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Economics & Business Apr 25, 2023

Patient capital is in short supply, research finds

Investors demand returns—and many want them to materialize overnight. But not every investment opportunity has that kind of potential. Some take years to pay off, but yield big results when they do.

Economics & Business Apr 21, 2023

Higher density housing needed in Australia—but regions have to be careful

James Cook University researchers say better planning is needed to ensure more sustainable and affordable higher density housing, such as units and apartments, is built in regional centers.

Social Sciences Apr 19, 2023

Migrants wanting to call Australia home still face significant challenges

Labor and skills shortages have prompted the Australian government to raise the permanent migration cap, leading to a boom in new immigrants.

Economics & Business Apr 14, 2023

Opinion: Low-cost, high-quality public transportation will serve the public better than free rides

Public transit systems face daunting challenges across the U.S., from pandemic ridership losses to traffic congestion, fare evasion and pressure to keep rides affordable. In some cities, including Boston, Kansas City and ...

Social Sciences Apr 13, 2023

Living through high inflation increases home ownership

People who experience periods of high inflation are more likely to buy a home, according to a new study from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management.

Earth Sciences Apr 12, 2023

Critical observations reveal sinking coasts

It's been said that a rug can really tie a room together. In a similar fashion, Manoochehr Shirzaei and his research team are hoping that weaving together millions of data points into terrain-covering, digital maps can help ...

Economics & Business Apr 10, 2023

Home-based workers became younger, more diverse in pandemic

People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Economics & Business Apr 6, 2023

Researchers create real estate market assessment tool

A group of UBC Okanagan researchers is trying to take the mathematical mystery out of what could be a person's biggest investment—buying a home.

Ecology Mar 31, 2023

Can cities make room for woodpeckers?

Researchers are deploying the latest mapping techniques to identify the most important suburban habitat for North America's largest woodpecker.

Social Sciences Mar 28, 2023

How is AI changing the way we write and create?

Since late last year, artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT have become a growing topic of conversation on college campuses, with students using the technology for everything from class assignments to essays.

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