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Cash assistance drastically reduces tenants’ likelihood of eviction and homelessness, according to ongoing study

What happens when small monthly cash payments are provided to low-income tenants in unstable housing situations?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A food tax shift could save lives—without a price hike in the average shopping basket

More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket. A comprehensive study, led by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has analyzed the […]

Study finds lack of childcare access limits Michigan’s labor force

The United States is facing a severe lack of childcare. In fact, over half of Americans live in what are referred to as “childcare deserts,” locations where three or more children are competing for a […]

1 in 3 US nonprofits that serve communities lost government funding in early 2025

About one-third of U.S. nonprofit service providers experienced a disruption in their government funding in the first half of 2025.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How gastronomy tourism evolved into international identity and cultural diplomacy

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights—they’re also looking for new flavors that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Africa’s air links are poor: Can the G20 push for more direct flights to improve tourism and trade?

In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there’s enough demand to make a route financially worthwhile. Because […]

The dilemma of copyright: ‘Countries in the South need more access to innovation’

Professionals in creative industries should have some form of protection against others exploiting what they have created, even if it’s not a tangible, physical object.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Hidden economy of ransom-based human trafficking in Libya affects hundreds of thousands of migrants

Since 2013, a hidden and lucrative economy of ransom-based human trafficking has emerged in Libya, run by traders who attempt to bring migrants and refugees to Europe via the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea. Based […]

Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values and your country’s economy

Across cultures, people often wrestle with whether having lots of money is a blessing, a burden or a moral problem. According to our new research, how someone views billionaires isn’t just about economics. Judgment also […]

Do more likes lead to more clicks?

A new Journal of Marketing study sheds light on the dynamics of likes in social advertising and their impact on user engagement.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.