 29/09/2022 - 13:00 A giant energy producer, Norway finds itself at...

BUSINESS Porsche splits with VW and lists on the stock market The luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche is about to start trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. That could raise billions for e-mobility. A Porsche 718 Cayman GTS on the racetrack For many, Porsche is the ultimate in Germany automotive engineering When a massive cargo ship loaded with Porsches,...

EUROPE Russia's army: An overestimated power in the war against Ukraine At the outset of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin believed in a quick victory that did not come to pass. How strong is Russia's army really? Reservists standing in line in Russia Reservists being called up are poorly equipped and ill-trained, experts say After the fall...

BUSINESS Tokyo 2020: Olympic medals made from old smartphones, laptops Used electronic devices have been recycled in a nationwide effort to produce the Olympic medals for the Tokyo 2020 Games. The project plans to set a precedent for future Olympic Games. Olympische Sommerspiele 2020 | Reproduktion einer Medaille As the athletes take the podium and, with a slight bow,...

ASIA Japan harvesting junk electronics to tackle resource shortages A new "urban mining" campaign aims to extract valuable metals from used smart phones, televisions and computers. The goal is to reduce Japan’s dependence on foreign suppliers and shaky supply chains. A worker processing computer parts in 2009 A Panasonic worker in Japan recycles electronic waste Japan has announced ambitious plans...

BUSINESS Digging in the dirt: California mining firms seek to clean up lithium's production footprint Three large mining projects based in California's "Lithium Valley" aim to recover lithium with minimal environmental impacts. They have the potential to simplify the global lithium supply chain. A signpost once welcoming tourists to the shores of Salton Sea now standing in the...

BUSINESS Porsche splits with VW and lists on the stock market The luxury sports car manufacturer Porsche is about to start trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. That could raise billions for e-mobility, and is yet another chapter for Volkswagen's most valuable brand. Four Porsche 911 models in the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart For many, Porsche is the ultimate...