Being quick to cut doesn’t always pay off.
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Cutting marketing spending helps businesses in the short term but often backfires in the long term. Research could help investors identify those bad decisions.
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Many of the entries are object lessons in exemplary research communication.
Teammates check on Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Martin after he fell to the ground fielding a ball during a game on June 19, 2024.
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Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone. It’s even harder for athletes, who are expected to exhibit mental toughness.
Support for science has traditionally been bipartisan, but fights over spending have affected research funding.
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Research funding is down in recent years despite promises made with the CHIPS and Science Act.
The Exchange: the University of Birmingham facility was a central gathering point for the BISA conference.
Birmingham may not be Paris, but it’s a great city for a big conference.
No hard feelings.
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Warmth matters more than competence in some areas of business, new marketing research shows.
Literature reviews and identifying themes in large datasets become easier with these AI tools.
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A new database of AI tools could help social scientists revolutionize the way they do their research, from scanning large datasets to aiding in literature reviews.
The Newton Building, where the Midlands 4 Cities event was hosted.
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I found myself in Nottingham recently, thanks to the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership.
Historically, autism research has been conducted by non-autistic researchers.
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A research project led entirely by autistic people aims to change the way autism research is conducted.
Drones are an example of the ‘dual-use technologies’ that can fall foul of research security concerns.
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As concerns over research security grow, Australia has no national policy or consistent approach.
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ChatGPT and other AI writing tools can make researchers more productive – but quality control is essential.
Conspiracy theories can muddle people’s thinking.
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Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?
Over the years and to this day, many health professionals have supported the theory that flat feet pose a major risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders.
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Having asymptomatic flat feet is not a problem and does not require treatment. It’s important to debunk this common myth.
Considering how to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest on psychedelic studies is essential to avoid public health risks.
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Substantial economic growth in the psychedelic drugs market has drawn interest from corporations and start-ups. While this may accelerate research, it also sparks concerns about conflicts of interest.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduces legislation addressing agreements between the federal government and provincial entities in Edmonton on April 10, 2024.
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The ideological war waged by Smith will only endanger high-quality research void of political interference from the government.
Cuts at Goldsmiths University in London could threaten up to half of departmental jobs in English, history, music, theatre and visual cultures.
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In the latest higher education funding freeze: sacrificing the arts for STEM subjects makes no sense.
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Sugar-free chewing gum has been promoted for its oral health benefits for years.
A dinosaur eggshell cross section, as imaged under fluorescence microscopy.
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Calcite, the material making up fossilized eggshells, may preserve amino acids better than bone.
Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners, as they all attempted to get through the pandemic.
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Community-engaged research was disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, meaning researchers faced serious challenges when their results were most needed: during a public health crisis.
European colonizers brought mice to the Americas, where they squeaked out a comfortable life.
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An evolutionary biologist is studying what these resilient urban pests can teach us about adaptation and evolution.