The benefits of a social media detox during lockdown
A recent Twitter poll carried out by Mashable revealed that 75 percent of users noticed that their screen time had...
Shopping online could be less sustainable than in-store, study suggests
Online shopping via distribution centers can generate more greenhouse gases than making physical purchases in-store, research by the peer-reviewed scientific...
Harnessing technology to reduce violence against women
Education, increasing connectivity, challenging stereotypes and raising awareness are just some of the ways technology -- if used efficiently --...
When Millennial stereotypes make for good business
We Millennials are known for our procrastination habits. Our tendency to put off, or simply avoid mundane tasks and jobs...
The role of data science in predicting political violence
Data collection and analysis has changed drastically over the last decade, but for predicting political violence, data science is also...
Colombia’s government is digitalizing social inclusion, expanding connectivity
Colombia’s Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (MinTic) is currently rolling out a three-pronged digitalization strategy to encourage the social...
Agritech is helping Colombian farmers grow cacao instead of coca
Farmers in Colombia cultivating cacao -- one of the core ingredients used to make chocolate -- can expect to make...
Will this be the last time Brazil uses facial recognition technology at Carnival?
Carnival, for most Brazilians, is synonymous with samba, sweat, and caipirinhas. Some of the best parties of the year take...
Who will benefit from Microsoft’s $1.1B tech investment in Mexico
Microsoft’s announcement of a five-year ‘Innovating for Mexico’ investment plan worth $1.1 billion looks to benefit key demographics of the...
How governments are using charges of cybercrime to silence journalists
Governments are cracking down on journalists worldwide, charging them with so-called cybercrimes, but evidence suggests that the cybercrime charges are...
How an online video campaign saved Brazilians at risk from coronavirus in China
Brazilian nationals living in the city of Wuhan, China, carry out a successful online video campaign to return to their...
Are cheaper skiing holidays keeping the industry afloat?
As the second half of the winter season rolls around, holiday makers are once again on the lookout for adrenaline-fueled...
Speakprose: transforming communication for those who need it most
Approaches to dealing with communication impairments, whether they are caused by disability or otherwise, have long-since been outdated. The limitations...
Lympo: the Lithuanian startup combining running and cryptocurrency
What better incentive is there to run a marathon than being financially rewarded for completing it? Lithuanian sports and health...
