CBD, short for cannabidiol, is derived from the cannabis sativa plant. Found naturally in this plant, it is used for medicinal purposes. Another major compound found in this plant is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) that is infamous for causing intoxication and is mainly used for recreational purposes. Cannabis is famous for its healing properties as well as recreational […] … learn more→

Originally invented in 1968, augmented reality (AR) technology started finding application in various industries in the 90’s. By 2000’s, the technology was available in an open-source library known as AR Tool Kit. By 2009, we had found ways to fuse the technology with print media that led to some truly innovative applications of AR in […] … learn more→

Whether you are pitching a plan to one of your clients or signing a deal with a service provider, negotiation can help you save a good amount. However, the skill isn’t the easiest to acquire, and not everyone is equally good at it. But don’t worry. The focus point of this article is to help […] … learn more→

  The “leaky pipeline” of research talent has been much debated in recent years, but I fear we need a better metaphor to discuss the crisis we now face thanks to coronavirus. “Not waving but drowning” springs to mind. Or perhaps “water through a sieve”, as we contemplate the potential loss of a whole generation […] … learn more→

While many customers accept the option to receive special offers and details by text messages, randomly messaging people can lead to a plethora of unwanted messages. Not only do they see it as spam, but they also fail to make the difference between the stuff they want to receive and junk. At this point, you […] … learn more→

The Canadian government responded to the COVID-19 crisis in record time. It launched programs that would normally take months or even years in a matter of days. At the same time, it’s important to recognize systemic barriers to women and diverse groups are being exacerbated in the crisis. To support them, we need to bring a gender […] … learn more→

The future of jobs has been used to justify the major changes to university education announced last week. Fees for courses that, according to the government, lead to jobs with a great future will fall, while those with a poor future will rise. But can the government predict the jobs of the future? And do proposed fee […] … learn more→

The image Sweden presents to the world may be limited by cultural predispositions based on particular commercial symbols: Volvo, Ikea, and a few other icons of industry. Though these representative companies are extraordinarily innovative and progressive, one should not stereotype the Nation by focusing on just two companies.  Sweden is a forward-thinking country in a […] … learn more→

When a newspaper with the authority of The New York Times chooses to publish a party-political essay calculated to further inflame the violence wracking cities across America, serious questions arise. On June 3 the Times published in its opinion section an essay by a Republican senator from Arkansas, Tom Cotton, headlined “Send in the troops”. […] … learn more→

The unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd after being pinned to the ground by the knee of a Minneapolis police officer has left parts of U.S. cities looking like a battle zone. Night after night, angry protesters have taken to the street. So too have police officers dressed in full riot gear and backed by an […] … learn more→