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Study: 1 of every 4 employees of commercial organizations has withheld inventions from their employer

A new study from the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University sheds light for the first time on an important issue in the business world: employees withholding their inventions from the companies they […]

Researchers urge governments to enlist emotion when fighting fake news

Real people with relatable stories can help public agencies counter social media disinformation campaigns and “fake news” around issues such as vaccination programs, academic researchers say.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Rounding up: How our research used round numbers to zero in on tax evasion

Australia’s tax system is needlessly complex, and that’s making it costly in ways that aren’t obvious.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Where flood policy helps most—and where it could do more

Flooding, including the devastation caused recently by Hurricane Helene, is responsible for $5 billion in annual damages in the U.S. That’s more than any other type of weather-related extreme event.This article is brought to you […]

Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows

After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska’s families is vital to ensure the “good life” for all Nebraska residents.This article is brought […]

The boomer generation hit the economic jackpot. Young people will inherit their massive debts

Young people in Britain could be forgiven for despairing at the financial pressures they face—and feeling that previous generations enjoyed a much fairer economic environment. Then just to add to their worries about home ownership […]

Workplace well-being programs often don’t work—but here’s how to make them better

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to […]

Gambling marketing and the Premier League—the continued failure of industry self-regulation

New research reveals gambling messages during the opening weekend of this season’s football Premier League have almost trebled since last year, putting fans including children at risk.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

New food safety rules may cost small and mid-sized businesses big money

A newly published study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst estimates that it can cost small and mid-sized food producers tens of thousands of dollars to meet new food safety standards that prescribe […]

Study finds strong link between childhood opportunities and educational attainment, earnings as a young adult

The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment […]