Research
How Nuclear War Would Affect the World: Simulation Study
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern nuclear detonations impact the world today? A new study published in early July provides ...
How They Rank: Are High-Emitting Nations Liable for Climate Harms?
Scientists, officials and activists have long called out the inequity in national histories on greenhouse gas emissions with rich nations benefiting and poor ones hurting from global warming, and now ...
Is Expertise a Liability? How Negative Feedback Impacts Decisions of CFOs, VCs, Other Experts
Financial strategists, medical advisers and venture capitalists that are considered experts in their fields play a crucial role in major organizations but are more likely than novices to make ...
Are Drivers Who Pay at the Pump More Creditworthy? Researcher Probes Alternate Credit Scores
What does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan? What does your Facebook feed say about your chances of landing a mortgage? What does your propensity for snacking on road trips ...
How Dysfunction Spreads Like Wildfire at Work
Dysfunction is highly contagious. Two Rutgers-led studies examine how counterproductive behaviors and bottom-line thinking spread through the workplace, ultimately hurting productivity. The first ...
New Predictive Tool Finds Facebook Users’ Language Detects Those at Risk for Dangerous Drinking
The language used in Facebook posts can identify people at risk of hazardous drinking and alcohol use disorders (AUDs), according to a new study. Social media platforms are a "low-cost treasure ...
Autonomous Vehicles Can Be Tricked Into Dangerous Stops: Research
When a driverless car is in motion, one faulty decision by its collision-avoidance system can lead to disaster, but researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified another ...
How Customer Dissatisfaction Can Erode Merger Benefits
When two companies merge, they see an initial benefit, but consumer dissatisfaction often erodes the new company's value. According to new research from the University of Georgia, big brands often ...