https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/business_industry/ Stories about business and industry issues in health, technology, environment, and society. en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:35:28 EDT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:35:28 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/business_industry/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260415043626.htm Feeling mentally “on” isn’t just in your head—it can significantly boost what you accomplish. Researchers found that sharper thinking on a given day leads people to set bigger goals and actually follow through. That edge can equal up to 40 extra minutes of productivity. But push too hard for too long, and the effect reverses. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:44:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260415043626.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224505.htm Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be “recognized” by databases and automated platforms to be transported, sold, or even released, meaning that if systems go down, food can effectively become unusable—even when it’s physically available. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:23:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260314030521.htm When the Asian financial crisis sent rice prices soaring in Indonesia in the late 1990s, the shock didn’t just strain household budgets—it left lasting marks on children’s bodies. Researchers from the University of Bonn found that kids exposed to the food price surge were more likely to experience stunted growth and, years later, a higher risk of obesity. The findings suggest that during crises, families often maintain calorie intake but cut back on nutrient-rich foods, creating hidden nutritional deficiencies that disrupt healthy development. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:53:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260314030521.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm Home fireplaces and wood stoves are quietly driving a large share of winter air pollution, even though only a small number of households rely on wood heat. Researchers found that wood smoke accounts for over one-fifth of Americans’ winter exposure to dangerous fine particles linked to heart disease and early death. Much of this pollution drifts into cities, where it disproportionately harms people of color. Reducing wood burning could deliver major public health benefits. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:03:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260126075839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260121034148.htm A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made using an enzyme that turns carbon dioxide into solid minerals, the material cures in hours and locks away carbon instead of releasing it. It’s strong, repairable, recyclable, and far cleaner than concrete. If adopted widely, it could slash emissions across the construction industry. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:41:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260121034148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233604.htm As global energy demand surges—driven by AI-hungry data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrified transportation—researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have unveiled a breakthrough that could help squeeze far more power from existing electricity supplies. Their new silicon-carbide-based power module, called ULIS, packs dramatically more power into a smaller, lighter, and cheaper design while wasting far less energy in the process. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:05:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233604.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233601.htm Long before humans became master hunters, our ancestors were already thriving by making the most of what nature left behind. New research suggests that scavenging animal carcasses wasn’t a desperate last resort, but a smart, reliable survival strategy that shaped human evolution. Carrion provided calorie-rich food with far less effort than hunting, especially during hard times, and humans were uniquely suited to take advantage of it—from strong stomach acid and long-distance walking to fire, tools, and teamwork. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:27:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260118233601.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074503.htm Researchers found that U.S. metal mines already contain large amounts of critical minerals that are mostly going unused. Recovering even a small fraction of these byproducts could sharply reduce dependence on imports for materials essential to clean energy and advanced technology. In many cases, the value of these recovered minerals could exceed the value of the mines’ primary products. The findings point to a surprisingly simple way to boost domestic supply without opening new mines. Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:58:04 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228074503.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045345.htm A first-of-its-kind national trial shows that public Montessori preschool students enter kindergarten with stronger reading, memory, and executive function skills than their peers. These gains don’t fade — they grow over time, bucking a long-standing trend in early education research. Even better, Montessori programs cost about $13,000 less per child than traditional preschool. The results suggest a powerful, affordable model hiding in plain sight. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:40:43 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045345.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093312.htm Getting ahead financially is mainly about what you earn at work, not what you make from investments. Researchers found that promotions, skills, and better jobs drive most upward income movement. But when people slip backward, falling investment income is usually the main reason. Labor builds income steadily; capital is riskier and more unpredictable. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:43:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093312.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm Millions face Medicare decisions each year, but many don’t take advantage of tools that can save them money and stress. Insurance marketing often overshadows unbiased options like SHIP, leaving people unaware of better choices. Comparing real costs—not just premiums—can prevent unpleasant surprises, especially when provider networks or drug rules change. New assistance programs for low-income adults offer valuable help for 2026. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 07:22:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044513.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124094319.htm Europe is investing in a coordinated effort to develop high-power optical vortex technologies and train new specialists in the field. The HiPOVor network unites academia and industry to advance applications ranging from material processing to environmentally friendly photonic systems. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:46:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251124094319.