Technology
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Pay inequality: the gender pay gap in an anonymous online labor market
The U.S. is witnessing a dramatic rise in nontraditional 'gig economy' labor markets where workers are hired for single projects…
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Data centers use less energy than you think
If the world is using more and more data, then it must be using more and more energy, right? Not…
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‘Low’ socioeconomic status is the biggest barrier to STEM participation
A new study has found that socioeconomic status (SES) has the strongest impact on whether secondary school students study the…
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Should we charge for offering our personal data on the web?
An IMDEA Networks institute researcher proposes that users receive financial compensation in exchange for the personal data they offer on…
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How will Uber work in Colombia?
Less than a month after the company said goodbye to the coffee nation, Uber returned with a new way of…
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Low-cost ‘smart’ diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet
If worn too long, a wet diaper can cause painful rashes, and miserable babies -- and parents
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Lulo Bank arrives to Colombia
The entity promises to be a 100% digital bank without physical offices. Here we tell you what you should know…
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Latin America 2020: labor market and AI
In response to the growth of Artificial Intelligence, experts warn about its impact on the Latin American labor market.
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Perfection through diversity
How is the perfect functioning of certain natural and artificial systems achieved? The diversity of its parts may be the…
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