Japan pledges $2 billion in funding for pandemic vaccine research initiative

The Japanese government has earmarked $ 2 billion in funding for vaccine research in an effort to make sure its country is better prepared for any future pandemic, according to Nature. Japan lagged behind other countries not just in developing vaccines, but also in approving them when it came to COVID-19. As the publication points […]

Men face MORE discrimination than women according to new research

Contrary to everything you’ve ever been told, in most developed countries men are actually more disadvantaged than women, according to new research published in one of the world’s leading scientific journals. The academics behind the new study say current ways of measuring gender inequality are “biased to highlight women’s issues” so they fail to produce […]

Taking part in ‘dry January’ helps you save money, sleep better, and lose weight, new research says

Oleksandr Nagaiets/Shutterstock New research from the University of Sussex found that participating in “dry January” — a month-long abstention from drinking alcohol — could improve health throughout the rest of the year.  Many participants reported having improved health, better sleep, more energy, easier weight loss, better concentration, and better skin.  Many also said that they […]

We’re hiring a Research Associate to cover Digital Health

ESB Basic/Shutterstock We’re hiring a Research Associate to join our Digital Health team at Business Insider Intelligence. At Business Insider Intelligence, we’re passionate about making market research that industry leaders use to make strategic decisions. To accomplish that goal, we hire great writers with an unrelenting curiosity to uncover the deeper truths in industry news and […]

Pokemon Go January Field Research UPDATE: Lugia and Ho-Oh rewards coming soon

Pokemon Go developer Niantic has revealed more about January’s Field Research rewards. Fans who earn a Field Research Breakthrough in January will have a chance to encounter two new Legendary Pokemon. From January 1 until the end of February, Lugia and Ho-Oh will join the current list of Legendary rewards. “The year 2019 is around the […]