When the charger is plugged in with the switch turned on, it still draws some power from the outlet even when no device is attached to the charger. Though this amount is trivial, the total becomes significant when multiplied by 4-5...

This week on Blockchain Central: we are going to take a look at the controversial Tether - a cryptocurrency that is backed by the US dollar. We'll describe it, discuss its goal, and learn about the Proof of Reserves mechanism....

Weird History Food is launching you to Planet Hollywood. When we look back on the fun novelty restaurants that came out of the '90s, one question, in particular, comes to mind: what happened to Planet Hollywood? In 1996, you couldn't go...

In part 3 of this INET interview, Alexander Field discusses how innovation occurred during the Depression era. He suggests that massive investment—and indeed even growing investment during the Depression—in R&D led to widespread gains in...

George Frandsen is a passionate collector of copper lights, which are fossilized feces. His collection is the largest in the world and includes the largest true-to-form copper light ever discovered. Copper lights provide valuable...

This video explores the phenomenon of online vigilantism, showcasing examples from China and Canada. It highlights the power of social media in exposing and addressing various issues, such as corruption, animal abuse, and consumer...

This video highlights the water scarcity crisis in Bangladesh, particularly affecting the women who bear the burden of fetching water for their households. It sheds light on the challenges faced by families in accessing clean drinking...

The FT's James Kynge explains how the battle with China over trade is affecting the value of the renminbi, potentially leading to a currency war.

This video tells the story of Garuda Airlines navigating through financial crises, mismanagement, tragedies, and debt restructuring in the early 2000s. Despite facing immense challenges, new leadership and strategic decisions helped the...

This video provides an overview of the stock market, explaining what stocks are, how the stock market works, and how investors can make money through buying and selling stocks. It also touches on the history of stock exchanges, the...

George Frandsen (USA) has collected 1,277 coprolites - or dinosaur poo. How and why does he collect them, and what can they tell us about these creatures?

This video details the journey of Fujifilm from dominating the photo film market to pioneering digital cameras, facing the disruptive force of the digital age, and ultimately navigating the challenges posed by the rise of smartphones...

This is Star Citizen: possibly the most ambitious virtual world in video game history.



Star Citizens' story has been that of bold ambition, record-breaking community support, and yes ... even a bit of good old-fashioned...

Imaginestics is a start-up out of West Lafayette, Indiana, founded by Nainesh Rathod. At the Smart America Expo, Rathod was part of a team that demonstrated the potential impact of "Smart Shape Technology" on 3D printing and local...

This week on Blockchain Central: we are going to take a look at the controversial Tether - a cryptocurrency that is backed by the US dollar. We’ll describe it, discuss its goal, and learn about the Proof of Reserves mechanism

The FT's global China editor James Kynge says for all Donald Trump's rhetoric about how tariffs are working, the numbers show that China's trade surplus with the US is widening

Experience a virtual classroom! Spaces like this are still in development - and quite expensive - but in the future, they could help diversify learning and improve students' ability to remember the information they have...

In part 5 of INET's interview with Fred Block, he says that the country needs all companies in a national innovation fund that helps pay for research into profitable products, and can insure that the public receives a return on its...

In this video, the speaker discusses how budgets are used as a tool for performance evaluation. The speaker highlights several key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics that can be derived from the budget. Overall, the video...

Is there something unique about the economy of Japan which is causing this stagnation or is it finally time to admit that endless growth in a finite world is not sustainable for any economy? And if Japan really is just ahead of the...

Victor Shih, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Northwestern University, speaking at INET's Bretton Woods Conference on April 10, 2011.

This video provides a detailed account of Garuda Indonesia's turbulent journey from financial crisis and multiple disasters to its transformation into one of the world's best airlines with a 5-star rating. Through a series of challenges,...

Why It's More Expensive To Be poor

Mexico's avocados are worth nearly $3bn in exports every year but in some parts the lucrative industry is controlled by organised crime. Every day, those avocados suck up 9.5bn litres of water, and as production climbs the impact of...