The problem is, the United States is falling behind in some of the most important areas of education to help solve the problems of today and tomorrow. The crisis in STEM fields—which cover science, technology, engineering and mathematics—is threatening the growing workforce and in turn, the country’s position in the global economy. Today’s infographic from Early Childhood Education Degrees explores the importance of STEM education and how an emphasis on these four areas could successfully lead the world into an uncertain future....

Ambitious people can use the gig economy to tackle opportunities in their free time, and developing a side hustle outside of your day job is a way to get a taste of entrepreneurship, as well. Grow Your Side Hustle But for some, a side hustle isn’t enough. Instead, they want to take that side hustle – their true passion – and grow it into a real career or business. Today’s infographic from Quid Corner gives 10 steps on how to make that transition a reality....

Enter vertical farming – the idea of building entire skyscrapers occupied with vertically-stacked farms that produce crops twice as fast, while using 40% less power, having 80% less food waste, and using 99% less water than outdoor fields. Is it feasible, or is it a futuristic money pit? The Advantages of Vertical Farming There’s no question that vertical farming has enticing potential benefits. The first is yield. Vertical farming can produce crops year-round, which increases production efficiency by a multiplier of 4 to 6 depending on the crop....

When you go long, you are betting on that particular company’s success. You are hoping that the market values the stock higher in the future than they do today. Then, when you sell your stake in the company, you’ll realize those gains for a profit. What is less intuitive is the practice of short selling – or betting against a specific stock or security. While the concept may seem simple at first glance, the actual mechanics behind it are much more complicated for an entry-level investor to understand....

The 10 Richest Counties in America Will Surprise You The richest counties in America by median income are not located near Silicon Valley or adjacent to Wall Street. They are not in oil rich Texas either. If you guessed that they are surrounding the D.C. Metro Area, you are correct. Six of ten of the richest counties by median income are based just outside of Washington D.C.: five in Virginia, and one in Maryland....

The world economy has become increasingly connected and interdependent over recent decades, and conventional wisdom suggests that this will only continue in the years ahead. But while it’s tempting to extrapolate the past effects of globalization into the future, such a leap may also be a mistake. That’s because there is growing evidence that globalization itself is quietly transforming – and how it ultimately evolves may be markedly different from what most business leaders might expect....

Following the invention of the Gutenberg press, readers could use their imaginations to “get lost” in fiction books to take a break from all things ordinary. More recently, it has been inventions such as television, movies, and video games that have gotten us even closer to achieving true escapism. And while that progress is impressive, it is likely that today’s virtual reality technology may be the biggest leap forward yet....

Today’s graphic looks at official state vehicles, from the unparalleled Cadillac One that transports President Trump, to the understated ’87 Volkswagen Beetle driven by former Uruguayan president, Josè Mujica. The Official Official Vehicle According to data from TitleMax, the overwhelming favorite car brand for world leaders is Mercedes–Benz, particularly the S-Class. Many countries use luxury brands such as Mercedes–Benz and BMW to transport their heads of state, though it’s also a popular move select domestic brands for such an important and highly symbolic task....

If humans were ever able to get their hands on just one asteroid, it would be a game-changer. That’s because the value of many asteroids are measured in the quintillions of dollars, which makes the market for Earth’s annual production of raw metals – about $660 billion per year – look paltry in comparison. The reality is that the Earth’s crust is saddled with uneconomic materials, while certain types of asteroids are almost pure metal....

What Does the Average Rent Get You in These U.S. Cities? Housing markets in general are linked to a variety of national variables: interest rates, unemployment, mortgage availability, consumer confidence, inflation, and overall economic health. However, they can also be extremely regional in nature, and this is why there can be such variations in domestic prices. Even though Canada still takes claim for the most overvalued housing market in the world, there are parts of America that look just as bubbly....

