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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 20-May-2026 20:15 ET (21-May-2026 00:15 GMT/UTC)

Does fighting climate change put the economy at risk?

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study led by the UOC indicates that fiscal crisis risks and climate risks are closely related, and highlights institutional quality as a key factor in their mitigation

Journal: European Journal of Political Economy

Money worries and job dissatisfaction drove Europe’s populist boom, research suggests

University of Cambridge
Book Announcement

Everyday financial anxieties and frustration with low-quality work – rather than immigration alone – helped populist politics explode across Europe from the mid-2010s, according to a new book that analyses data from over 75,000 voters.

Study: An Oregon policy required hospitals to offer more financial assistance. Medical debt plummeted

Tulane University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An analysis of an Oregon financial assistance policy found that it led to a significant drop in medical debt statewide. The program's successes and pitfalls may offer a roadmap for other states looking to alleviate the burden of medical debt on local communities.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Pinpointing Europe’s Digital Dependencies

University of Bonn
Reports and Proceedings

From computer chips and cloud computing to artificial intelligence, Germany and the rest of Europe want to become less dependent on digital technologies from abroad by driving forward their own innovations. The Center for Advanced Security, Strategic and Integration Studies (CASSIS) at the University of Bonn has now prepared a policy brief, in cooperation with the Vodafone Institute for Society and Communications, Vodafone’s European think tank. The paper tackles the continent’s “digital trade deficit” and shows how hidden trade dependencies on the US and China are raising questions about the effectiveness of current European strategies.

HEAPGrasp: A faster, smarter way for robots to handle tricky objects using only RGB camera

Tokyo University of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Grasping and transporting objects is one of the most critical tasks for robots in a variety of fields. This task requires accurate 3D measurement of the objects. However, transparent or specular objects make measurement challenging, reducing grasping success rate. To address this, researchers have developed HEAPGrasp, a new technique that performs 3D measurement of objects using only their silhouettes, thus avoiding dependence on their optical properties. This approach significantly improves grasping success rate of robots.

Journal: IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters

HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund × Gobi Partners: Joint fund first close and first batch of investment ceremony

The University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Gobi Partners held the “HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund × Gobi Partners” joint fund first close and first batch of investment ceremony, jointly announcing the launch of the Gobi–HKU Fund I. The fund is structured under HKU’s Entrepreneurship Engine Fund (EEF) as a joint fund operated in a fund-of-funds format, aiming to support the development of startups and foster Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem. The fund will focus on investing in high-potential HKU spin-off startups, providing capital, talent, and strategic support to transform cutting-edge research into globally impactful application solutions.

China Finance Review International achieves "A" rating in ABDC JQL

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center
Business Announcement

In March 2026, the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) officially released the 2025 Journal Quality List, elevating China Finance Review International (CFRI) to Grade “A”. This marks a significant milestone in CFRI's development journey, reflecting a major leap in the journal's recognition within the international academic community.

For details: https://abdc.edu.au/abdc-journal-quality-list/

Journal: China Finance Review International

New survey on strike at JBS Meatpacking Facility shows most Americans prioritize workers’ rights over beef production

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Reports and Proceedings

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that in response to the workers’ strike at one of the country’s largest slaughterhouses, a JBS facility in Colorado, a large percentage, 71%, of Americans say workers have the right to strike as opposed to staying on the job to continue beef production. In a separate survey question, younger Americans favor the transition of slaughterhouses to produce plant-based protein. The Physicians Committee is a nonprofit health advocacy organization with 17,000 physician members nationwide.

How our reactions shape what is perceived as ethical on social media

Abo Akademi University
Reports and Proceedings

Social media have become an integral part of everyday life for most people. Many of us follow companies on social media and react to images and campaigns that resonate with us. Each post and each “like” also contributes to a continuous exchange between companies and consumers about what is regarded as ethical, valuable and legitimate on social media. These findings are presented in a new doctoral thesis from Åbo Akademi University, where Anna Granstedt explores how organisations and users together shape norms and values on platforms such as Instagram.

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