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Back to homepageLord Waverley: Drone Industry Needs a Coherent Voice — and Some Interest From Investors
Drones are changing the way in which we interact with one another. From commercial applications to lifesaving transportation, drones are a reality which cannot be ignored. The potential of these remote-controlled flying robots is unlimited. But to unlock the full
Read MoreIda, Data and Women’s Health: It’s Win-Win with the Clue App
From investment opportunities to the pursuit and provision of venture capital, the purse strings of financial dealings are very often controlled by men. Very often, but — as Ida Tin has proved — not always. Convincing male-dominated boardrooms of the
Read MoreGender Specifics of Brain Function: a Path to Improved Health Balance
In terms of structure, female and male brains differ only marginally. But new studies on brain function — and pathology — are challenging the medical community to take a closer look at the gender specifics. Switzerland-based doctor Antonella Santuccione Chadha,
Read MoreWomen, Science and Robots: The Gender (R)evolution Ushers-in Precision Medicine
In Germany, a team developing an AI-based human resource tool thought they had found a way to feed their system data while respecting privacy laws: they used information from newspapers dating back to the 1950s. By Shahnaz Radjy and Maria
Read MoreLord Waverley – Blockchain: New Way of Doing Business in a Changing World
Blockchain is little understood, but it will simplify transactions, improve reliability and reduce costs. Focusing on blockchain technology today will ensure being relevant tomorrow. To better understand the potential of blockchain, it is necessary to follow the current, future and
Read MoreVice-Prime Minister Kocho Angjushev: Pulling Macedonia Out of a Limbo and Into the European Union
What’s in a name? In the case of Macedonia, an entire country’s future. Macedonia, a candidate for accession to the European Union since 2005 and equally anxious to join NATO, has been unable to start accession processes over a dispute
Read MoreCBRE – Adapted Retail & Alternative Assets: Rental Trends Adjusting With the Times
Economic growth is driving increased demand for retail and alternative real estate assets, while spare capacity is gradually being eroded, particularly in the big cities. This could mean further rental growth in 2019 and 2020, especially for prime properties. The
Read MoreThe Roca Brothers: Community-Based Solutions for Food Security
To become the best is not necessary to go global. Spain’s three Roca brothers, celebrated as royalty in foodie circles, believe that food security begins at home. The brothers have repeatedly questioned the viability of current agribusiness models which see
Read MoreDanièle Nouy: Getting Tough with Bankers
It is her job to keep Europe’s banks on the straight and narrow and remind their executives that honesty pays. During her four years as chairperson of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) supervisory board, Danièle Nouy made few friends in
Read MorePresident Armen Sarkissian: Quantum Politics Defined, Explained, and Considered
Armenia is ready for its time in the spotlight. The landlocked country experienced a watershed moment earlier this year when journalist-turned-politician Nikol Pashinyan, 43, set out on a protest march opposing the long rule of Serzh Sargsyan, who served two
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