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- Trying to assess the effects of research and innovation is a recurring topic in science worldwide. A macroeconomic impact study by Fraunhofer IPK and Fraunhofer ISI now confirms that a national research network in Brazil contributes to 0.66% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
- A new Northwestern study analyzing public records maintained by the U.S. Government Publishing Office and Congressional Budget Office over a 40-year period showed that federal science and research accounts received more funding when Republicans controlled the U.S. House of Representatives and the presidency, as opposed to their Democratic counterparts.
- From the 2008 financial crash to today's volatile cryptocurrency markets, sharp fluctuations continue to disrupt global markets and economies. According to Masoumeh Fathi's doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, traditional risk models often underestimate the possibility of extreme events, leaving investors and policymakers unprepared.
- Many companies across the world use carbon credits as part of their climate strategies to offset emissions. A carbon credit is a certificate that represents the reduction, avoidance or removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While organizations claim these credits help them reduce their environmental impact, there is debate about whether companies that buy credits decarbonize faster. However, an in-depth study of 89 multinationals, published in Nature Communications, reveals that companies that purchase credits do not decarbonize any quicker than those that do not.
- For years, employees who worked remotely were often regarded as less committed and less influential than their office-bound peers. But new research suggests that hierarchy is shifting—and that distributed workforces may feel more equal than before.
- What can women who aspire to become chief executive officers (CEOs) in America's "Bible Belt" expect from their careers?
- These days, institutions and companies love to announce what they're doing to tackle the climate crisis. Terms like "sustainable," "environmentally friendly," and "low-carbon" are often used to trumpet messages about production and consumption. But in reality, the claims are not always accompanied by real, effective action – a shady practice known as greenwashing.
- Research utilizing cellphone data from 100,000 people has identified where the social melting pots are in Italy's second-largest city.
- Discriminatory views about maternity leave remain widespread, with some UK employers openly admitting they would avoid hiring pregnant women, according to new research from the University of Bath.
- The recent lawsuits associated with HP preventing third-party ink cartridges from being used in their printers highlight the challenges of monopolizing complementary, or add-on, products. HP's case, though, might be considered the more contentious version of a common business practice. Movie theaters and concert venues often restrict people's ability to bring in cheaper snacks to prioritize their own, more expensive, options—and effective monopolies. But this practice is generally accepted (if not loved).
- When do people behave badly? Extensive research in behavioral science has shown that people are more likely to act dishonestly when they can distance themselves from the consequences. It's easier to bend or break the rules when no one is watching—or when someone else carries out the act.
- New research published today shows liquor laws that aim to prevent alcohol harms may boost tourism, rather than damage visitor numbers.
- Many people worry that AI is going to take their job. But a recent survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found that rather than laying off workers, many AI-adopting firms are retraining their workforces to use the new technology. Yet there's little research into whether existing job-training programs are helping workers successfully adapt to an evolving labor market.
- Nowadays, media often celebrate the "girlboss"—the entrepreneur who works 80-hour weeks to build her brand and success—while corporate campaigns show women who "lean in" in the boardroom and maintain flawless family lives. These cultural ideals create the illusion that women in leadership are more empowered than ever.
- Valued at more than US$250 billion, the influencer industry is the center of the digital economy.
- Children from affluent families are more likely to grow up to occupy formal leadership positions by their mid-20s than those from families facing adversity, a new Concordia-led study shows.
- Science strives to produce reliable knowledge, advance our understanding of the world, and ultimately drive progress. This pursuit depends not only on individual excellence but also on collaboration, exchange, and support within the scientific community.
- In October 2024, Canada imposed a 100% tariff on all electric vehicle (EV) imports from China, effectively barring consumers from accessing some of the world's most innovative, affordable models. These tariffs are deepening the country's dependence on the United States and undermining its climate goals.
- Women in the U.S. typically earned 85% as much as men for every hour they spent working in 2024. However, working women are faring much better than their moms and grandmothers did 40 years ago. In the mid-1980s, women were making only 65% as much as men for every hour of paid work.
- Australia's housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health.
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