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National living wage reduced labor mobility across jobs, study finds

New research led by Bayes Business School has revealed the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK in April 2016 significantly decreased labor mobility across firms by minimum wage workers.This article is […]

From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science’s ‘equalizing force’

Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi was born to Palestinian refugees in Jordan, a quiet, studious child in a “large, rowdy family” that shared a single room with cattle they raised.This article is brought to you […]

Why Annabelle, Chucky and dolls in general creep us out

Toy dolls are having a Halloween moment. And it’s anything but pretty or cute.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

New data analysis finds significant wage disparities for Latinas across California counties

In some of California’s wealthiest counties, Latinas tend to experience an extreme wage gap when compared to non-Hispanic white men, a new analysis from UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and the Latina Futures 2050 Lab […]

Cheaper, fresher, greener—new research promises lower prices for local food

A team of researchers has found new ways to make it cheaper—and greener—for small food producers to get their goods to customers.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Once dominant, US agricultural exports falter amid trade disputes and rising competition

The U.S. has traditionally been an agricultural powerhouse with a healthy trade surplus. But global dynamics are changing due to a confluence of political and economic factors. U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports, and the […]

The human cost of healthy eating: Some recommended US diets carry higher risk of forced labor in food supply chains

Many Americans choose food based on cost and nutrition, but personal values, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, also shape what ends up on our plates.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Assessing overconfidence among national security officials

National security officials are “overwhelmingly overconfident,” which hinders their ability to accurately assess uncertainty, according to new research by a Dartmouth government professor. When they thought statements had a 90% chance of being true, the […]

Adding human guidance to AI tutors enhances benefits for students, study finds

Human tutoring and computer-based AI tutors are widely recognized for their effectiveness in supporting learning. However, human tutoring is expensive and difficult to scale, and AI tutors vary widely in their ability to adapt to […]

Europe isn’t prepared for the unmanned aircraft threat. Will its ‘drone wall’ be enough?

As Moscow’s military offensive grinds on at Europe’s eastern edge, tensions are skyrocketing on the continent due to repeated, brazen violations of European airspace deliberately orchestrated by Russia. Europe has announced counter-measures, in the form […]