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Everything can be a bet now: The rise and risks of prediction markets

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Yes or no? It’s a simple question that now drives more than US$13 billion (£9.7 billion) a month on prediction markets—companies like Polymarket, PredictIt and Kalshi.This post was originally published on this site

Lifestyle

Children who are not friends connect better through play when given a goal, study shows

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“Play nicely, children,” has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new research suggests that getting children to play together cooperatively may depend less on their social skills than […]

Nature

Boat traffic alters marine megafauna behavior, stress and population trends, global analysis finds

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A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays. The study, “Charting the Course for Management: A Global […]

Nature

The wild can be a ‘death trap’ for rescued animals

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A new study has found that the wild can be a “death trap” for animals that are released from captivity after previously being rescued. The research, published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation, involved […]

Nature

Scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian moths

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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers identified 10 new species and seven new groups (genera) of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths. While new species are frequently discovered, the description of a new genus of insects is a […]

Economy

Alcohol-free drinks uncover alcohol pricing secrets

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Alcohol pricing is often analyzed using sophisticated computer models to understand how policy changes, such as adjustments to excise, might affect drinking behavior and public health. But the growth of no and low alcohol drinks […]

Economy

Too much transparency can hurt financial markets

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These days, transparency is a financial buzzword. Opening the curtains on the operations of financial markets is supposed to help investors and regulators make better decisions. But sometimes transparency can backfire, according to new research […]

Lifestyle

How thoughtful DEI initiatives can effectively repair a ‘leaky roof’

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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A pair of papers co-authored by ILR Assistant Professor Merrick R. Osborne examines why some DEI […]

Nature

First cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in northern elephant seals confirmed in California

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Seven weaned elephant seal pups in California’s Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed Tuesday evening.This post was originally […]

Nature

Climate change could fragment habitat for monarch butterflies, disrupting mass migration

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Suitable habitat for migrating monarch butterflies will shift southwards because of climate change, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by Francisco Botello and Carolina Ureta at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and […]

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Top Stories

  • AI avatars promise UK growth if laws can put people first

    AI avatars are helping UK businesses save time and money, but without clear rules, workers are at risk and growth opportunities are being missed. A report published in the journal Synthetic Media Research Network, Replique [...]
  • Study finds overconfident CEOs are 10-15% less likely to delegate deal work

    A new study finds overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate responsibilities to underlings, particularly in settings that involve complex transactions—such as hammering out the details of high-stakes deals. The paper, “Leave it to Me: [...]
  • AI could spot the next financial crisis—but there’s a catch

    What if AI could predict the next financial meltdown? Sounds like a promising idea, yet as new research finds, the devil is in the details.This post was originally published on this site

Highlights

  • Successful minority employees can create a false sense of diversity
  • New research reveals high option trading fees and barriers to competition
  • AI avatars promise UK growth if laws can put people first
WHAT’S NEW
  • New research explores the paradox of firms’ unique technologies
  • Limited jobs block social mobility opportunities for young people in coastal and rural areas, study shows
  • Motivated employees get more out-of-role work, even when it costs bonuses
  • Expert opinion on AI, automation, and the future of work
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • AI can sway voter behavior—EU regulations fall short, study reveals
  • Potential Strait of Hormuz blockade could disrupt global supply chains, study finds
  • Mental health policy is emerging as a key voting issue for Americans, study suggests
  • New study shows democracy has deep global roots—not just Greece and Rome
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