Trump’s effect on critical minerals could be crucial for the future of green energy

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Theres a chance Donald Trumps second term as US president could have a long-term negative impact on the demand for and supply of what are known as critical minerals. These include copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the...

How plants are able to remember stress without a brain

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It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world, understanding plant stress memory...

Electronic muscle stimulators are supposed to boost blood flow to your legs – here’s what the evidence says

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Google improve leg circulation and you may see sponsored ads for electronic muscle stimulators that claim to boost blood flow to your feet. But is there any evidence they work? Peripheral artery disease is a surprisingly...

Brutalism: Oscar-nominated film has revived interest in a controversial architectural legacy

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With ten Oscar nominations, The Brutalist has reignited the debate over the legacy of brutalism. The polarising architectural style was shaped by post-war hopes for a better future. But it was also, as historian Adrian...

Climate change is threatening Lake Ontario — lessons from the Little Ice Age show us why we need to adapt

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Humans have always had a close connection with Lake Ontario. For centuries, this Great Lake has been a backbone of the regions economy relied upon for trade, food and industry. But a warming climate could dramatically...

The dangers of ‘Jekyll and Hyde leadership’: Why making amends after workplace abuse can hurt more than it helps

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A glance at the days headlines reveals a universal truth: Leadership matters. Whether uplifting and ethical or toxic and abusive, leaders profoundly shape our lives. And this is especially true on the job. Research...

Investors value corporate tax responsibility – at least when the company is based somewhere with a lot of inequality, research shows

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When corporations based in areas of above-average income inequality pay more taxes, its not just the public that appreciates it investors do, too. Thats the key finding of our recent research published in the journal...