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A new study estimates that vaccines can prevent up to 36 million deaths and 24 million cases of medical impoverishment in 41 low- and middle-income countries by 2030. The poorest populations are expected to benefit the most from vaccine programs, with a significant impact on health and economic outcomes.
A single Black-backed Oriole bird's arrival in rural Pennsylvania attracted over 1,800 birders from across the US and Canada, generating an estimated $223,851 for the local economy. The study reveals that ecotourism events can have a substantial impact on the economy through travel, food, and accommodation costs.
A study by geographers at Dartmouth College and the University of Sheffield maps out complex networks of economic systems, natural resources, and infrastructure in US megaregions. The analysis reveals functional regions within broader areas, emphasizing the role of economic geography in understanding community needs.
A new study finds that both patients and healthcare providers account for half of the regional spending differences in medical costs. Patient characteristics, such as basic health and care preferences, contribute to nearly 50% of these disparities, while provider practices and incentives drive the remaining 50%. The research provides i...
A new study by Nils B. Weidmann and colleagues found that politically excluded groups in countries with strong government control have lower internet access rates compared to more powerful groups. The researchers used the Ethnic Power Relations database to analyze internet availability among marginalized groups and found significant di...
Researchers examine declines in US labor market fluidity over three decades, finding a broad-based decline in transitions and larger decreases in Western states. The study suggests that social and community ties may play a role in explaining the trend.
Researchers at Cornell University found a significant spike in flu-related deaths among people above 65 in areas with NFL teams that reached the Super Bowl. The study suggests disease transmission is driven by increased socialization and cramped spaces.
A new study reveals that vulnerable countries are largely disconnected from scientific knowledge on climate change, hindering their policymaking. The study calls for initiatives across private and governmental organizations, researchers, and individuals to bridge the knowledge gap and promote cross-national collaborations.
Research suggests that Doha's rise is driven by relational economic geography and urban development, with the Oryx antelope logo symbolizing its growth. However, the city lacks cohesive development plans and amenities for knowledge workers, which may hinder its success.
Using holistic frameworks to model many components of both human and natural systems can shed insights on how activities in one part of the world affect distant regions. Economic models, such as those provided by the Global Trade Analysis Project, help policymakers make informed decisions about sustainability.
The Asian citrus psyllid can travel at least two kilometers in a twelve-day period, infesting neighboring groves and exacerbating citrus greening disease. Area-wide management practices are recommended to control the insect and prevent further losses.
A study found that current magazines, especially gossipy ones, are more prone to disappearance from waiting rooms. Non-gossipy magazines remained intact, and their loss was often linked to cost savings.
A new study reveals a 48% increase in direct and indirect costs associated with diabetes over five years, with prediabetes costs rising 74% and undiagnosed diabetes costs increasing 82%. The growing burden of prediabetes highlights the need for prevention and early intervention.
Researchers analyzed the 1918 pandemic in Labrador, Canada and Alaska, finding environmental, nutritional and economic factors influenced morbidity. Lessons learned from this study can aid in improving infectious disease response by evaluating healthcare access, housing conditions and contingency plans.
A recent analysis by Brown University researchers reveals that over 1 in 5 seniors with Medicare Advantage plans received potentially harmful high-risk medications in 2009. The Southeast region had the highest rates of prescription use for these risky medications, particularly among women and those living in poor areas.
Researchers from ASU will identify suitable locations across the US for perennial biomass energy crops to reduce reliance on food crops and combat greenhouse gas-induced climate change. The five-year project aims to explore sustainability, hydroclimate, crop yield, and economic profitability of large-scale deployment.
Researchers implemented a community-based model, where volunteers provided basic care to HIV patients, achieving equivalent viral load results as hospital-based programs. After two years, 93% of patients showed viral suppression.
A new study from the Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty examines the role of spatial component in economic growth. The findings show that a high concentration of enterprise in an area predicts high subsequent growth, while entrepreneurial activity decreases with distance from centers of economic concentration.
A decade-long study of people living near Kibale National Park in Uganda found that most households improved their prosperity, despite conventional wisdom suggesting parks contribute to poverty. The study suggests that parks provide a source of insurance for poor families, allowing them to hunt or sell park resources.