Inside Tesla’s $5B Gigafactory With $5 billion in capital expenditures and 6,500 high tech jobs, several states continue to court Tesla Motors to build their next megaproject within their borders. The Tesla Gigfactory, slated to open doors in 2017, will set a new precedent for economies of scale in battery production. Tesla’s new factory will produce more lithium-ion batteries under one roof than all of 2013’s global production combined. As a result, the electric car company estimates this will cut costs per kWh by 30%....

With the globe’s largest GDP (PPP) at $23.12 trillion, China is indisputably a close contender for the title of world’s largest economic superpower along with the United States. But what makes this possible in the first place? The country’s economic clout arguably stems from its human capital: a 1.4 billion-strong population. A Force to be Reckoned With Each of China’s 33 distinct regions is home to a population size on par with entire countries: To drill down further, China is composed of:...

For BC Mining Week, we’ve partnered with MABC and MSABC to show how mining creates and supports jobs in communities. Mining’s impact in communities stretches far beyond the confines of the extraction site. In this infographic, we highlight the jobs supported by mining at the mine site, smelter, port facility, nearby communities, local industry, convention centre and area, financial district, and all transportation in between. Job creation spanning multiple industries, government tax revenue, and infrastructure development are all by-products of mining and contribute to building communities....

In today’s fast-paced world, companies need to stay relevant in order to survive. Because of this, it’s become increasingly more important for businesses to prioritize innovation. This chart looks at the top 50 most innovative companies in 2020, based on a survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The companies have been ranked based on four variables: Global “Mindshare”: The number of votes from all innovation executives. Industry Peer Review: The number of votes from executives in a company’s industry....

Tesla Bears: A Short Short Story Short selling is often said to be the Wild West of financial markets. Where there’s a short seller, there can be whipsawing asset prices just around the corner. Tesla is no exception. In some cases billions of dollars pour behind these short ideas—conducted by some of the world’s most sophisticated investors. The efficient market hypothesis suggests short selling is a necessary evil that helps the market reflect on all the information of a given security and obtain its true market value....

In addition to the increased competition from big auto manufacturers, there are also now many venture-backed startups that are now kicking tires within the electric vehicle industry. According to Tracxn, a startup intelligence platform, some of Tesla’s rivals include Faraday Future, NextEV, and Atieva. This set of companies has raised hundreds of millions from prominent venture capitalists in a bold effort to emulate the success of Tesla, which had its shares skyrocket from $17 to north of $200 since the company’s 2010 IPO....

Is there any truth to these claims, or is it superstitious nonsense? This infographic uses data gathered by Schroders, a British asset management firm, to investigate. What the Data Says This analysis is based on 31 years of performance across four major stock indexes: FTSE 100: An index of the top 100 companies on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) MSCI World: An index of over 1,000 large and mid-cap companies within developed markets S&P 500: An index of the 500 largest companies that trade on U....

Social distancing, defined as measures taken to reduce physical contact, is the first line of defense for containing an infectious disease like COVID-19. That’s because these infections spread when people cough, sneeze, or touch surfaces on which the virus resides. To help us grasp the impact these measures can actually have, today’s infographic illustrates how a reduction in social exposure can theoretically contain the spread of infection. Theoretical Potential The calculations used to create today’s infographic come from Signer Laboratory, a stem cell research lab located in the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego....

Today’s infographic from Raconteur offers a glimpse into the world of regtech, and how it can help financial services firms in finding efficient, cost-effective methods to comply with regulatory standards. What is Regtech? Following the financial crisis of 2008, the finance industry was hit with a number of new regulations designed to reduce risk and prevent fraud. Finance companies who fail to comply with these stringent regulations can face steep fines, but failing to find efficient ways to stay compliant can also impact the bottom line....

Despite the fact that the first-recorded cannabis use by humans was from as far back as 6,000 years ago, the emerging cannabis market remains a challenging enigma for most investors to wrap their heads around. The opportunity is there, but there are few precedents for companies pioneering in the space. What will users look for in a legal cannabis product, and how can investors and companies prepare to make the most of this Wild West of a market?...