Category Archives: Research and Development

The U.S. Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

April 09, 2026 The U.S. Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season BY Kristin Toussaint   Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that it will be closing three-quarters of its research facilities as part of a reorganization. Now, experts are worried not only about the number of scientists who … Continue reading The U.S. Forest Service is closing down research stations ahead of a catastrophic wildfire season

Research Lab Agents Automate Brief-To-Campaign For Ad Industry

Research Lab Agents Automate Brief-To-Campaign For Ad Industry by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer, March 5, 2026 Agentic agents have become a disruptive tool for brands and agencies to develop complete advertising strategies — encompassing the entire process from initial concept to campaign execution — and are reshaping how the entertainment industry conceptualizes and produces … Continue reading Research Lab Agents Automate Brief-To-Campaign For Ad Industry

GAI Revenue And Performance Modeled By New Street Research

GAI Revenue And Performance Modeled By New Street Research by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 13, 2025 How much will generative AI-based ads, creative, and tools increase revenue for platforms, brands, agencies and publishers? This question has become part of a foundation across the industry. “By the end of the decade, we expect over … Continue reading GAI Revenue And Performance Modeled By New Street Research

Perplexity Launches Deep Research Project

Perplexity Launches Deep Research Project by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, February 17, 2025 Perplexity became the latest AI company last week to release an in-depth research tool — following Google, which unveiled something similar for Gemini AI in December, and OpenAI early in February. These agents use reasoning to synthesize large amounts of online information … Continue reading Perplexity Launches Deep Research Project

U-curve of Happiness research shows how life improves after middle age. Here are 5 reasons why

By Next Big Idea Club February 10, 2024   Chip Conley is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of one of America’s first boutique hotel companies. He was the previous head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb and CEO of the Modern Elder Academy. He received his BA and MBA from Stanford … Continue reading U-curve of Happiness research shows how life improves after middle age. Here are 5 reasons why