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251120002617.htm Scientists have directly measured the minuscule electron sharing that makes precious-metal catalysts so effective. Their new technique, IET, reveals how molecules bind and react on metal surfaces with unprecedented clarity. The insights promise faster discovery of advanced catalysts for energy, chemicals, and manufacturing. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:39:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251120002617.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251005085635.htm Despite massive technological and industrial changes, American cities have stayed remarkably coherent in how their economies fit together. This hidden order governs how cities diversify, grow, and reinvent themselves without losing their economic identity. Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:56:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251005085635.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821004202.htm Industrial forests, packed with evenly spaced trees, face nearly 50% higher odds of megafires than public lands. A lidar-powered study of California’s Sierra Nevada reveals how dense plantations feed fire severity, but also shows that proactive thinning could prevent forests from collapsing into shrubland ecosystems. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:32:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821004202.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234529.htm A sweeping international study has revealed that when faced with complex decisions, people across cultures—from bustling megacities to remote Amazon communities—tend to rely on their own judgment rather than seeking advice. The research, spanning over 3,500 participants in 12 countries, challenges the long-held belief that self-reliance is primarily a Western trait. While cultural values influence how strongly individuals lean on their inner voice, the preference for private reflection remains a shared human tendency. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:20:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250812234529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124313.htm A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines -- such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities -- are more likely to demonstrate adaptability and innovation at work. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:43:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124313.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522183159.htm As the US national debate intensifies around immigration, a new study is challenging conventional wisdom about 'brain drain'--the idea that when skilled workers emigrate from developing countries, their home economies suffer. Thu, 22 May 2025 18:31:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522183159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124613.htm The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:46:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124613.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131024.htm Researchers found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional numerals. In either case, the ratings can be misleading, potentially causing a company to unknowingly overpromise and underdeliver -- or sell its own product short. Mon, 19 May 2025 13:10:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519131024.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513225804.htm Being appreciated by colleagues can help employees cope with negative experiences at work, according to a new study. Researchers found that employees experience 'embitterment' -- an emotional response to perceived workplace injustice -- on days when they are assigned more unreasonable tasks than usual. This negative emotion not only affects their work but also spills over into their personal lives, leading to an increase in rumination, the repetitive dwelling on negative feelings and their causes. This can result in difficulty detaching from work, ultimately preventing recovery from job-related stress. Tue, 13 May 2025 22:58:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250513225804.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124655.htm Researchers have developed a new forecasting model that helps companies more accurately estimate how many customers are interested in a product -- even when key data is missing. The study introduces a mathematical modeling method that enables businesses to estimate customer interest beyond just completed transactions and traditional forecasting techniques. The approach offers a more precise way to understand demand, optimize operations and improve decision-making. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:46:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250414124655.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110048.htm The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies (LCTs) like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a report suggests. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110048.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160953.htm DECOTA transforms open-ended survey responses into clear themes -- helping policymakers make better use of underutilised public feedback. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:09:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250410160953.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154628.htm In a new article, researchers explored whether a worker can create a psychological contract with a non-human agent in the form of an algorithm that mediates their relationship with an organization. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:46:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154628.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407114226.htm Have you ever gone to a store or a restaurant where the music was so annoying that you walked right out? Now imagine what it must be like for the employees. In a new study, researchers found that when background music at a workplace is out of sync with what workers need to do their jobs, it can affect their energy, mood -- and even performance. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:42:26 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407114226.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141749.htm People with dementia can enjoy productive and rewarding working lives in the digital era, contrary to the widespread stereotype that dementia is incompatible with the use of modern technology, according to new research. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:17:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327141749.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122938.htm New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention to how workers are feeling, because employee happiness contains critical economic information. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:29:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326122938.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325160102.htm A study finds NBA teams that hired more analytics staff, and invested more in data analysis, tended to win more games. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:01:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325160102.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141719.htm Researchers explored how the characteristics of communication networks in groups (i.e., density and centralization) affected the development of shared social identity and, as a result, group performance. The study's findings can help managers and other business leaders develop strategies to enhance the performance of their teams. