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.....»»
Ancient pots hold clues about how diverse diets helped herders thrive in southern Africa
The introduction of herding—a way of life which centers on keeping herds of mobile domesticated animals—significantly changed Africa's genetic, economic, social and cultural landscapes during the last 10,000 years. Unlike other parts of the world.....»»
The effects of mass layoffs on a brand and the role of corporate communication
Especially in times of economic crisis, companies frequently lay off employees. In the short term, this can reduce costs—but what consequences does this measure have for a company's brand? A new study by researchers from KLU, Tilburg University and.....»»
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide live stream: Watch SEC football for free
Find out how to watch a free live stream of the game between the No. 17 Tennessee Volunteers and the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide......»»
Musk"s pessimism on Tesla growth leads to analyst downgrades, fear of more price cuts
CEO warns on slow Cybertruck ramp, high interest rates, Mexico factory timeline due to economic uncertainty. "We would characterize last night's conference call as a mini disaster," said one analyst......»»
Human expansion found to pose widespread threat to biodiversity in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia
Biodiversity is essential for sustaining food security, livelihood, ecosystem health, and economic development and for preventing future epidemics. Asia, with nearly 60% of the world's population, stands out as a priority for urgent biodiversity cons.....»»
Building economic resilience in the face of crises and climate
Research published in the International Journal of Sustainable Economy has looked at the interplay between climate variability and the financial health of listed companies in Vietnam with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Geospatial technology can help corn producers assess potential wind damage in fields
As cornfields suffer crop damage caused by weather, corn producers can use geospatial and remote sensing technologies to get a more accurate measurement of the damage and estimate potential economic loss, according to a recent study published in Fron.....»»
Unveiling real-time economic insights with search big data
Economic indicators released by the government are pivotal in shaping decisions across both the public and private sectors. However, a significant limitation of these indicators lies in their timeliness, as they rely on macroeconomic factors like inv.....»»
Scientists" model increases accuracy of tide forecasts
The tides couldn't be controlled—only predicted. And for one day, June 6, in the spring of 1944, the tide prediction for the beaches of Normandy just may have been the most important in history......»»
Study on the economic connection between health and mobility
The health benefits of walking and cycling are so significant for society that they should be taken into account in setting fuel taxes. This is the conclusion of an international study published today (Oct. 13) in the journal Economica, in which Prof.....»»
UAW strike casts cloud over economic development in Michigan
The intensifying strike against the Detroit 3 automakers and uncertainty clouding the transition to EVs has put a damper on economic development as car companies and suppliers rein in spending and reevaluate projects......»»
Why Women Earn Less Than Men: Economic Historian Wins Nobel for Work on Gender Pay Gap
Claudia Goldin mined 200 years of data to show that greater economic growth did not lead to wage parity or more women in the workplace.....»»
GM’s China sales slide 14% in Q3
Economic growth has also slowed across the country behind subdued consumer activity and troubled real estate markets......»»
Urban planning researcher finds relationship between underfunded public schools and corporate tax breaks
Use of corporate tax breaks to spur economic development appears to be connected with public school underfunding, said Dr. Christine Wen, Texas A&M assistant professor of urban planning, in her recently published study that examined the relationship.....»»
More methane production: Combining alkaline pretreatment and air mixing for anaerobic digestion
In 2021, the state of Arkansas soared to third place in the United States' broiler production rankings. While this accomplishment brought economic benefits, it also posed a challenge—a surplus of poultry litter (PL) and growing environmental concer.....»»
65+ age group to outnumber under-15s in Europe by 2024
People aged 65 and older will outnumber under-15s in Europe by 2024, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning of new social, economic and health challenges......»»
Research shows COVID-19 pandemic substantially changed commuting patterns, access to jobs
Patterns of movement in cities, especially office job commutes, were substantially changed in 2021 by telework, economic change and other responses to COVID-19, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minneso.....»»
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa......»»
To Win the Tech Race with China, Unleash the Venture Capitalists
As the tech war heats up, America is at risk of losing access to vital Chinese tech President Joe Biden’s recent visit to India and Vietnam marked one of the administration’s recent signals for economic and technological.....»»
Andalusian families do not have the same bilingual education opportunities, says study
According to a study, factors such as their place of residence, the economic level of their neighborhoods, and school type, strongly limit equal access to bilingual education in Andalusia.....»»