Europe’s startup metrics have underwhelmed—so far For much of the past two years, Europe’s startup ecosystem has struggled to produce “meaningful numbers” on the scorecards that typically define momentum: fewer mega-rounds, a thinner pipeline of late-stage financings, and a slower…
Solitude is not the same as loneliness In everyday conversation, people who spend a lot of time alone are often described as “antisocial,” “withdrawn,” or simply lonely. But psychological research paints a more nuanced picture: choosing solitude can be a…
A familiar feeling in “sophisticated” rooms That uneasy sense of not belonging in a polished meeting, an elite conference, or a high-status social circle has a name in modern workplace language: Impostor Syndrome. It is often described as the fear…
Why likeability isn’t built on constant validation In an era where social approval can be counted in likes, comments, and quick compliments, it’s easy to assume that being well-liked depends on receiving steady affirmation. But psychology paints a different picture:…
A three-month experiment that challenged a popular idea For years, “discipline” has been celebrated as the universal shortcut to success—an all-purpose virtue that supposedly separates high performers from everyone else. But after three months spent shadowing CEOs, Olympic athletes, and…
Crypto theft hits a new peak in 2025 2025 became another banner year for crypto hacks and heists, setting a new annual record for stolen funds for the third year in a row. The milestone underscores a stubborn reality for…
Authors object to proposed settlement involving Anthropic A group of authors has formally rejected a proposed class action settlement involving Anthropic, arguing that the deal would allow large language model companies to resolve sweeping claims too cheaply and too quickly.…
Software update released to address lane-crossing behavior A company behind an autonomous driving system has issued a software update intended to fix a lane-crossing behavior that could cause the vehicle to drift or cross lane markings under certain conditions. The…
Armis deal expected to generate significant investor returns A deal involving Armis is expected to deliver “significant returns” for the company’s investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG and Insight Partners, according to information provided about the transaction. While the input did not…
Empowering Women Demo Day draws spotlight to female-led innovation An initiative supported by EIT Food held its “Empowering Women” Demo Day on 25 November, bringing together entrepreneurs, partners and supporters to showcase women-led innovation and business ideas. The event was…
