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Examining climate risks to insurance and reinsurance of global supply chains

Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to climate-related disruptions, redrawing the boundaries of what can be insured and how risk is distributed across the global economy. In recent years, insured catastrophe losses have grown by […]

Ethiopian women and safety: Why some switch their ethnic identity when they start working

For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal job doesn’t just change their income; it can change how they describe who they are in everyday public interactions.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over the past two decades, it has transformed into what journalist and author Andreas Cervenka calls […]

How every generation uses AI, from boomers to Gen Z

Artificial intelligence or AI is no longer a future concept—it’s already shaping how we work, learn and live.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States’ global exercise of power. But that link has been fraying since the end of the Cold War, and […]

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster

The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Gender quotas for public company boards spur rise in women CEOs, study finds

Statutory gender quotas on the boards of public companies increase the number of women CEOs in private firms, research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) suggests.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why head coaches often lose the blame game

Head coaches often take the blame—and the firing—when their teams flop, but it may not be a winning game plan, University of Alberta research suggests.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

White paper released on Credit for Prior Learning as a catalyst for internal mobility and retention

University of Phoenix announced the publication of a new white paper, “Untapped Potential: How Credit for Prior Learning Can Redefine Employer Outlook on Professional Development,” by Devin Andrews, MBA, M.Ed., Vice President of Admissions and […]

A new bill could give Californians money for science they fund

On Jan. 15, California lawmakers unveiled a $23 billion science research bond aimed at offsetting recent federal funding losses—and, in a break from past efforts, tying public investment in university research to lower drug prices […]