When the economic tide goes out, we’ll see which VCs are naked
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week we were back to full strength, with Danny Natasha and Alex joined by Chris to chat through the latest ve.....»»
Mumpreneurs: A growing entrepreneurial force in Chinese society
While much ink has been poured over China's economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less attention. With the pressure of the "three-child policy", being a mother isn't a mere personal choice, it's a part of.....»»
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.....»»
Economists warn of side effects of raising the retirement age
Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study published in The Economic Journal confirms the health and well-being benefits that can stem from retirement via an individual's increased "locus of control," a ps.....»»
Illegal Trawlers Are No Match for Undersea Sculptures
Trailing weighted nets across the seabed wrecks fish stocks and kills carbon-capturing seagrasses—but one fisherman’s sculpture project has turned the tide......»»
Astrophysicist explains science behind once-in-a-lifetime nova outburst that will light up the sky this year
The total solar eclipse isn't the only reason to keep your eyes to the sky this year. For the first time in 80 years, a star system 3,000 light years away will be visible to the naked eye thanks to a once-in-a-lifetime nova outburst......»»
If polyamory is on the rise, there may be good economic reasons. But economist says arrangements are "tricky"
Social attitudes toward dating may be a factor driving interest in polyamory, but economic forces could also be playing a role, says Mindy Marks, associate professor of economics at Northeastern University......»»
Digital nomads: A benefit or burden for local communities?
Many criticize digital nomads for fueling gentrification and pricing out locals. Social, economic, spatial and cultural segregation between nomads and local communities has already stirred controversy from Canada to the Canary Islands......»»
Supply chain disruptions will further exacerbate economic losses from climate change, finds study
Global GDP loss from climate change will increase exponentially the warmer the planet gets when its cascading impact on global supply chains is factored in, finds a new study led by UCL researchers......»»
Difficulties in exploiting the economic opportunities in the ocean
The green shift has created a strong interest in exploiting the economic opportunities in the ocean, but the ocean is not so easily economized. This is revealed in a comprehensive study, which, among other things, shows how the cod resists being dome.....»»
AI analysis of satellite images shows 1990s USSR collapse increased methane emissions, despite lower oil, gas production
The collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991 yielded social, political and economic effects worldwide. Among them was a suspected role in slowing human-generated methane emissions. Methane had been rising steadily in the atmosphere until about 199.....»»
DJI details efforts to avert the potential ‘$116 billion economic impact’ of US blacklisting its drones
Global drone leader DJI has come under increasingly intense pressure in the US, as successive federal and state measures banning its craft for official use have proliferated amid worsening relations with China – and accompanying security conc.....»»
Researchers devise new ways to engineer carbon-based semiconductors for electronics of the future
It might look like a roll of chicken wire, but this tiny cylinder of carbon atoms—too small to see with the naked eye—could one day be used for making electronic devices ranging from night vision goggles and motion detectors to more efficient sol.....»»
Asia Pacific tops list of most impacted by weather perils
Climate change will be the main driver of future economic risks, with countries in the Asia Pacific region among the most vulnerable to extreme weather events, according to new analysis......»»
Study illuminates the protective role of fluorescence in neon-colored sea anemones
For the first time, a team of researchers at Stanford University and UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography has uncovered a direct genetic link between fluorescence and color in sea anemones—those soft and tentacled tide pool creatures.....»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»
Q&A: "Geoeconomics" makes sense of a turbulent world
A new paper by Stanford economist Matteo Maggiori offers policymakers a framework for understanding how economic power is used to achieve geopolitical goals......»»
Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of melon provides a high-quality reference for meta-QTL analysis
Melon, with its significant economic value and extensive phenotypic diversity, has been cultivated globally for over 4,000 years, featuring two main subspecies that have undergone independent domestication processes. Recent advancements have led to t.....»»
Economic abuse affects 1 in 7 Kiwi women, research finds
Economic abuse is common, affecting about 15% or 1 in 7 women who have been in a relationship, new University of Auckland research finds. The study is published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence......»»
Why Reddit Users Have Turned Against the Company’s IPO
Reddit will allow its most active users to buy shares in its IPO. But many of those users are skeptical it will succeed. Two years ago, Reddit users established themselves as a fearsome economic force when the subreddit community W.....»»
7 Unique Strategies for Business Success in 2024
The wider economic landscape presents numerous challenges for all forms of business and industry. Currently, there are higher-than-normal levels of inflation in many developed and developing countries. This can create a situation where material and c.....»»