Businesses are being hit by tax hikes and higher energy costs – and it will mostly hurt poorer people
Wages and consumer goods are in the firing line.
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Repurposing generic drugs can reduce time and cost to develop new treatments – but low profitability remains a barrier
From thalidomide to Viagra, drug repurposing salvaged failed treatments by giving them new targets. smartboy10/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesDiscovering new ways to use existing drugs can come about intentionally or by chance.
To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact
China's cheaper solar panels made it harder for U.S. companies to compete.
Paid family leave makes people happier, global data shows
Caring for a newborn can be joyous. Johner Images via Getty ImagesThe U.S.
What Elon Musk's US$3 billion Twitter deal means for him – and for social media
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, is now Twitter’s largest shareholder after acquiring a 9.2% stake in the social media platform for just under US$3 billion (£2.3 billion). The announcement drove Twitter’s share price up 27%, and it continued to grow in after-hours trading.
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Your forgotten digital footprints could step on your job prospects – here's how to clean up
fizkes / ShutterstockApplying for a new (or first) job can be time consuming. The job application process, particularly for graduate schemes, involves multiple steps: tailoring your application, psychometric testing, interviews and participation in a day or more of assessments online or in person.
Why it makes good business sense for your employer to look after your mental health
Shutterstock/fizkesIn any given year, about one in five people will experience a mental health problem or illness. Fortunately, many employers have gradually come to realise that supporting mental health in the workplace is an important part of their role.
Why Russia has put the rouble on a gold standard – but it's unlikely to last
The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, has surprisingly announced a fixed price for buying gold with roubles. With a price of RUB5,000 (£45.12) for a gram of gold, to my knowledge it’s the first time that a nation’s currency has been expressed in “gold parity” since Switzerland decided to stop doing so in 1999.
People are more likely to react to a Black person's story of injustice – even if it happened to someone who is white
Black people are seen as more credible speaking on issues of racial injustice. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
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Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says
Electric vehicle sales are growing quickly. Michael Fousert/UnsplashAround the world, revolutionary changes are under way in transportation. More electric vehicles are on the road, people are taking advantage of sharing mobility services such as Uber and Lyft, and the rise in telework during the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way people think about commuting.
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