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Over 60% of developing countries face overlapping socioeconomic and water security challenges, scientists warn

Unsafe drinking water is not just a technical problem. It is a sign of deeper inequality, concludes a new investigation of the state of water quality in 138 countries by the United Nations University Institute […]

Feeling underqualified can help drive performance or toxic behavior—depending on one psychological factor

We’ve all been there: staring at a job description or a daunting new project and feeling a cold prickle of dread. You have the degree, maybe even the title, but looking at the task ahead, […]

New algorithm spreads volunteers more fairly across nonprofits, with 8% broader reach

To ensure more food reaches communities in need, a team of researchers collaborated with VolunteerMatch and Feeding America to enhance their algorithms, making volunteer distribution more efficient and equitable.This article is brought to you by […]

Red tape and regulations: A powerful weapon in a new economic reality

The global financial order has entered a new, shifting and disruptive era of nationalism and these changes lay bare the difference between the haves and have nots, according to a new study by Charles Darwin […]

Board interpersonal diversity linked to lower tax avoidance

New research analyzing two decades of company data shows that board interpersonal diversity mitigates aggressive tax avoidance. The study concludes that diversity brings new perspectives and strengthens oversight, underscoring the importance of composing boards with […]

Profit alone is a poor measure of success—study shows companies can look efficient while harming the planet

Companies celebrated for strong financial performance may actually be inefficient once their environmental impact is taken into account, according to research from the University of Surrey.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Heightened ICE enforcement harms U.S.-born workers, shrinks workforce, research suggests

Heightened immigration enforcement during the second Trump administration has not expanded job opportunities for U.S.-born workers and is associated with a reduction of employment for U.S.-born men with no more than a high school degree, […]

Good for business, bad for children: Food brands use AI to target kids and teens with digital marketing

Whether via ads or influencer collaborations, many of us are exposed to junk food marketing via digital devices. But are these campaigns reaching children? The invisible nature of digital marketing makes it challenging for researchers […]

How the timing of corporate donations shapes consumer trust

Whether a company donates $1,000 a week for 52 weeks or gives $52,000 all at once, the total amount donated is the same. However, recent research by Alexander Park, an assistant professor of marketing at […]

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is experimenting with a policy that has drawn national attention and local skepticism: providing cash compensation to people confined in the Allegheny County Jail in the city of Pittsburgh. The funds include […]