Due to strict environmental regulations, farmers are not allowed to spread all of their manure on their land. At the same time, they use synthetic fertilizers to provide their crops with sufficient nutrients. The result: ...
Agriculture
Jun 8, 2025
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Each year, the world loses around 5 million hectares of forest, with 95% of this deforestation occurring in tropical regions. South America is a major hotspot, with Brazil in particular facing severe forest loss—much of ...
Environment
May 21, 2025
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Recent studies on economic growth report that preventing the abuse of state power through democratic institutions is critical to a nation's development. However, there has been little prior research on how societies transition ...
Economics & Business
Mar 12, 2025
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People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to "self-silence" themselves in conversation—and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found.
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2025
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You wake up at 7:00 and reflexively reach for your phone. Between the stream of emails, WhatsApps and breaking news alerts, you see a worrying reminder: you averaged 11 hours of daily screen time last week. You swipe the ...
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2025
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Many companies are making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which can enhance decision-making processes, foster innovation, increase productivity, and have other advantages.
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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Property prices around the world are rising faster than inflation for the third consecutive quarter according to a new International Housing Observatory report, suggesting pressures are mounting within the global housing ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2025
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We all recognize the importance of sustainable diets for both human and planetary health, yet it often seems like we are up against impossible odds.
Economics & Business
Jan 13, 2025
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Wealth-seeking consumers must court luxury brands to convince them to grant the coveted and privileged access to specific products, called "enrichment goods," which they know will re-sell at substantially higher prices in ...
Economics & Business
Dec 6, 2024
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Pollution levels factor in households' decision to relocate within the United States, but only richer households can afford areas with improved air quality, a new study finds.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2024
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