Business Technology
Despite strong summer start, Europe's aviation industry frets
Air traffic is booming this summer, but after European vacations are over will passenger demand hold up?This post was originally published on this site
Year: 2022
Social Sciences
Theories on socio-political evolution put to the test
During the past 10,000 years—the Holocene—human societies became larger and ever more complex. An international team of scientists led by Peter Turchin from the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) set out to test various theories […]
Social Sciences
Red flag laws to prevent mass shootings: What does the research show?
Mass shootings are a source of shared anguish and outrage among Americans and are becoming more frequent. Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders or “red flag” laws, are designed […]
Education
Report finds 70% of 10-year-olds in 'learning poverty,' unable to read and understand a simple text
As a result of the worst shock to education and learning in recorded history, learning poverty has increased by a third in low- and middle-income countries, with an estimated 70% of 10-year-olds unable to understand […]
Social Sciences
Want to improve the company's performance? Get more women in the boardroom
A recent study out of the Complexity Science Hub Vienna (CSH) found that companies with female board members tend to perform better. The analysis examined the relationship between female board appointments and corporations’ financial performance, […]
Social Sciences
Inflationary concerns outweigh expected income growth
Consumer sentiment continued its downward trend, falling 14.4% in June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.This post was originally published on this site
Economics & Business
Study urges rethink on employee well-being
Deakin University research has revealed managers’ leadership styles could be to blame for their employees’ health issues.This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Examining the two faces of social ties and empathic behavior
Humans have evolved as social animals. From childhood, we are taught the benefits of forging ties and being empathetic as a strategy for survival and mental well-being—or at least that is the ideal.This post was […]
Social Sciences
Climate change affects the likelihood of armed conflict
Climate change influences the likelihood and duration of armed conflicts in Africa. This is the finding of a study carried out by a team from the INGENIO Institute, a joint center of the Universitat Politècnica […]
Economics & Business
Report: Texas distilleries generated nearly $2 billion in economic output and supported 4,900 jobs in the state in 2020
Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) today released “Economic Contributions of Distilled Spirits in Texas 2020,” a new study highlighting the significant economic impact Texas distillers made to their local communities […]