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:17:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141719.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317164105.htm Companies can significantly enhance their stock market performance by adopting Integrated Reporting (IR) and Combined Assurance (CA) practices, according to new research that underscores the importance of transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:41:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250317164105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312165611.htm Research finds people who learn the basics of debate are more likely to advance to leadership roles in U.S. organizations. A key reason seems to be that debate training makes employees more comfortable about being assertive in the workplace. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:56:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312165611.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312145740.htm 'Fake it till you make it' might be common advice to climb the corporate ladder, but new research shows that this attitude could also adversely affect job satisfaction and mental health. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:57:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312145740.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312123858.htm Researchers have announced the creation of the first operating system designed for quantum networks: QNodeOS. The research marks a major step forward in transforming quantum networking from a theoretical concept to a practical technology that could revolutionize the future of the internet. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:38:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250312123858.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134216.htm A study has determined that the widely used tools available to businesses for assessing their biodiversity impacts depend on broad assumptions and can have large uncertainties that are poorly understood or communicated. If used appropriately, they can be powerful tools to help guide effective action to address biodiversity loss -- but if not, they can lead to misguided effort and can be insufficient for robust biodiversity strategy design. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:42:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134216.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm Despite the popularity of augmented reality, AR wearable technologies haven't gained traction due to the weight and bulk associated with batteries and electronic components, and the suboptimal computational power, battery life and brightness of the devices. A team of researchers recently improved the practicality of light-receiving AR glasses by increasing the angle of incidence light capable of producing an adequate projected AR image from five degrees to roughly 20-30 degrees. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:33:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228214818.htm In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium -- a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles -- a team of researchers has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction method that could reshape the industry. In their study, the researchers demonstrated near-perfect lithium selectivity by repurposing solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials for aqueous lithium extraction. While originally designed for the rapid conduction of lithium ions in solid-state batteries -- where there are no other ions or liquid solvents -- the highly ordered and confined structure of SSEs was found to enable unprecedented separation of both ions and water in aqueous mixtures. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:48:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228214818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125926.htm A framework helps rail system operators or other planners identify the best joint infrastructure projects to collaborate on with other firms. Their tool can tell an operator how much to invest, the proper time to collaborate, and how the shared profits should be distributed. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:59:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125926.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122345.htm A study shows that long-term unemployed individuals perceive their capabilities as weaker than the general Finnish population. Capabilities refer to the opportunities to achieve important things in life, such as health and well-being. Additionally, the study found that long-term unemployed men perceive their capabilities as weaker than long-term unemployed women. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:23:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122345.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122139.htm Labor market policies shape firms' innovation dynamics. A new study shows for the first time that higher minimum wages for low-skill jobs drive firms to develop automation technologies. Rising wages for high-skill labor, in contrast, can hamper this effect. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:21:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122139.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122623.htm A longer paternity leave after the birth of a child can improve the co-parenting relationship between moms and dads in a key way, a new study finds. Researchers found that mothers were less likely to discourage fathers' involvement in parenting if the dads had taken more time off after their child was born. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:26:23 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220122623.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219110057.htm Research has found that people who strive for dominance, whether in personal or professional life, are more confident in their decision-making but are no more accurate in their choices than those of a lower social status. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219110057.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219105934.htm AI is reshaping workplaces, particularly in retail. Researchers explored how AI service quality impacts retail employees' innovation, job fit, and satisfaction. Findings show when employees perceive AI as reliable and empathetic, they are more likely to engage in innovative behavior. AI's adaptability also plays a crucial role in enhancing service quality. While reliability strongly supports innovation, transparency and responsiveness had less influence than expected. Empathy in AI systems was found to have a significant positive effect on employee innovation, creating a more engaging work environment. The study underscores AI's potential to drive service innovation in retail. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:59:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250219105934.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214123734.htm Companies around the world are underestimating their total greenhouse gas footprints because of inconsistent accounting standards for methane emissions, finds a new study. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:37:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250214123734.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130941.htm A study by economists shows a wide gap between the kinds of math problems kids who work in retail markets do well and the kinds of problems kids in school do well. