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A new study by the University of Bonn recommends significantly reducing meat consumption to mitigate climate change and environmental damage. While mass vegetarianism is not a viable solution due to limited food availability in some regions, moderate meat consumption can be sustainable if implemented carefully.
A study by Cornell University researchers found that live music platforms face difficulties in valuing intangible qualities, managing complex tasks, and achieving economies of scale. This is due to the industry's fragmented nature, with different types of gigs requiring unique expectations from clients.
A recent study by Cornell University researchers found that women's earnings drop substantially after childbirth, with the gap widening across all education levels. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue, making it more challenging for mothers to restart their careers and leading to worse hiring prospects and wage penalties.
A new study by Aston University reveals that Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) can improve their sustainability performance by adopting circular economy practices. The research found that SMEs in all participating countries are likely to achieve higher environmental performance through CE adoption, with products, processes, and...
Researchers at Stanford University and University of Mannheim find that integrated reversible power-to-gas systems can provide backup electricity during surging prices, reducing costs and increasing capacity utilization. The technology has the potential to link the electricity and hydrogen markets, making renewable energy more viable.
A study by Cornell researchers found that recreational marijuana access significantly decreases prescriptions for pain, depression, anxiety, sleep, psychosis, and seizures in state Medicaid programs. This reduction could lead to significant cost savings for state Medicaid programs.
A University of Cincinnati study found that socioeconomic factors have a significant impact on depression treatment outcomes. Patients with lower incomes, less education, and minority backgrounds tend to have worse treatment outcomes even when receiving equal access to treatment.
A paper co-authored by Prof. Ruben Gaetani of the University of Toronto explores how unconventional innovation occurs in high-density locations, challenging common beliefs about its concentration.
Researchers from Arizona State University developed a study to balance biodiversity goals with limited economic resources in Colombia. The team created a prioritization map that targets conservation actions towards regions where ecological benefits are high and economic impacts are low.
Human activity on Hainan Island is causing changes in the body shapes and diets of tropical birds, resulting in biotic homogenisation. Despite efforts to protect biodiversity, the island's unique ecosystem is being affected by large-scale economic and land-use changes.
A new survey study finds that COVID-19 may have amplified prejudicial attitudes towards ethno-racial minorities in the US workforce. The study, published in PLOS ONE, suggests that workplace discrimination can exacerbate prejudice and have long-term impacts on minority groups.
A new report estimates the total economic burden of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States to be over $85 billion, with direct medical costs reaching $63.3 billion and indirect non-medical costs totaling $22.1 billion. The average excess medical cost per person with MS was found to be $65,612.
The study found that richer nations increase species extinction risk in poorer ones due to global consumption patterns. The impact of a single coffee purchase can contribute to biodiversity loss in distant countries.
A new study suggests charities use the word 'spend' instead of 'give' to donors to increase donations, as it implies a sense of control over financial gifts. Researchers found people are more willing to donate their time rather than money due to feelings of personal control.
A University of Delaware study reveals a lack of marshaling ports is hindering the US offshore wind industry's growth, threatening to meet renewable energy targets. The study finds that existing and planned ports will be insufficient by 2023 to meet state and federal commitments, with a significant shortfall expected through 2050.
Research suggests top reviews are a key factor in consumer purchasing decisions when comparing products. The study found that concrete details in reviews can sway consumers, and businesses should focus on responding to negative reviews rather than gaming the rating system.
A new study by University of Warwick researchers finds that the adoption of cereal crops is the key factor in the emergence of complex hierarchies and states. Contrary to conventional theory, high land productivity does not lead to the development of tax-levying states.
Researchers found that US corporate insiders with production or supply-chain activities in China sold stock ahead of the pandemic's impact, leading to significantly higher profits. These insiders were better attuned to publicly available information about COVID-19 and avoided aggregate losses of approximately $300 million.
A new project led by Dr Rosana Pinheiro Machado will investigate the links between precarious work and authoritarian politics in Brazil, India, and the Philippines. The research aims to understand how economic growth has fueled the rise of aspirational classes and growing work precariousness.
Researchers develop a new method to reconstruct the states of complex nonlinear systems based on time series data. The approach optimizes reconstruction parameters by focusing on the geometric structure of attractors, resulting in improved accuracy.
