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What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV?
You’ll pay substantially less to charge an electric vehicle (EV) than if you were refueling a petrol car to go the same distance.This post was originally published on this site
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Vape brands bypass regulations on marketing to young people by using global social media accounts
Youth vaping is a major public health concern in many countries, with New Zealand’s youth vaping rates among the highest in the world, and rising.This post was originally published on this site
Phys.org - Politics
Gerrymandering erodes confidence in democracy
When politicians redraw congressional district maps to favor their party, they may secure short-term victories. But those wins can come at a steep price—a loss of public faith in elections and, ultimately, in democracy itself.This […]
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Experts weigh in on why return-to-office policies may be stalling women’s career growth
Remote and hybrid work became the norm after the COVID-19 pandemic, but more workplaces, like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Disney and even the federal government have mandated that employees return to offices in recent years. But […]
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Personalized pricing can backfire on companies, says study
Personalized pricing, where merchants adjust prices according to the pile of data about a consumer’s willingness to pay, has been criticized for its potential to unfairly drive-up prices for certain customers.This post was originally published […]
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‘Stop production’: Small US firms battered by shifting tariffs
When US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on almost all trading partners in April, Ben Knepler contacted the factory in Cambodia producing his company’s outdoor furniture. “Stop production,” he ordered.This post was originally published on […]
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Now you see me, now you don’t: How subtle ‘sponsored content’ on social media tricks us into viewing ads
How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting […]
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Study unpacks what ‘Made in USA’ claims really mean to consumers
Many consumers assume that products labeled “Made in U.S.” are almost entirely manufactured domestically, but supply chains tell a more complex story.This post was originally published on this site
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Church membership contributed significantly to economic recovery after Hurricane Katrina, study finds
Katrina and other hurricanes caused devastating damage in the southeastern U.S. in the summer of 2005. A study by the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) shows that in the years following the disaster, establishments […]
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Team leaders’ listening style has a major impact on the quality of listening within high-tech teams, study finds
Does the way the team manager listens affect the quality of listening of the entire team? A new study conducted by Dr. Osnat Bouskila-Yam of the Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology and the Arison School […]