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:09:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205130941.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132135.htm Is it better to work in large groups? Smaller ones? With other people who are similar or different? New research offers insight into these questions -- and some of the results are not what you'd expect. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:21:35 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132135.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142156.htm A recent study by management scholars underscores the importance of organizations' dynamic capabilities for greener business practices. Analyzing data from 139 manufacturing companies, the research reveals that financial and technological expertise combined with adaptability to regulations and evolving consumer demands, are key to advancing the green transition. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:21:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203142156.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123636.htm Strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts that are directly related to a hospitality company's core business operations and competencies can help companies create both social and business value, according to researchers. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:36:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250128123636.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127123858.htm If you're like many Americans, you probably didn't take all your vacation time this year. Even if you did, it's highly likely you didn't fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want to improve your health and well-being, according to a new review article. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:38:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127123858.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123002157.htm After two years of data collection, quantitative and qualitative analyses, meetings and stakeholder interviews, a team of researchers developed new socioeconomic indicators to holistically monitor the lobster industry's resilience. The eight socioeconomic indicators identified by the team include coastal accessibility, operational condition, business investments, community composition, financial health, risk taking, personal spending and physical and mental health. Each indicator is backed by secondary data from state and federal agencies, as well as publicly available information from certain businesses and organizations. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:21:57 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250123002157.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122130041.htm Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions -- and with 4 in 5 companies saying they're failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:41 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250122130041.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121125915.htm A first-of-its-kind study shows that while teams with differing skill sets and perspectives bring fresh, unique ideas to the table, they often struggle to create practical, workable solutions -- raising important questions for managers and businesses worldwide. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:59:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250121125915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109183332.htm Both intuition and past research suggest that whether people deem someone trustworthy depends on that person's past behavior and reputation for betrayal. In a series of experiments, psychologists found that subjects regarded those who previously exhibited that behavior as less trustworthy. However, when the betrayal benefited them or had no effect on them, participants regarded the betrayer as trustworthy. This pattern was largely consistent across the types of relationships studied: friendships, romantic relationships and professional relationships. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:33:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109183332.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109141225.htm Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped trajectory only for managerial and professional workers. This provocative finding challenges societal perceptions surrounding midlife and calls for a revaluation of workplace support for individuals in their 40s and 50s. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:12:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250109141225.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250103125034.htm Farmers are receiving less of what consumers spend on food, as modern food systems increasingly direct costs toward value-added components like processing, transport, and marketing. A study shows that this effect shapes how food prices respond to agricultural climate policies: While value-added components buffer consumer price changes in wealthier countries, low-income countries -- where farming costs dominate -- face greater challenges in managing food price increases due to climate policies. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:50:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250103125034.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152500.htm More American cities -- even those seen as affluent -- are home to people living without running water as people are being 'squeezed' by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:25:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152500.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217130916.htm A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being 'hyperconnected' to digital technology making it difficult for people to switch off from work. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:09:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217130916.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125300.htm Tsunamis can cause immense physical damage to ports, but the economic cost does not stop there. The resultant disruptions of shipping lanes result in billions of dollars in losses every day, as was seen in the 2011 tsunami that hit the Tohoku Region. To better assess the ripple effect a tsunami could cause to shipping lanes in the South China Sea, a group of international researchers carried out 104 tsunami simulations. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:53:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241213125300.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211125050.htm Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication competence required of sales managers. The study found that handing routine tasks over to AI improved efficiency and freed up sales managers' time for more complex tasks. However, as the integration of AI progressed, sales managers faced new kind of communication challenges, including those related to overcoming fears and resistance to change. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:50:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241211125050.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210142042.htm People who stutter have lower earnings, experience underemployment and express lower job satisfaction than those who don't stutter, a new study finds. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:20:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210142042.htm