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The energy transition is inextricably linked to social, economic, and political challenges, especially in rural areas. Researchers from Würzburg and Denmark are therefore calling for a new, holistic approach.This post was originally published on this […]

A new study led by The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell team and PBE (formerly Pro Bono Economics) has found that artistic activities can dramatically improve young people’s well-being—with effects equivalent to the happiness boost that […]

Less educated and lower income neighborhoods are consistently farther away from cultural institutions—such as elite universities, museums, and theaters—that can help advance one’s social mobility, according to a new study from the USC Price School […]

Movie studios face unique challenges in managing their operations. The success of a film relies not only on its artistic merits, but also on studios’ operational decisions, particularly those related to a movie’s initial box […]

Gold mining operations recently restarted at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in western Mali after being shut down for several months. In January, the Malian government started blocking exports from the mine owned by Canada-based Barrick Mining […]

The UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected. At the same time, as households struggle […]

In the growing gig economy, where a company’s success depends on contractors whose schedules they can’t control, businesses often turn to bonuses to lure and retain these workers. But according to new Cornell-led research, bonuses […]