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Newswise — Constant access to news keeps us informed in a fast-moving world, but it’s important to find ways to navigate the news cycle to protect our mental health, a McMaster sociologist says. “With 24/7 updates, social media algorithms that prioritize extreme content, and an endless stream of crisis-driven headlines, it’s no surprise that…
Newswise — NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2025 – On Feb. 10, 2025, the Norris McLaughlin, P.A. law firm and its client, patent owner Converter Manufacturing LLC (CM), filed a Petition for a Writ of Certiorari in the United States Supreme Court. The Petition asks the Court to overrule Federal Circuit law which lowered a Supreme Court…
Newswise — The European Court of Human Rights ruled recently that the Italian government was at least partially responsible for the environmental hazards and health risks associated with the “Land of Fires” affected by illegal dumping of chemical waste in the region of Naples and Campania in southern Italy. “The European Court’s ruling is an…
Newswise — CLEVELAND—On Wednesday, Jan. 14, President Biden awarded nearly 400 scientists and engineers the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. Four of the awardees are Case Western Reserve University engineering faculty: A. Bolu Ajiboye,…
Abstract Newswise — Ecological theory always treats culture as a response to the demands of the environment. Farming, in the history of the world, has significantly influenced the formation of human culture. This paper examines the relationship between managers’ rice culture and corporate tax avoidance. The main finding shows managers from collectivist rice planting areas…
Newswise — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, decades after concerns that it is a significant cancer risk and contributes to hyperactivity in children. Virginia Tech food safety expert Melissa Wright says manufacturers will now have to find suitable alternatives that maintain the…
Newswise — The Biden administration may be moving forward with plans to lower the amount of nicotine in tobacco products. Faculty members Kevin Schroth and Melissa Mercincavage at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine & Tobacco Studies are available to speak about the FDA’s crucial role in tobacco and nicotine regulation. The following quotes from Schroth and Mercincavage are…
Abstract Newswise — This study focuses on “the paradox of government support,” and examines the direct, moderating, and contingent effects of government subsidies on new product development (NPD). Drawing on the resource management perspective, we argue that subsidies lead to both learning effects and inefficiency problems. Different subsidy levels make these two conflicting effects more…
Newswise — Unintentional firearm injuries are a preventable tragedy affecting thousands of children across the United States each year. In this insightful feature, Dr. David Schwebel, Director of the UAB Youth Safety Lab, shares his expertise on how education and community-focused programs can make a difference. Learn about Shoot Safe, an innovative program for children aged 10-12…
Newswise — Washington D.C. – With an overarching theme of ‘Food and Nutrition: Research for the Future’ IAFNS welcomes you to register for IAFNS’ fourth annual Science Innovation Showcase. The event will be held virtually Dec. 10-12, 2024, from noon to 5:00 p.m. ET each day. Speakers from Health Canada, FDA, USDA and the Center…
