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Artificial Intelligence helps to contain wildfires, predict wild weather
The equipment includes optical and thermal cameras, as well as spectrometric systems that identify the chemical makeup of substances. By linking them to artificial intelligence, a small Portugal-based company working with IBM Corp. believes it can help tame the often unpredictable affects of climate change. Others are using AI to predict dangerous hail storms, and studying how it can help find victims in bad weather.
Mexico oil company Pemex offers health bonuses for employees with skinnier waists
A more productive method of encouraging wellness among employees is to incentivize healthy behaviors, said Dr. Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington. These can include giving workers’ insurance rebates for trips to the gym, or encouraging participation in lectures on healthy eating and living. Also, companies can reduce sweets and provide healthier snacks in the office, or give employees’ more time during their lunch break to buy wholesome food or exercise.
Empower parents, enable breastfeeding
In addition to their impact on children, family-friendly policies support women’s participation in the workforce, improve their physical and mental health, and enhance family well-being. They also advance business objectives and strengthen the economy. Such policies have been shown to increase employee retention, improve job satisfaction, and result in fewer absences. In short, family-friendly policies are good for families, babies and business.
Your high-tech car could be vulnerable to deadly mass cyberattacks
“Automakers are taking many protective actions, including designing vehicles from the start with security features and adding cybersecurity measures to new and redesigned models.”
Bad legroom to get worse as airlines stuff more passengers in a flight
Asia’s demand has led to industry shortages of almost everything, from pilots and mechanics to airports and runways (to say nothing of legroom). Carriers go to great lengths to avoid buying more aircraft and having to pay for extra landing rights at airports that are close to bursting
Sugar in fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk, says report
The study found no increased cancer risk from sugar-free drinks, although so few of the people studied consumed them that the results may not be significant, the researchers said. Water, unsweetened tea and coffee also showed no heightened risk.
Obesity is deadlier than smoking; it can lead to cancer
“Our children could be a smoke-free generation, but we’ve hit a devastating record high for childhood obesity, and now we need urgent Government intervention to end the epidemic. They still have a chance to save lives. Scientists have so far identified that obesity causes 13 types of cancer but the mechanisms aren’t fully understood. So further research is needed to find out more about the ways extra body fat can lead to cancer,” said Michelle Mitchell, the lead researcher of the study
Heat stress at work linked to climate change could cost $2.4 trillion every year:ILO
With some 940 million people active in agriculture around the world, farmers are set to be worst hit by rising temperatures, according to the ILO data, which indicates that the sector will be responsible for 60 per cent of global working hours lost from heat stress, by 2030.
Building trust is key to addressing underinsurance in mature markets: Geneva Association Customer Survey
Jad Ariss, Managing Director of The Geneva Association, said: “Contrary to general belief, protection gaps are not limited to emerging countries. They are also common in advanced economies. It is encouraging that, according to the survey’s results, people widely understand what insurance is about and its vital role in the economy and society. However, the research also reveals misperceptions of insurers and their products. Addressing this mismatch will be essential to encouraging a wider adoption of insurance in mature economies.”
Robots on track to wipe out a tenth of manufacturing jobs by 2030: Report
While automation should boost the economy as a whole, it is likely to create greater inequality as employment losses are concentrated in certain industries and countries. Manufacturing could lose 20 million positions by 2030, making the sector 8.5% smaller than “if robots were not remaking the market,” according to the research firm’s report.