Researchers have discovered an elegant equation to approximate the coherence time of materials hosting spin qubits. The team can now estimate coherence times in seconds using just five material properties, facilitating a rapid exploration of new candidate materials.
A novel experimental design study reveals cronyism is profitable for those who engage in it, driven by beliefs in reciprocity and favoritism. Shared identity motivates even low-quality workers to reciprocate trust with greater effort.
Research analyzed EU's Rapid Alert System data from 2006 to 2018, documenting reasons for rejected products, including food safety concerns. The study found evidence that decreases in tariffs are associated with increased use of nontariff barriers and protectionist policies.
A large-scale study of COVID-era birth data found a 6.5% decrease in premature births from cesarian and induced deliveries. The researchers believe this may be related to fewer prenatal visits during the pandemic. However, further research is needed to understand the impact on fetal health.
Researchers propose a novel pathway to realizing hot carrier solar cells, which can exceed the typical efficiency limit on solar cells. The approach involves isolating hot carriers within higher energy valleys in semiconductors, reducing energy loss to heat.
A recent study found that US trees generate a total of $114 billion annually in ecosystem services, with carbon storage and air quality regulation contributing 51% and 37% respectively. The most valuable tree species are pine and oak, but face growing threats from climate change and pests.
A new study by Cornell University researchers found that taxes on soda reduce consumption among adolescent boys, but not girls. The study analyzed data from Mauritius and Maldives and found that the tax decreased the likelihood of boys consuming soda, but had no impact on their frequency or body mass index.
The March 2022 nTIDE Jobs Report shows employment-to-population ratios for working-age people with disabilities increasing from 33.1% in February to 34.1% in March, a historic high. Labor force participation rates also increased, with workers with disabilities remaining engaged in the labor market throughout the pandemic.
A Japanese study suggests a negative relationship between marriage and wealth among Japanese women, with their personal wealth declining after marriage. In contrast, marriage has a positive impact on the personal assets of women in Western countries.
New research by Bocconi University professors Francesco Decarolis and Paolo Pinotti finds women bureaucrats are significantly less corrupt and face lower risks of investigation and arrest. They attribute this to a defensive, risk-averse attitude among female officials.
The study explores how countries can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 with continued economic growth through 2100. The results suggest that stringent public policies and rapid deployment of low-carbon technologies are necessary to achieve this goal, with the global economy projected to be five times its size in 2100.
Financial markets are highly efficient, making it challenging for investors to predict performance and achieve lasting profits. Research reveals that pockets of predictability are interspersed with periods of little to no evident predictability, self-extinguishing due to competitors emulating edges.
A new study by a University of Georgia researcher finds that plastic bag bans or fees can lead to an increase in the sale of smaller trash bags, potentially offsetting any reduction in plastic waste. Sales of larger trash bags remain relatively unchanged.
A new study examines the 'Programme for Results' scheme, a results-based financing package underpinning Ethiopian government's education reforms. It found that several aspects of the project were unfit for purpose from the start, including inadequate systems to measure results and overlooked groups of children with disabilities.
A study using longitudinal data from the Indian Young Lives survey found that low-birth-weight infants experienced lower test scores compared to normal birth weight infants. The study estimated a 10% increase in birth weight corresponds to a 0.11 standard deviation increase in cognitive test scores at ages 5-8 years.
A new framework will help conservation agencies forecast climate change impacts and identify target areas for protection. The project aims to create adaptable portfolios of target sites for biodiversity conservation over time.
The Virtual WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2022 Congress will feature leading experts on osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal diseases, with a focus on new clinical research and advances in prevention and patient care. Prestigious awards will also be presented.
Modern manufacturing companies can avoid commoditisation by complementing products with services that offer additional value. Digitalisation enables companies to develop intelligence, connection, and analytic capabilities, making it time for customer support service innovation. By doing so, companies like ADAX have successfully differe...
Adults conceived via IVF show improved social relationships and environment quality of life, according to a new study. The research also found associations between positive psychosocial factors, such as family financial situation and relationship with parents, on adult quality of life.
Twelve new research projects aim to level up health and wellbeing across the UK through cultural and natural interventions. The programme, funded by AHRC and partners, will generate evidence for place-based approaches to creative health, generating insights into local cultural activities and natural spaces.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in gardening, with about one-third of participants starting to garden in 2020 due to increased free time. Some respondents planned to continue gardening due to its psychological benefits and potential for food security, despite concerns about inflation.
