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Workplace

From Human Capital to Human Potential: Rethinking Our Value in the AI Era

22 October 2026

For generations, education has been seen as a pathway to better jobs, higher earnings and economic security. But what happens when machines can perform tasks that once required years of university training? As artificial intelligence…

AI Replacement Fears Could Trigger Negative Behaviour Among Workers

20 October 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and raises questions about the future of employment, a new study suggests that fears of…

Women May Feel More Distressed by Mistakes When Working with Men, Study Suggests

14 October 2026

Making a mistake at work can be embarrassing, but for some women, the experience may be particularly stressful when surrounded…

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Consumer Behaviour

Why We Treat Money Differently: Mental Accounting Theory Explained

24 October 2026

A $100 bonus from work might go straight into savings, while a $100 tax refund could quickly disappear on a shopping spree. Although both amounts have the same value, people often treat them differently depending…

Cross-Border Shopping Has Less Impact on Public Revenue Than Previously Believed

17 October 2026

Cross-border shopping has long been blamed for draining government revenue, particularly when consumers travel abroad to buy cheaper alcohol, sweets…

Short but Powerful: ‘Micro Ads’ Drive Engagement and Customer Response

10 October 2026

In an age of shrinking attention spans and fast-moving social media feeds, advertisers may not need more time to win…

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Environment

Local Air Pollution Linked to Congressional Election Results

26 September 2026

The Clean Air Act of 1970 helped standardise pollution limits across the United States. However, individual politicians may still influence industrial emissions in their districts, according to a new multi-institutional study involving researchers at Penn…

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