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Microfibers in wash water largely end up on cropland 176,500 metric tons of synthetic microfibers--chiefly polyester and nylon--are released every year onto terrestrial environments across the globe, according to a new study in the open…

Credit: McCombs School of Business AUSTIN, Texas -- After months of social distancing mandates, people are leaning heavily on technology for a sense of social connection. But new research from The University of Texas at Austin…

Unequal compensation reduces people's motivation to work, even among those who stand to benefit from unfair advantages, finds a new UCL-led study. The researchers found that large disparities in rewards offered for the same task reduce…

'Trolls' have been around almost as long as the Internet, but 'Incels' are a more recent and distinctly different, more aggressive cyber sub-culture which warrants more study according to Australian researchers While 'trolls' have been…

Study identifies effective linguistic styles for restaurant crowdfundingCredit: University of Houston Online crowdfunding is a multibillion dollar industry, but crafting a compelling pitch that stands out among thousands of…

Credit: Dr. Amir Goldental, Bar-Ilan University With the addition of just a small number of autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the road, traffic flow can become faster, greener, and safer in the near future, a new study suggests. The…

UTA-led study suggests student debt negatively affects chances of securing full-time jobCredit: UT Arlington A recently published study led by The University of Texas at Arlington says that student debt may hurt students' chances of…

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, August 25, 2020--Those over age 65 who self-reported as socially isolated were more likely to have a future hospital admission or emergency room visit. The study is published…

A new paper in The Economic Journal, published by Oxford University Press, develops a theory of how people's social network structure impacts productivity and earnings. While large and loosely connected networks lead to better access to…

Rasmussen and Robinson-Freeman recognized for teaching excellenceCredit: UT Arlington Two University of Texas at Arlington faculty members--Stephanie Rasmussen, associate professor of accounting in the College of Business, and…

The odds of women receiving pay for a college internship are 34% lower than for men, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. A team of researchers led by Binghamton University Assistant…

A recent paper published in The Economic Journal indicates that, in families with disabled children, the second born child is more adversely affected cognitively than the first-born child. Brothers and sisters share a unique bond. They…

Meat-heavy diets not only risk our health but that of the planet, as livestock farming on a massive scale destroys habitats and generates greenhouse gases. Conservationists at the University of Cambridge are investigating ways of…

The research indicates there appears to be a link between sleep and entrepreneurship; The research suggests temporary ADHD-like tendencies generated by a lack of sleep, may be a benefit, rather than a hindrance in spurring ventures…

Credit: San Diego State University Although it has become increasingly accepted for medical and recreational use, cannabis is still considered among one of the most widely used illegal substances in the United States and in many…

It is conventional wisdom that Americans cherish democracy -- but a new study by Yale political scientists reports that only a small fraction of U.S. voters are willing to sacrifice their partisan and policy interests to defend democratic…

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A new study from Oregon State University found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial…

Time is running out for balancing issues of safety, integrity and accessCredit: RAND Corp. Many states continue to lack the policies and preparations needed to address safety concerns of holding elections in November, despite the…

With the reopening of flights during the summer holiday season in Europe, many countries have started to see an increase in COVID-19 infections. A new IIASA-led study sheds light on how COVID-19 spreads regionally and between countries,…

Poorer communities face double burden during pandemic as they stay home lessCredit: J.Weill et. al. Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone…