Archaeologists have identified traces of two toxic plant alkaloids — buphandrine and epibuphanisine — on artifacts from Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Known as backed microliths, the artifacts were excavated from…
Category: Other Sciences
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Which anthologized writers and books get checked out most frequently from Seattle Public Library?
Seattle Public Library (SPL) is the only U.S. library system that makes its anonymized, granular checkout data public. Want to find out how many times people borrowed the e-book version of Toni Morrison’s “Beloved” in May 2018? That data is…
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Other people's backgrounds shape their social position, but I worked hard for mine: The paradox in how we view status
The concept of “hard work v privilege,” and what either one says about someone’s social status, is an important one.
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Retaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibility
Many businesses say they’re suffering from labor shortages, but what are their management practices and what measures could be put in place to retain experienced workers?
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Public backing for taxes falls when unfairness exposed
Public support for broad-based taxation risks eroding when voters learn that the super-rich pay lower tax rates than ordinary citizens, according to new research co-authored by King’s academics.
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Why some entrepreneurs are happier than others—study suggests it's not because of money
Entrepreneurs driven by independence and creativity are far more likely to feel satisfied with their lives than those motivated by status or money, according to new research from King’s Business School.
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Five rhetorical signs that might reveal research misconduct
A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that research misconduct may leave traces in the text itself, not only in how the research is conducted. By analyzing scientific articles later retracted for misconduct, the researchers…
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Doing good pays off: Environmentally and socially responsible companies drive value and market efficiency
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), launched with United Nations backing in 2006. Today, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related non-financial information—such as greenhouse gas…
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Are 'new towns' a solution to the housing crisis?
As housing prices continue to rise nationwide—not just in major metropolitan areas, but even in rural locations—there’s pressure to create more housing. In Massachusetts, the 2024 Affordable Homes Act calls for 220,000 additional units of…
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Structural barriers hinder sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria's business ecosystem, study finds
Sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria is being stymied by a lack of engagement among business owners because of structural economic and institutional barriers, according to research in the World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and…
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