The latest nTIDE February 2022 COVID Update reports little change in unemployment for people with and without disabilities, despite the decline of COVID-19 cases and lifting of pandemic restrictions. Experts note that labor force participation rates are improving for those with disabilities, but remain stagnant for those without.
A study by HSE University and University of Basel found that the brain's pleasure centre is suppressed when resources are depleted, but responds differently to private and public resources. This understanding may help identify measures to preserve common natural resources.
A recent study found that large US firms have lower product diversity, with companies manufacturing similar products becoming more common. This decrease in product diversity could be due to various factors such as narrowing consumer demand and data biases in the analysis.
A new study by University of Alberta researchers estimates that excessive sugar consumption in Canada results in $5 billion annual healthcare costs due to 16 chronic diseases. Limiting free sugar intake could reduce diabetes prevalence by 27% if Canadians follow the 10% recommendation, and 44.8% if they limit consumption to less than 5...
Scientists have developed a new toolkit to aid in the discovery of porphyry-type copper deposits, crucial for green technologies. The study provides a textural framework for exploration geologists to assess deposit architecture before employing more invasive techniques.
A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health warns that heat stress on cattle could lead to financial losses of $15-40 billion annually by the end of the century. This would particularly affect producers in tropical regions, including South America, Asia, and Africa.
A study of nearly 158,000 US residents found that immigrants had increased financial worries in areas like retirement and medical costs, despite lower overall rates of psychological distress. However, serious psychological distress was associated with higher levels of financial worry in non-US-born individuals.
A new study by Thomas Pepinsky challenges the idea that language shapes thought and behavior, finding no evidence that linguistic differences affect social and economic outcomes. The study reveals that statistical methodologies used in previous research are prone to producing false positives.
Researchers at West Virginia University are using machine learning and geographic information systems to identify areas with low COVID-vaccine uptake. They aim to pinpoint counties with increased risk of outbreaks, predict where testing is most crucial, and develop targeted interventions to increase testing rates. By acknowledging comm...
Researchers at Washington State University found a causal link between natural gas flaring and increased hospital visits for respiratory health in North Dakota. The study estimated that a 1% increase in flared natural gas increases the hospitalization rate by 0.73%, highlighting the significant impact of flaring on human health.
A new study surveyed recent theoretical and empirical insights into economic and policy implications of modern infectious diseases, including COVID-19. The survey reveals distinct channels of disease impacts, highlighting the importance of prevention and pandemic preparedness through investments in healthcare systems.
Economists Ed Timmons and Conor Norris suggest reforms such as shorter medical school pathways, expanded physician assistant and nurse practitioner independence, and federal regulation of telemedicine to alleviate the healthcare industry's stress in light of COVID-19. These proposals aim to address staffing shortages, improve access to...
Researchers at UTSA are using a three-year DoD grant to improve the reliability of additive manufacturing for critical machinery. They aim to predict mechanical properties and dimensional stability of components fabricated with AM.
The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 33.8% in January to 33.1% in February 2022, while labor force participation rates also declined. Despite the decline, employment numbers remain above historic levels.
A new generation of thin triple-pane windows has made significant strides in energy efficiency, cost, and availability. The latest research shows that these next-generation windows can improve the energy efficiency performance of windows by up to 40%, boosting the total insulating value of a home exterior.
A new study suggests introducing a maximum price-cap on cigarettes in the UK could help reduce smoking rates by limiting tobacco companies' pricing strategies. The proposed measure would standardise cigarette prices, making future tax rises more effective.
A new analysis reveals that socioeconomic status amplifies underlying differences in the spatial patterns of how men versus women travel within cities. Women tend to travel shorter distances than men, but socioeconomic factors play a bigger role in shaping their mobility patterns.
A new study found that a higher minimum wage was associated with fewer people defaulting on their rent payments, particularly among those at the lower end of the housing expense market. However, landlords responded by increasing rent payments, offsetting some but not all of the increased income.
A new report from Kessler Foundation reveals that workers with disabilities have exceeded pre-pandemic employment levels to reach historic highs, while those without disabilities still lag behind. The data show that labor force participation rates for people with disabilities increased from 33.6% in 2019 to 35.1% in 2021, outpacing the...