Biotech
3D printing: The future of food
In a perfect world, people would have easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. They would not live in food deserts and 30% to 40% of food produced in the U.S. would […]
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Politics
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
When the center of protests against immigration enforcement switched recently to Charlotte, North Carolina, so did the frogs.This article was originally published here
Economy
Could new tenants’ rights usher in rent controls? Here’s why that wouldn’t necessarily be a positive
Housing and high rental costs have been a major issue for the UK in the past decade. While other countries have moved toward protections for renters, rent control has not been a widespread feature of […]
Economy
Medieval peasants enjoyed a surprising range of sick, annual and bereavement leave benefits
In medieval England, peasants on some estates were entitled to a range of sick, annual and bereavement leave that could rival those of many workers in the UK today.This article was originally published here
Politics
The paradox of climate protest
Climate activism takes many forms, but one of the most visible is so-called disruptive protests. These protests are characterized by interruptions to everyday life or specific cultural events. Examples of disruptive protests include blocking construction […]
Politics
Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
As the Trump administration carries out what many observers say are illegal military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean allegedly smuggling drugs, six Democratic members of Congress issued a video on Nov. 18, 2025, telling […]
Economy
Belief in divine intervention shapes consumer reactions to corporate crimes and punishments
A company dumps toxic chemicals into a river to save money. Around the same time, a major storm strikes and causes damage to that same company. Is it just a coincidence? According to new research […]
Economy
Home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees. Shopping around can help.
A new study reveals that most U.S. home buyers are overpaying mortgage fees, a market totaling more than $13 billion a year.This article was originally published here
Economy
When gifts sting: Self-improvement presents may spark backlash and bad reviews
New research from FIU Business shows that well-intended presents like weight-loss teas or gym memberships can unintentionally send the wrong message—and ultimately trigger negative online reviews that hurt brands.This article was originally published here
Agriculture
Soil food webs boost carbon retention in farmlands, finds study
Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have uncovered how soil food webs promote the transformation and storage of photosynthetic carbon in farmlands. Their results were published […]