Researchers have developed a prototype bioplastic bottle that could provide a more environmentally friendly way to enjoy a glass of vino.
COVID-19 had a smaller impact in terms of human lives lost in countries with past experience facing epidemics and natural disasters, but the data isn’t as clear when it comes to how these countries fared on the economic front, according to new research.
A lack of similar role models affects both the academic performance of minority students and labor market outcomes of workers, requiring persistent affirmative action efforts throughout the professional formation process in order to prevent long-term majority dominance in some fields, according to new research.
Tax codes that offer extra benefits to breadwinners with dependents negatively affect countries' ability to reduce income inequality across family types and could exacerbate existing gender inequality by discouraging secondary earners from labor-market participation, according to new research.
Coral reefs can reduce coastal flooding by as much as 30% if restorers focus on building up specific reef locations that sap waves of their destructive power, which could help protect millions in coastal communities worldwide.
An Indiana researcher has developed a new type of test that can determine concentrations of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, rather than its presence alone, potentially introducing a more convenient means for manufacturers to protect consumers from unwanted and potentially illegal amounts of THC in legal CBD products.
Placing solar panels in outer space that beam energy down to Earth has become a topic of discussion among engineers, but economists are saying the idea is not fiscally responsible.
Higher minimum wages, more spending on education and higher taxes on the rich have some of the biggest effects on income inequality in the U.S., a state-by-state analysis found.
U.S. states with higher rates of telecommuting saw better overall small business performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, with remote work environments offering great potential to upend and reinvigorate the economy in the future, according to new research.
Overemphasizing immigrant assimilation could diminish the potential benefits of diversity in regional labor markets, such as higher wages and improved worker productivity, according to a Norwegian study.
So-called "turquoise hydrogen" fuel is produced by breaking down methane, the main component of natural gas, but the low-carbon process faces barriers to wide usage. Now, an updated method is more portable and flexible, providing the potential to assist the transition toward a clean energy system.