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.....»»
Latinos in the US have the fifth-largest GDP in the world: Report
Latinos in the United States helped propel the national economy forward with a total economic output, or gross domestic product, of $3.2 trillion in 2021, according to a new study by UCLA researchers and colleagues......»»
Economic relationships in Pre-Columbian Mexico show that Aztec rulers were ruthless exploiters
Spanish conquerors did not themselves bring inequality to the Aztec lands they invaded, they merely built on the socio-economic structure that was already in place, adapting it as it suited their plans. This is the subject of an article by Guido Alfa.....»»
What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel"s pioneering water strategy
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality......»»
Incarceration results in drops in short-term economic activity, but has limited long run impacts
The U.S. criminal justice system has expanded considerably since the 1970s. At the same time, male employment rates have dropped and racial earnings inequality has grown. Former inmates perform worse in the labor market than those who have not been i.....»»
Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide live stream: Watch college football for free
This Saturday, the No. 11 Texas Longhorns travel to SEC country to play the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide. Find out how and where to watch......»»
Death and mourning in Ghana: How gender shapes the rituals of the Akan people
Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country's largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred in this line too......»»
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Becomes First Person to Get Indonesian ‘Golden Visa’
Introduced last week to boost economic development, the new visa allows foreigners who make substantial investments in the country to remain for up to 10 years. OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman is the first person to get an.....»»
Compliance budgets under strain as inflation and workload grow
Compliance leaders are facing pressure to make the most of existing resources despite economic challenges and increased workload volume and complexity, according to Gartner. To face these challenges, leaders must address three crucial compliance func.....»»
Rising temperatures linked to increased child neglect
As temperatures rise, so does the maltreatment of children, according to a new study from a researcher in the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. The study, released as a National Bureau of Economic Research working pap.....»»
India has landed on the moon: Here"s what the political and economic gains are
From the early days of human space activity in the 1960s, missions to the moon have attracted significant global attention. India's recent success in landing the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the moon was technically demanding and occurred in a previou.....»»
Strategic framing, financial support and capacity-building could raise climate ambitions
The world's technologically advanced countries have called for the adoption of a "green growth" model of economic development in international climate negotiations. But advocacy alone will not motivate countries to protect the climate. Policymakers s.....»»
Surpassing the human eye: Machine learning image analysis rapidly determines chemical mixture composition
Have you ever accidentally ruined a recipe in the kitchen by adding salt instead of sugar? Due to their similar appearance, it's an easy mistake to make. Similarly, checking with the naked eye is also used in chemistry labs to provide quick, initial.....»»
A promising bacterial suicide gene against citrus Huanglongbing and canker
Huanglongbing (HLB), caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CaLas), is the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide. HLB causes billions of dollars in annual economic losses to the global citrus industry......»»
Study shows how historic red tide event of 2020 was fueled by plankton super swimmers
A major red tide event occurred in waters off Southern California in the spring of 2020, resulting in dazzling displays of bioluminescence along the coast. The spectacle was caused by exceedingly high densities of Lingulodinium polyedra (L. polyedra).....»»
Researchers: Urbanization amplifies climate change through increased soil emissions
Increasing populations and the search for social and economic opportunities are driving people to move from rural to urban areas. Approximately four percent of the global area is urbanized and half of the world's population lives in urban areas. Natu.....»»
Declining cost of renewables and climate change curb the need for African hydropower expansion
Hydropower, traditionally one of Africa's most important sources of electricity, will rapidly fade in importance and cede its position to solar power. The attractiveness of new hydropower is decreasing fast, both due to the increasing economic compet.....»»
GM"s EV battery joint venture Ultium negotiating for wage boost at Ohio plant
The two sides are close to a deal that would give workers an interim pay increase to tide them over while management and the UAW negotiate the plant's first contract, Bloomberg reported......»»
Researchers find new species of Artemisia in Xinjiang
Artemisia has attracted much attention due to its antimalarial properties and other pharmacological and economic value......»»
There"s a growing split in the middle of the economic distribution for Americans nearing retirement age
A study by health policy researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and University of Southern California projects that the expected health and economic well-being of Americans nearing retirement age in the lower half of the e.....»»
Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan......»»