A new IIASA-led study examines growing critiques of how global climate mitigation scenarios address equity and justice and identifies key conditions for fair, feasible, and politically credible climate action.

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research finds that people experiencing more economic disadvantages are more likely to smoke cigarettes, have higher levels of tobacco addiction, and find it harder to quit than those who are most advantaged. This pattern was consistent across different forms and severity of disadvantage.

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental health support for people with autism to help prevent suicides. 

​​​​​Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history, did not affect people’s views on climate change or their intentions to vote for politicians advocating stricter climate policies. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg.

Peking University, Apr 17, 2026: How should platforms like Netflix or Amazon decide what to recommend? A new study shows that by carefully designing how information is revealed to users, platforms can encourage earlier participation, improve social learning, and ultimately enhance overall welfare. The research, titled “Information Design for Social Learning on a Recommendation Platform,” was conducted by Assistant Professor Lyu Chen from Peking University HSBC Business School and published recently in the Journal of Economic Theory.