When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called “star” variables to help with their predictions.
Category: Other Sciences
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Why central bankers look to the 'stars' when setting interest rates
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The electric vehicle transition and vanishing fuel tax revenues
The world is rapidly transitioning to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), with internal combustion engine (ICE) sales declining1. Consequently, public revenues from motor fuel taxes are falling, creating potential fiscal gaps if not replaced2. This…
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Science decade for sustainable development
Science decade for sustainable development
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Negative pricing increases electricity use but challenges grid stability
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This is a summary of: Yang, Y. et al. Shaping residential electricity demand with negative pricing. Nat….
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Tariffs and economic uncertainty threaten public health
The recent threat and introduction of tariffs by the US government has caused severe economic turbulence globally. Tariffs can increase prices, disrupt trade, cause stock market volatility, threaten jobs and businesses that rely on exports, and…
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Bridging the fuel tax revenue gap in the move to electric mobility
As countries transition rapidly from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), governments face a growing fiscal gap due to vanishing fuel tax revenues. Fuel taxes are currently an important source of government revenue. For…
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A hidden chemical war is unfolding inside spruce trees
Spruce bark contains high levels of phenolic compounds that help protect trees from harmful fungi. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena wanted to understand how these chemical defenses move through the forest food…
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Tech in 2026: AirTaxis, Wireless EV Charging, and More
Every September as we plan our January tech forecast issue, IEEE Spectrum’s editors survey their beats and seek out promising projects that could solve seemingly intractable problems or transform entire industries.
Often these projects fly under…
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Swearing may unlock hidden strength, study finds
Blurting out a swear word during a frustrating moment often brings a sense of relief. Research now suggests it may also offer a physical advantage. According to findings published by the American Psychological Association, swearing can help…
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Author Correction: Why we need a standardized state of health measurement procedure for electric vehicle battery packs—a proposal for energy- and capacity-based metrics
Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate…
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