Diverse corporate boards still have glass ceilings

White men still dominate leadership positions on corporate boards, research finds. "Simply adding diversity does not automatically remove the glass ceiling."

Austin Fitzgerald-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 12, 2019 ~4 min

What does Disney+ mean for the future of streaming?

With the launch of Disney+, how will the battle between streaming services change? An expert digs into the competition and how it affects viewers.

Julian Cardillo-Brandeis • futurity
Nov. 11, 2019 ~1 min


Big for-profit dialysis companies worsen patient care

After acquisition by for-profit dialysis chains, survival rates fell by as much as 2.9%, and patients were 8.5% less likely to get a transplant or join a transplant waiting list during their first year.

Duke University • futurity
Nov. 7, 2019 ~5 min

Extremely hot weather can hurt a company’s market value

Hot weather can ding a company's market value, which researchers say is evidence that the market recognizes climate risks, but undervalues them.

Julia Ann Easley-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 6, 2019 ~3 min

Why companies should be open about cybersecurity

Companies that are more open about their cybersecurity risk management efforts fare better with investors than companies that keep things close to the vest.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 29, 2019 ~4 min

Exec’s words can signal red flags for investors

Machine learning can use the words that executives speak on earnings calls to flag investment risks like credit risk, future bankruptcy, and more.

Jill Young Miller-Washington U. • futurity
Oct. 21, 2019 ~3 min

Online games could limit screen time while making money

The creators of online games like "World of Warcraft" can both help players cut their screen time and make more money, new research finds.

Jill Young Miller-Washington U. • futurity
Oct. 11, 2019 ~6 min

HubWeek panel explores ethics in the digital world

A HubWeek panel exploring ethics in the digital world featured computer scientist and entrepreneur Rana el Kaliouby and Harvard Professor Danielle Allen.

Clea Simon • harvard
Oct. 3, 2019 ~5 min


How ‘retargeted’ ads get you to buy stuff online

Retargeted ads are why searching for a product inundates you with ads wherever you go online. New research clarifies how this tactic works.

Stanford • futurity
Sept. 9, 2019 ~6 min

‘Blueprints’ help small business take advantage of the cloud

Small businesses that may not have the resources to devote to using cloud computing can take advantage of new hardware and software to make the leap.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Sept. 6, 2019 ~4 min

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