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Energy

The Iran War Is a Wake-Up Call to End Our Reliance on Fossil Fuels

31 August 2026

The war in Iran has disrupted one of the world’s most important oil-producing regions and trade routes, sending fuel prices sharply higher. But Paasha Mahdavi, associate professor of political science at UC Santa Barbara and…

Can China Maintain Grid Reliability While Phasing Out Coal?

29 July 2026

China’s rapid expansion of renewable energy is transforming its electricity system and raising an important question: can the country maintain…

New Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption in Data Centers

8 July 2026

The rapid expansion of data centres across the United States, driven largely by the growing demand for artificial intelligence, has…

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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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Decision Making

Economists Examine Why People Underreact or Overreact to New Information

25 September 2026

When people receive new information, they often adjust what they believe. But those adjustments are not always proportional to the evidence. Sometimes people change their beliefs too little, while at other times they react too…