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Michigan State University is developing a sustainability plan for the Ogallala Aquifer, which stores nearly as much water as Lake Erie and Lake Huron combined. The plan aims to address economic and sociological issues affecting the aquifer's management, ensuring sustainable water-use practices...
The vizLib project analyzed data from 450,000 library users in Leicestershire, revealing unprecedented insights into the behavior of service users. The graphic partnership informs policy decisions and inspires greater interest among policymakers and the public.
New research on tequila and Comte cheese GIs highlights the importance of product quality, terroir protection, and regional development. The study finds that the tequila GI's lack of guidance on production methods leads to industrialization and erosion of traditional character.
Researchers at PNNL present new insights into carbon capture and storage, highlighting potential deployment scenarios in the US and cost-effective opportunities in China. The technology has significant promise for mitigating climate change, with potential to reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants.
The school has received six stimulus grants to fund projects including a center of excellence on end-of-life science, scholarships for disadvantaged students, and a nurse faculty loan program. The grants will help improve healthcare for patients across the lifespan and increase opportunities for underrepresented groups.
A study by David Albouy finds that workers in expensive cities pay a higher share of federal income taxes due to higher wages and lower buying power. The net effect is a transfer of $269 billion from high-cost areas to rural areas, causing workers to flee large urban centers.
A new study by University of Southern California economist Guillaume Vandenbroucke reveals that the decrease in transportation costs and population growth were key drivers of US Westward Expansion. The study found that technological innovation played a significant role in reducing transportation costs, leading to an increase in land ac...
Researchers found a strong correlation between median home prices and local obesity rates, with 2% drop for every $100,000 increase. The study also revealed six-fold disparities in obesity rates across the Seattle metropolitan area, with disadvantaged areas affected the most.
Researchers used high-altitude and satellite images to track land use changes nationwide, finding that more recent residential development is not any more scattered than in 1976. The study found that climate, topography, access to groundwater, roads, and municipality type play a role in urban sprawl patterns.
Global studies on natural hazards can inform disaster prevention and preparedness measures, but require downscaled approaches to customize risk-conscious economic development. A new Global Risk Identification Program aims to provide evidence-based frameworks for national hazard mitigation strategies.
A Dartmouth researcher studied immigrant households to find that generational status, not income, has the most effect on immigrant dispersion. The study challenges current ideas about where immigrants live and suggests that states with multi-generational households may have easier socio-cultural and economic adjustments.
The 10th edition of the GeoRef Thesaurus, a guide to index terms used by GeoRef, includes new terms representing names and concepts frequently encountered since the last edition. The new edition covers complete coverage through ODP Leg 209, with 870 pages in soft cover format.
Researchers found significant variations in GCSE exam entries between schools, driven by subject departments' performance and social background of peers, rather than school type or socio-economic status.
The winners operate in the UAE, Australia, Barbados, and Indonesia, showcasing a balance between tourism and nature conservation. The awards recognize companies making significant contributions to protecting natural areas, cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable tourism.
A study by William Strange and Stuart Rosenthal found that start-up companies are strongly attracted to cities with similar companies nearby, diverse businesses, and outsourcing services. Cities play a vital role in providing new business growth and innovation for countries like Canada.
The record winter weather led to a significant boost in the US economy, with estimated benefits of $21 billion. The mild conditions resulted in lower heating costs, reduced snow-removal expenses, and an increase in construction income.
Researchers at Purdue University link economic growth to annual hard frosts, finding that temperate areas have historically had less disease and better agricultural productivity. Frost enables the build-up of organic matter in fertile topsoil, allowing for richer agricultural success.
The conference aims to rethink old paradigms on work and family policies, focusing on quality of life beyond economic correctness. Confirmed participants include experts from Greece, US, New Zealand, India, Belgium, Sweden, Tanzania, and Hungary.
A new book by Bonham Richardson examines the economies, environments, and societies of Caribbean islands St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Barbados. The study reveals how working people influenced British decision makers to develop unique adaptations to economic and geophysical stresses.
A recent analysis suggests that developed countries will win while underdeveloped countries lose $82 billion and $40 billion annually respectively due to global climate change. Countries such as Canada, the US, and China are expected to benefit from a shift in climate conditions.