Compelling unemployed people to widen their job search is often counterproductive, researcher finds
Unemployed people often need not only a financial safety net but also a stimulus to look for work. Ph.D. candidate Heike Vethaak researched the effects of incentives used by benefit agencies, such as compelling people to widen their job search. And w.....»»
Rules against insider trading also boost innovation, research finds
Strong enforcement of insider trading laws doesn't just protect investors—it encourages businesses to be more innovative, according to our new peer-reviewed research......»»
Bad gift ideas: Ferrets and other exotic wild mammals as pets
As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special......»»
Western meritocracy traps people in emotions of envy, shame and fear, philosophers say
The rich are getting richer, and poverty is rapidly increasing in Western countries with market economies. This growing inequality has a significant impact on the well-being of citizens......»»
Research reveals mental health"s impact on parole rearrest likelihood
Individuals who have a mental illness are more likely to be rearrested after being released from prison than those without a mental illness, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work researcher......»»
Q&A: Inside the search for dark matter
More than a decade ago, dark matter experts Daniel Akerib and Thomas Shutt joined the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, continuing their mission to uncover the elusive substance. SLAC recently caught up with them to discuss.....»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Wednesday, December 18
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
The social cost of carbon: Study finds current estimates omit key effects
The social cost of carbon—an important figure that global policymakers use to analyze the benefits of climate and energy policies—is too low, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis......»»
Household slavery: "An overlooked method of enslaving people"
When discussing enslavement, attention often focuses on Africans forcibly shipped to South America. Researcher Timo McGregor's new Veni research sheds light on a lesser-known method, whereby indigenous populations were enslaved through the households.....»»
Companies issuing RTO mandates “lose their best talent”: Study
Despite the risks, firms and Trump are eager to get people back into offices. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have caused companies to lose some of their best workers, a study tra.....»»
What to do about organizational charlatans and false performers at work—study shares employee insights
Most people will know someone who talks a big game at work, but when it comes down to it, isn't as competent as they pretend to be. These "organizational charlatans" or "false performers" exist in every kind of organization, and their behaviors can n.....»»
Children of parents not in a romantic relationship are just as happy as those in nuclear families, finds research
It's become completely normal to find a romantic partner through a bit of swiping on your phone. But could the same be about to happen for parenting? "Elective co-parenting" involves two or more people choosing to have and raise a child together outs.....»»
Good relationships and sex education can help teens understand when behavior is abusive or controlling
Nearly half of young people aged between 13 and 17 who have been in a relationship in the past year have experienced violent or controlling behavior, according to a recent survey from charity the Youth Endowment Fund......»»
TikTok videos claim anyone can steal your credit cards with AirDrop
Before you start panicking: no, people can't steal your credit cards via AirDrop.Contact sharing via the iPhoneYet another TikTok conspiracy video surrounding the iPhone has taken off. This time, the rumor warns users that AirDrop could be used to gi.....»»
UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find
The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»
Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"
A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Tuesday, December 17
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 17, 2024
CISO ONE Security | Israel | Hybrid – View job details As a CISO, you will be responsible for overseeing information security, cybersecurity, application security, and business continuity strategies. The role involves implementing and.....»»
ChatGPT Search is now available to everyone for free
Back in October, OpenAI launched its own search engine integrated into ChatGPT. At first, the feature was made available only to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, but now OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Search to everyone – including free users. more….....»»
Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter
Correction issued for black plastic study that had people tossing spatulas. Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a.....»»
Ammonia production goes green: Biomethane approach offers net-zero emissions
Using biomethane to produce ammonia, a crucial chemical in agriculture, could drastically reduce the climate impact of the process. In a study published in One Earth, researcher Robert Istrate shows it's even possible to make ammonia production net-z.....»»