Research on how people, markets, and policies shape the economy. Covers labor and gig work, consumer behavior, GDP and regional growth, gambling risk, and financial decision-making.
Scientists found that meeting temperature targets without overshooting may not require zero emissions, while drastic cuts in emissions can stabilize warming at 1.5 or 2 degrees C. The timing of emission reductions matters significantly.
A team of researchers has successfully extended the search range of an exotic gravity to short distances, demonstrating the highest sensitivity reported to date. The study uses a high-intensity pulsed neutron beam at the J-PARC facility, allowing for precise measurements of gravitational interactions.
Researchers detected evidence of a sudden sea-level rise in the northern Aegean Sea around 7,600 years ago, coinciding with a standstill in the Neolithic revolution. This event likely caused flooding of low-lying coastal areas and delayed settlement development.
The DFG is investing €10 million in three new research groups to explore the concept of power in humanities and its applications. Researchers will investigate protective mechanisms against mechanical stress in cells, as well as develop a regional microsimulation model for policy analysis.
Researchers found that participants reciprocated more with wealthy individuals, even when they displayed equal generosity. This led to a widening of the wealth gap as recipients favored the wealthy, resulting in increased social capital disparities.
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a method to construct perfectly aligned molecular assembly structures on graphenes. The technique relies on atomic force microscopy (AFM) and induces symmetry breaking in molecular patterns, enabling precise control over molecular alignment.
Researchers found that medical expenses account for approximately 4 percent of bankruptcy filings, contrary to commonly cited estimates. Poor health leads to negative economic consequences, including a 20 percent drop in earnings and an 11 percent drop in employment among adults aged 50-59 who were hospitalized.
Researchers are monitoring kelp forests in the Gulf of Maine to establish a baseline for future change. They believe a lack of sea urchin predators has contributed to their return, particularly in Midcoast and Down East regions.
A study by HSE University researchers found that per capita GDP and IT infrastructure significantly impact success in competitive gaming. Countries with higher GDP tend to perform better, while living standards also play a role, especially for online tournaments.
Researchers at the University of Liverpool discovered that small-scale farming was initiated by indigenous communities in Turkey's Anatolian plateau, contradicting previous theories. The study found evidence of crop cultivation and herding of sheep and goats, suggesting a stable and persistent use of crops for over 5 centuries.
Researchers found that patients are 5% more likely to miss an appointment in the week after clocks go forward compared to the previous week. Missed appointments represent a significant financial issue for the NHS and have a negative impact on patient care.
A new study by NYU Langone Health reveals that patients from lower-income areas have a significantly reduced chance of surviving anal cancer. The research, led by Dr. Daniel Becker, found a strong association between median household income and overall survival rates.
A new study by University of Stirling experts reveals that interest rate hikes can negatively impact the mental health of individuals heavily in debt. The research found a significant increase in mental health issues among those with high debt levels, resulting in an estimated £156 million cost to society.
A meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials found that SSRIs were more effective in treating youth anxiety disorder than SNRIs. Patients started to see improvements from medication around two weeks, with the most significant improvement occurring in the fourth week of treatment.
A new study suggests that individuals in modern democracies, including the US and Germany, show little interest in erasing wealth disparities. Only 12% of available funds are allocated to reduce inequality, with most people preferring a considerable degree of economic inequality.
Researchers have discovered a cheap, safe, and effective method of dealing with harmful algal blooms using hydrogen peroxide. The treatment has shown promising results in controlling cyanobacteria, a major public health hazard, and could help prevent fish kills and closures of waterways.
A recent study by Penn State researchers found that women are choosing more effective, long-term methods of contraception when cost is not an issue. Since the Affordable Care Act mandate required private health insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods without cost-sharing, privately insured women have been using ...
A study by Prof. Katrin Hussinger and Dr Maikel Pellens found an average drop in citations of 8-9% for previous colleagues of fraudulent scientists, impacting their career success and funding opportunities.
The SOMMa alliance aims to increase national and international visibility, promote collaboration and networking, and have a voice in scientific policy. The position paper highlights three administrative issues that require urgent attention, including VAT deduction, personnel hiring regulations, and public-tenders law.
