Do Penalties Discourage Misconduct—or Normalize It?
Many people drive more carefully after receiving a traffic fine. But do large corporations, such as airlines, also change their behaviour when they face financial…
social sciences
Consumers Place More Weight on Distrust Than Trust
Opening the door to a holiday rental after a long journey only to find it hasn’t been cleaned as promised is enough to leave anyone…
Gender Pay Disparities in Academia: What’s Behind Them?
Gender pay gaps in academia have been documented for decades, but why they persist remains an open question. A new study published in the Proceedings…
How ‘Charming’ Language Influences Us: Insights from a New Study
Big brands have long relied on catchy slogans to distinguish themselves from competitors, often making glowing claims that are impossible to verify. Marketers refer to…
Why More Americans Feel Pressured to Arm Themselves
A new study from Dartmouth College explores how fear, social influence, and personal decision-making have contributed to the United States becoming one of the most…
Private School Backgrounds Boost CEO Appeal Without Supporting Evidence
Investors may be placing too much weight on privilege when judging corporate leadership, according to new research from the University of Surrey. The study, published…
Can We Rely on the Science That Shapes Our World?
Published in Nature, this investigation led by Abel Brodeur, a professor at the University of Ottawa, emerged alongside a sweeping seven-year international effort examining whether…
When Private Solutions Fall Short on Climate Change
When dealing with climate change, focusing too much on private solutions instead of public action can create serious problems. Private measures—such as building local flood…
When confidence turns costly: CEOs who avoid delegating at critical moments
A new study finds that overconfident CEOs are less likely to delegate responsibilities to their teams, particularly in complex, high-stakes settings such as major mergers…
Linking Childcare Responsibilities to Gender Disparities in Poverty in the United States
A new study published on 11 March 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS One suggests that gender differences in poverty rates in the United States…
Managing the Unknown and Guiding the Nation: An Interpretation of Professor Lim Siong Guan’s Ideas
As global uncertainty intensifies, governments are under growing pressure to make decisions that preserve long-term stability while remaining responsive to rapid, unforeseen change. In a…
Studies reveal nonprofits’ use of flexible labour harms operations and offers no long-term financial advantage
In recent years, businesses, governments, and nonprofit organisations alike have been urged to “do more with less,” with efficiency often promoted as the guiding principle.…