Just as major global powers are retreating from climate finance commitments, a new empirical study provides, for the first time, evidence of a direct link between climate finance and a lower risk of resource-related conflict in developing countries.

About The Study: This cross-sectional study of patients with de novo metastatic breast cancer (dnMBC) found racial and ethnic disparities in disease presentation and inequities in timely treatment for dnMBC across subtypes, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to improve care delivery and outcomes. De novo metastatic breast cancer, defined as the presence of distant metastases at initial diagnosis, accounts for only 5.4% to 10.0% of new cases but disproportionately contributes to breast cancer mortality in the U.S.

New research using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) reveals that employment stability and in-person work buffered older adults against depression during the first year of COVID-19.

When supermarkets choose the right strategy for surplus food, they can both reduce food waste and improve their bottom line. An analysis from the University of Copenhagen shows that it is often more profitable to donate surplus food than to throw it away. In many cases, doing so leads to a direct financial gain.

Consumer trust in smart technologies — like Amazon’s Alexa or Ring’s video doorbells — may rely on more than just the technology. It may also depend on a person’s political beliefs. New research from the University of New Hampshire found that where you are on the political spectrum may sway your decision to use smart technology, with conservatives being more open to sharing their data with these devices and liberals showing more caution.