Economy
How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out
Homelessness is a growing issue in Australia.This post was originally published on this site
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Economy
Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas
It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending—from Black Friday to New Year’s sales.This post was originally published on this site
Earth Sciences
Q&A: New method measures how quickly heat spreads through mountain permafrost
Mountain permafrost is warming and thawing worldwide due to climate change, with ground temperature being a key control of its mechanical stability. Heat conduction is the dominant mode of heat transfer in frozen ground, and […]
Society & Politics
Citizens have greater trust in parliaments with higher female representation, new research finds
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that increases in women’s parliamentary representation within a country are related to enhanced public trust in the national parliament.This post was originally published on this […]
Education
Survey of researchers shows active AI adoption for core scientific tasks
A new study provides answers based on a survey with more than 6,000 researchers from the Max Planck Society and the Fraunhofer Society. The highlights: Researchers actively use AI, including for core and creative research […]
Economy
Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance
Refugees receiving interventions in local communities are far more likely to regain stability and independence than those confined to traditional camps, according to new research from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Public […]
Earth Sciences
International report reveals atmospheric impact of Hunga eruption
An international assessment report has been released to provide definitive statements on the atmospheric impacts from a huge volcanic eruption in 2022.This post was originally published on this site
Earth Sciences
Hidden clay intensified 2011 Japan megaquake, study confirms
An international research expedition involving Cornell has uncovered new details as to why a 2011 earthquake northeast of Japan behaved so unusually as it lifted the seafloor and produced a tsunami that devastated coastal communities […]
Society & Politics
There’s little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings
A group of college students braved the frigid New England weather on Dec. 13, 2025, to attend a late afternoon review session at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Eleven of those students were struck […]
Earth Sciences
A delicate Antarctic balance with global climate implications
New findings about ocean processes in the Antarctic show melting ice shelves and changes to sea ice could have catastrophic implications for the global climate.This post was originally published on this site