Delaying the net zero transition could impose significant economic costs
Delayed and disorderly energy transitions will threaten economic and financial stability whilst also increasing the economic risks from climate change,…
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Month: August 2026
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MIT scientists just found a hidden problem slowing the ozone comeback
A hidden source of ozone-damaging chemicals—leaks from industrial feedstocks—may be slowing the ozone layer’s recovery. Fixing this issue could shave…
Addressing gender issues strengthens peace agreements
When it comes to peace processes and negotiations, U.N. Women highlights a stark reality: All too often, women remain invisible…
Scientists discover the pancake secret that makes vegan eggs irresistible
Researchers discovered that the best way to get people to try vegan eggs is to blend them into well-known dishes.…
Statsskulden är — fortfarande — inte problemet!
Statsskulden är — fortfarande — inte problemet! Socialdemokrater och moderater håller nu inför valet på med en tävling om vem det…
Scientists create global treasure map pointing to hidden rare earth deposits
Typical REE-rich rock under the microscope. Credit: University of Cambridge Researchers have created a new global map showing where unusual…
The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation
A surge in rice prices during the Asian financial crisis left lasting health scars on Indonesian children, increasing stunting and…
Is your job making you happy? Insights from job satisfaction data
Sometimes at work, it’s not just a case of the Mondays. The level of dissatisfaction employees have with their job…
The calibration hoax
The calibration hoax There are many kinds of useless economics held in high regard within the mainstream economics establishment today.…
4,000-year-old tablets reveal magic spells, kings feared, and a beer receipt
This is what happens when a 5,000-year-old technology meets the digital age. Researchers from the National Museum of Denmark and…