A large-scale study found that higher spending on heart attack care was associated with a modest reduction in patient mortality. Researchers analyzed over 640,000 hospitalizations involving patients 65 years or older hospitalized for heart attack between July 2011 and June 2014.
Researchers from WSU and UI will lead a national conference on dairy foods, focusing on the compositions of bovine and human milk. The conference aims to improve concentrations in milk, leading to better health outcomes such as reduced inflammation and improved gastrointestinal health.
A new study by University of Stirling researchers found disparities in wildlife management approaches across Europe, leading to worsening conflicts. The team assessed nine different schemes involving large grazing birds and discovered a lack of adaptation to changes in bird numbers and damage levels.
Researchers uncover mechanism behind neuropathic pain and develop innovative treatment blocking FLT3 molecule. The treatment shows immediate and long-lasting therapeutic effects in animal subjects, reducing hyperalgesia and allodynia.
Workers who lost their jobs during the Great Recession continued to earn lower lifetime wages, even after re-entering the workforce. About 45% of these losses resulted from reduced work hours and 55% from lower hourly wages. Effective reemployment services could help workers recover by re-establishing a good job match.
A world-first study reveals that regions with psychological hardship responded to populist campaigns based on fear, contributing to the UK's Brexit vote and Donald Trump's election. The research found that neurotic personality traits, including anxiety and depression, played a significant role in shaping voting behaviour.
The nTIDE report shows Americans with disabilities experienced a 23-month streak of positive job growth, with an 8.5% increase in employment-to-population ratio and a 6.7% boost in labor force participation rate.
Sand flies infect about one million people each year with the parasite Leishmania, causing chronic disease Leishmaniasis. Researchers at University of Calgary's high-containment lab are studying transmission of the disease and immune system's response to it by raising sand flies.
American chemical manufacturers are adopting new technologies to improve efficiency, thanks to a $10 million grant collaboration between academia and industry. The goal is to replace traditional batch processing methods with continuous processing, which could lead to significant energy savings and improved competitiveness.
The Tobacco Atlas reveals the tobacco industry's deliberate targeting of vulnerable populations in Africa and other emerging markets. The report highlights the need for governments to implement proven tobacco control policies to reduce the human and economic toll of the tobacco epidemic.
A study by a team of economists and marine experts found that protecting marine coastlines contributes $179 million to the state's economy, more than finfish landings and whale-watching. Coastal conservation groups support activities such as beach cleanup and education campaigns.
Researchers developed a cream combining antioxidants, moisturizers and free radical scavengers to treat ACD. The treatment relieved itch, reduced swelling and protected peripheral nerves without corticosteroid side effects.
A study found that trappers in Madagascar do not perceive conservation as important to their work, and the income from wildlife trade is not enough to create incentives for species and habitat protection. The research suggests that local people's engagement in biodiversity conservation needs to be better incorporated into policies.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame finds that when audit offices prioritize non-audit services due to fee pressure, audit quality suffers, leading to increased client misstatement rates and compromised financial statement accuracy.
A new database charts Europe's urban mine, revealing vast quantities of scarce metals in vehicles and electrical equipment. The EU's dependence on imported metals poses a strategic and economic risk, and recycling is crucial for the transition to greener technologies.
The NHS Health Check programme is estimated to prevent around 300 premature deaths annually, with feasible changes potentially tripling the benefits. The programme improves population health and reduces health inequalities by targeting high-risk adults.
Researchers at Intermountain Medical Center are building a worldwide DNA registry to identify genetic codes that determine health risks. The GeneRosity Registry will allow for more specific searches, validating new genetic findings and driving future studies.
A new study found that nearly two-thirds of working millennials lack retirement accounts, highlighting a need for increased financial education and awareness.
Researchers analyzed data from the US and South Korea to find that family franchisees generate lower sales per employee due to a focus on noneconomic goals. Franchisees with better benefits, such as health insurance, exhibit higher per capita sales figures.
The QUANTOX project aims to create a basic memory cell, Qubit, using topologically protected technology. The research team uses oxide interfaces with unique physical qualities to develop Quantum Topological systems that can be easily integrated within current technology.
Researchers with UAHS and ASU are studying the effect of two Medicaid enrollment freezes and subsequent expansions on healthcare utilization and expenditures among adults and children in Arizona. The study aims to inform policymakers about Medicaid funding and administration.
