The unintended consequences of brick-and-mortar"s decline
Lately, many big retail brands have been closing physical locations, in what has become known as the "retail apocalypse." Whether the stated reason is declining revenue, or concerns related to "shrinkage" and employee safety in some cities, the impac.....»»
Tesla trims EV output as market slows
While China passenger-vehicle sales in China increased 17 percent in the first two months of 2024, Tesla recorded a decline in shipments......»»
Q&A: Research reveals tips for making positive first impressions on co-workers, customers and clients
First impressions are often long-lasting and can impact a professional career in profound and unintended ways. Today, because initial business contacts often happen online—think an emailed intro, a phone text, or a Zoomed teleconference—many indi.....»»
New research shows unintended harms of organic farming
Organic farming is often touted as a more sustainable solution for food production, leveraging natural forms of pest control to promote eco-friendly cultivation......»»
Tim Cook praises China as a production hub, amid Apple moves to lessen dependence
A state-owned newspaper has cited Tim Cook praising China as a production hub, during the CEO’s visit to the country for a new store opening. Cook’s remarks were made after Apple reported a 13% decline in revenue from China, with a recent mark.....»»
Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas
Wildfires present complex socio-economic and ecological challenges, as they devastate vegetation, endanger communities, and cause extensive environmental, wildlife, and human health impacts. These consequences include severe air pollution and soaring.....»»
Bodycams in court get broad police approval, according to survey
In the courtroom, Quebec provincial police officers seem to be broadly in favor of having images captured by body-worn cameras used as evidence, but are also concerned about some of the potential consequences for the pursuit of justice......»»
Good news for gray whales: "Unusual mortality event" declared over
It was a worrisome few years for North Pacific gray whales, with hundreds washing up dead on shorelines along the West Coast leading to an estimated 30% decline in their population......»»
Greenland Ice Sheet motion minimally impacted by late-season melting, study finds
Ice melting has become an ever-pressing concern in recent decades as climate change has brought evocative images of lone polar bears floating on unsustainable small blocks of sea ice. Yet, the consequences are far-reaching in terms of freshening of s.....»»
Researcher explores how the hostility Black women face in higher education carries dire consequences
Isolated. Abused. Overworked. These are the themes that emerged when I invited nine Black women to chronicle their professional experiences and relationships with colleagues as they earned their Ph.D.s at a public university in the Midwest. I feature.....»»
New study reveals unintended ethical faultline in team-based reward systems
Employers who have introduced team-based rewards systems to foster creativity, collaboration, productivity and sales may want to look again at a system that new research shows can create an unintended, insidious side-effect......»»
Study finds pronghorn population declining due to human development
Global species diversity is in decline almost everywhere, largely due to human-driven development and resource use. Typically, conservation efforts have targeted the most endangered species, which can lead to some tough choices on how to balance limi.....»»
Europe must do more against "catastrophic" climate risks: EU
Europe could suffer "catastrophic" consequences from climate change if it fails to take urgent and decisive action to adapt to risks, a new EU analysis warned Monday......»»
NHTSA probes nearly 251,000 Honda vehicles over unintended braking
The safety probe covers 2019-22 Honda Insight hybrid sedans and Honda Passport midsize crossovers......»»
Rivian eliminating a shift at EV plant in Ill. without further job cuts
The company won't reduce jobs at the plant but says efficiency will increase and costs will decline......»»
A New Headset Aims to Treat Alzheimer’s With Light and Sound
An experimental device developed by Cognito Therapeutics seeks to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients using light and sound......»»
Global warming may be behind an increase in the frequency and intensity of cold spells
Global warming caused by increased concentrations of greenhouse gases is already affecting our lives. Scorching summers, more intense heat waves, longer drought periods, more extended floods, and wilder wildfires are consequences linked to this warmi.....»»
Apple drops to fourth place in China"s smartphone sales
China's smartphone market has continued to decline so far in 2024, and local resellers such as Huawei have overtaken Apple's iPhone.iPhone 15 Pro colorful lineupAfter coming top in China overall in 2023, Apple has dropped to fourth place in the first.....»»
JP Morgan: Apple"s China problems are increasing, but recovery expected
Analysts from investment firm JP Morgan reports believe that the decline in Apple's iPhone sales in China is accelerating, but Services could change that.Apple's iPhone 15Using Counterpoint Research's data about the first six weeks of 2024, JP Morgan.....»»
Apple cuts iPhone shipments over reduced China demand
Apple's iPhone shipments in 2024 will drop compared to 2023, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo forecasts, with a significant decline caused in part by lower shipments to China.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, BeijingApple is having trou.....»»
Gen Z"s climate anxiety is real and needs action, says study
New Curtin University research has shown Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant impact on their lives and could have broader consequences decades into the future......»»