Economy
Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy
Which feels further back in time: the year 2016, or 10 years ago? And which feels closer: 2036, or 10 years from now?This post was originally published on this site
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Society & Politics
EU’s impending accession to rights convention resembles a 3D puzzle, says research
The detail of the European Union’s long-awaited accession to the European Convention on Human Rights is like a “three-dimensional puzzle” because of the several vital and interlocking elements which need to be agreed, a new […]
Economy
How startups can communicate to win over silent audiences online
A new study reveals how entrepreneurs can win support for their ideas from audiences who never speak up. The research shows that the way entrepreneurs engage with a few vocal participants in online discussions can […]
Economy
Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs—here’s why
Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs.This post was originally published on this site
Economy
Meta-analysis challenges the link between economic inequality and mental health
Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the subject. Nicolas Sommet, a social psychologist and research manager at the LIVES Centre at the University […]
Society & Politics
Western populations endorse support for Ukraine despite nuclear escalation fears, finds study
Most people in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy clearly endorse military support for Ukraine. They overwhelmingly reject Russia’s positions on territorial claims and restrictions on Ukraine’s political sovereignty.This post was originally […]
Economy
How family ownership shapes merger and acquisition decisions in emerging markets
Mergers and acquisitions can transform a company’s future. For family businesses, those decisions hinge on more than financial calculations—they reflect how families balance control, identity, and risks.This post was originally published on this site
Society & Politics
The academic study of politics is failing disabled people, with real-world consequences
Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalized in higher education—moving away from the straight, white and male […]
Education
Research institutions tout scholarship that crosses disciplines but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
The most exciting landmark scientific achievements don’t happen without researchers sharing and collaborating with others outside their field. When people first landed on the moon in 1969, Neil Armstrong’s first footsteps marked the realization of […]
Education
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy. Telescopes in schools can help
The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and tracked celestial events, predicted eclipses and used their observations to construct calendars, develop maps and formulate religious rituals.This post was […]