Infants who look like their father at birth tend to spend more time with their dads, leading to improved health outcomes. This is because fathers perceive the resemblance as proof of paternity, motivating them to engage in positive parenting practices.
Research by Professor Yee Lee Shing investigates how brain predicts environment, using EU-funded grant to explore internal models and cognitive processes. Long-term goal is to better understand clinical conditions like autism and schizophrenia.
A new study from the University of Portsmouth found that people who are more image conscious tend to support more crowdfunding campaigns. The research also showed that funders with public profiles containing photos engage in significantly greater levels of visible funding activity.
Researchers at National Institute for Fusion Science have discovered a way to predict plasma loss in fusion research. By studying the resonant and non-resonant modes of plasma deformation, they can identify the 'trigger' that occurs immediately before the sudden phenomenon, allowing for predictions to be made.
A crowdlending pioneer developed a successful strategy by creating a niche market and collaborating with regulatory bodies. He achieved this through a 'coopetition' approach, combining competition and cooperation to bypass the banking monopoly and establish new regulations.
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have found that modern carbon emissions cannot be locked in the ground to halt global warming. The study analyzed long-term soil data and concluded that even significant increases in soil organic carbon are unrealistic over large areas of the planet.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School found a 20% decline in gun injuries nationwide during the dates of the National Rifle Association's annual convention. The decrease is attributed to a brief period of gun abstinence and the well-trained gun owners attending the meetings.
Researchers developed nanostructured polymeric carbon nitrides as catalysts for hydrogen production, increasing efficiency under visible light irradiation. The nanostructure with large pores and specific functionalities improved the catalytic properties, approaching that of inorganic catalysts.
Researchers found that social-circle questions led to more accurate predictions for election outcomes than traditional polling methods. Social-circle questions provide information about people who aren't explicitly included in the sample and can help anticipate the processes of social influence.
A new study by Ohio State University found that cleaning up beaches in Orange County, California could bring in significant economic benefits, ranging from $13 to $42 per resident. The research estimated that reducing ocean debris by 25-75% could lead to a $46 million boost to the county's economy in just one summer.
The international team's roadmap outlines research directions to boost human radioresistance through gene therapy, radioprotective mechanisms, and regenerative technologies. This could extend the healthspan of spacefarers and enable safe long-term space colonization.
A Baylor University study reveals that Republicans who believe in an actively engaged God are more likely to support generous welfare policies, while Democrats tend to be less compassionate. The research found that conservatives predict negative views on social justice and retributive justice, leading to differences in party positions.
A study by HSE researchers found that foreign investments can have a positive effect only for companies with specific resource endowments. The presence of foreign property does not affect the performance of companies in general. Instead, dynamic capabilities play a key role in transforming foreign investment into added economic value.
Researchers successfully used data to identify conditions that affect health and led to patient illnesses, allowing them to predict need for social service referrals. This approach has the potential to shift focus from treating ill patients to preventing future illnesses.
Researchers have developed a water-soluble warped nanographene molecule that induces cell death when exposed to blue laser light, showing promise for fluorescent cell imaging and possibly eradication of cancer cells. The molecule exhibits green fluorescence under ultraviolet or blue light and has low cytotoxicity.
A Portland State University study published in Water Resources Research found that involving residents in local water policies is key to building healthy and resilient city water systems. The research bridged the gap between residents' concerns about costs and water shortages and water managers' concerns about aging infrastructure, res...
A recent UCI-led study found that between 1982 and 2015, 9-45 million people annually were affected by water quality issues. Low-income, rural regions were most vulnerable to recurring problems in Texas, Oklahoma, and Idaho.
Researchers at Technical University of Munich studied three architectural projects in Graz, Lucerne, and Wolfsburg to investigate their effects. Positive economic impacts were found, but no clear repositioning of the cities was observed.
A nationwide study found that black-grass populations in England have evolved resistance to herbicides, leading to increased costs and lower crop yields. The research team recommends adopting weed-management strategies that rely less on chemicals.
Researchers at Rothamsted Research used radar data to track the migratory patterns of a large bat colony in Texas, revealing changes in seasonal habits and winter residency. The findings suggest that bats are arriving earlier in the spring due to environmental shifts, with potential implications for pest management and agricultural pro...