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China and the US are in a race for critical minerals. African countries need to make the rules

Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defense, and […]

When stress helps—or hurts—at work

Not all stress at work is bad, according to new research out of Portland State University.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Poverty in Australia increases to 1 in 7 people, according to report

The number of people living in poverty in Australia has increased to 1 in 7, according to a new report released today—at the start of Anti-Poverty Week.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Women in leadership could save Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector, research finds

Australia is projected to experience 18 days of extreme heat waves annually, up from just 4 days currently, and a 444% increase in heat wave-related deaths in Sydney alone, according to a new report.This article […]

Report shows action to improve gender equity linked to career gains and better business performance

A new report out today shows that companies taking action for gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership and better shareholder value.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Nobel economics prize goes to 3 researchers for explaining innovation-driven economic growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for their research into the impact of innovation on economic growth and how new technologies replace older ones, a key […]

The Nobel economics prize is set to be announced Monday

The final Nobel of this year’s prize season is being announced Monday morning when organizers reveal the winner or winners of the Nobel memorial prize in economics.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Cap on international students projected to cost Dutch economy up to €5 billion

A cap on the number of international students at the five comprehensive Randstad universities will have a significantly negative impact on the Dutch economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to decline by approximately […]

Multitasking makes you more likely to fall for phishing emails, experiments show

Picture this: You’re on a Zoom call, Slack is buzzing, three spreadsheets are open and your inbox pings. In that moment of divided attention, you miss the tiny red flag in an email. That’s how […]

New model helps supermarkets keep shelves stocked during crises—and go greener

Supermarket shoppers across the U.K. are all too familiar with empty shelves when disruption strikes. Whether it was the panic buying of COVID-19, floods affecting deliveries or strikes in distribution centers, the fragility of supply […]