For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * The rollout of smart electricity meters is gathering pace in the EU as in the US. In this video, ANDREAS GERSTER asks what information smart meters should provide to bring about an optimal reduction in energy consumption. * Comparing the effectiveness of aggregate data and appliance specific feedback, Gerster shows that more detailed information can help households to significantly limit their electricity use. Highlighting potential savings for German households of some €500-600M per annum, the research also develops a novel method of cost benefit analysis that can be used in settings where consumer misperceptions are an issue. * More Information about the researcher can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/andgerster/ * This LT Publication is divided into the following chapters: 0:00 Question 1:59 Method 3:55 Findings 5:01 Relevance 6:10 Outlook
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * Seagrasses evolved from terrestrial plants on at least 3 separate occasions. We know that land plants interact with their microbial communities in their soils to recruit symbionts. In this video, EMILIA SOGIN investigates whether seagrasses also retained t
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * Rather than referring to laws written and developed by the state, judges in Saudi Arabia largely rely on Islamic jurisprudence and the interpretation of sacred texts. In this video, DOMINIK KRELL explores how legal reform can occur in these circumstances.
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * Different factors influence how households invest their savings. In this video, CHRISTIAN ZIMPELMANN explores the role that subjective beliefs about the stock market play in household investment decisions. * Gathering data on stock holdings in the Netherl
