Greenhouse gases resulting from human activity have been the largest driver of climate change since the mid-20th century—especially from agriculture. The U.S. beef industry alone is responsible for 3.3% of the nation's ...
Environment
Sep 3, 2024
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The "Right to Disconnect" legislation set to take effect across Australia on August 26, 2024, marks a significant shift in how we approach work-life balance and digital connectivity. This new law, aimed at protecting employees ...
Social Sciences
Aug 19, 2024
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A new TikTok trend called "underconsumption core" is gaining traction online. This trend champions minimalism and frugality, and encourages people to maximize the utility of their purchases and buy only what they truly need, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 31, 2024
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Penalty fees for consumers are prevalent in many service industries such as banking and cellular phone service, accounting for billions of dollars in "junk fees" that annually eat away at consumers' wallets like termites.
Economics & Business
Jul 15, 2024
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A decent quarterly report may not nudge a company's stock price far, but a meme posted to Reddit's WallStreetBets subreddit may. The online community known for its seriously unserious banter, memes and not-so-family-friendly ...
Social Sciences
Jun 17, 2024
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It's well-known that children raised in families experiencing financial stress face greater risks of psychological and educational difficulties and behavioral problems in later life.
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2024
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Cannabidiol, or CBD, has become popular in recent years thanks to the marketing of its potential health benefits. So it's no surprise that pet owners are turning to CBD as a remedy for various ailments in their furry companions.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2024
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One of the potential advantages of quantum computers that scientists are most hopeful about is molecular simulations. These simulations are too complex for classical computers to perform with enough accuracy, but it's possible ...
Quantum Physics
Jun 5, 2024
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Enrolling in a selective college STEM program pays off more for academically marginal students—even though they are less likely to graduate, Cornell economics research finds.
Economics & Business
May 23, 2024
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Consuming pornography can lead to improved sexual satisfaction—or it can be detrimental to it, as different content types are associated with different outcomes.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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