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In an office full of new coworkers, someone suggests going out for pizza. One person is extra hungry and gobbles up a slice too fast, burning the roof of his mouth in the process.This article […]

Every year around this time, California’s wildland firefighters hold their breath as hot, dry winds threaten to spread flames across the state. As such conflagrations grow in size and severity throughout the Western U.S., the […]

The federal tax gap—money people and companies owe Uncle Sam but fail to pay on time—has climbed to historic highs: $696 billion in 2022, according to the IRS. It’s money that—if recouped—could fund infrastructure or […]

Researchers from Erasmus University and KU Leuven have published a new study that examines how retailers respond when suppliers establish direct channels to reach end-consumers and how suppliers can take steps to avoid a backlash.This […]

A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores […]

Christmas is approaching, and for many, economic stress is increasing. Paradoxically, this can lead us to purchase even more gifts. Recent research from the University of Skövde shows that financial anxiety and stress trigger impulsive […]

A new study, by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, adds to mounting evidence showing gambling marketing needs much stricter national regulation.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Climate change events have, in recent years, placed increasing strain on public electrical grids in the United States. In response to this vulnerability, some consumers are turning to private alternatives to the electric utility, like […]

The current capitalist system has created two related crises: ecological decline and social injustice. It has led to environmental damage like climate change, which affects some people more than others.This article is brought to you […]

Carbon offsets have become big business as more companies make promises to protect the climate but can’t meet the goals on their own.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.