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Economics & Business Jul 24, 2026

Study explores the hedging capability of cryptocurrencies in turbulent markets

The rapid growth of sustainable finance in recent years has fueled interest in green investment, ranging from green bonds and environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds to energy-efficient cryptocurrencies. While these ...

Cell & Microbiology Jul 24, 2026

Fat-storing cell structures may block viral spread by recruiting antiviral proteins

La Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body's early detection and defense against viruses. Published in Nature Communications, the discovery could open the door to ...

Economics & Business Jul 23, 2026

Knowing a manager's stance on unions can affect worker performance

It's no secret that management at major firms such as Starbucks and Tesla isn't exactly a fan of unionization. But for other companies, how does an anti-union stance affect worker output and performance? It might depend on ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 22, 2026

Light-driven chemistry method could create antiviral compound libraries 10 to 100 times larger within weeks

As the world faces new and often untreatable viral threats, Simon Fraser University researchers have found a way to cut years off the time it takes to discover antiviral drugs. The new research enables scientists to quickly ...

Economics & Business Jul 21, 2026

UN report: Global hunger levels ease for third consecutive year as regional disparities persist

Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development ...

Agriculture Jul 21, 2026

Trust, connection are key ingredients for Hawaiʻi's food security

When talking about Hawaiʻi's food security, the conversation often focuses on physical infrastructure—warehouses, cold storage and doubling crop production to reduce the need to import 90% of food. A new policy article by ...

Environment Jul 21, 2026

How community-led health and livelihood programs helped protect rainforests during the pandemic

As COVID-19 disrupted rural economies, communities living near protected rainforests faced rising uncertainty about jobs, health and basic needs. A new study in The Lancet Planetary Health shows that when communities were ...

Social Sciences Jul 20, 2026

AI falls short on context and cultural rhetoric in United Nations speech translations

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in translation, questions have been raised about whether it could eventually replace professional interpreters. A joint study led by Lingnan University found ...

Economics & Business Jul 20, 2026

Q&A: How do federal taxes impact local schools and services?

Increases to the standard federal tax deduction implemented in 2018 were made permanent a year ago, and researchers are beginning to understand the downstream effects on state and local governments. The increased deduction ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 19, 2026

AirPods-sized fluorescence analytical device holds promise for timely home molecular testing

Advances in medical technology have improved health in part by bringing key aspects of care, once difficult to access, into the home. Tracking symptoms and even screening for certain types of illness outside of a laboratory ...

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