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2026
This research examines why businesses remain in disaster-prone regions despite increasing climate risks. Using satellite imagery and business location data, it shows that firms often stay because local supplier networks, skilled labor pools, and…
2026
This research traces the evolving portrayal of Satan in medieval Islamic thought, showing how theological schools shaped distinct versions to reinforce doctrine and identity. By analyzing multilingual historical texts, it reveals that depictions of…
2026
This research improves redox flow battery efficiency by optimizing porous electrode structure. Using confocal microscopy and 3D-printed models, it shows that combining dense regions with open channels and controlling fiber angles enhances…
2026
This research shows that parents who believe children’s language abilities are malleable are more likely to engage in beneficial behaviors such as daily reading. Surveys of 500 parents reveal that knowledge and confidence shape these beliefs.…
2026
This research shows that endothelial cells in the blood-brain barrier are highly prone to apoptosis, especially with aging. Their increasing inflammation and dysfunction lead to barrier breakdown, potentially initiating neurological disease.…
2026
This research shows that passion has a curvilinear relationship with performance. Moderate passion enhances outcomes, but excessive, uncontrollable passion reduces effectiveness by diverting attention from responsibilities. A diary study of nurses…
2026
This research investigates the universe’s “missing” ordinary matter using Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) as cosmic probes. By measuring how FRB signals are delayed while traveling through space, the study reveals that far more matter exists between…
2026
This research examines how physicians' imaging-ordering strategies affect emergency department efficiency. Using electronic health records and an instrumental variable approach based on random physician assignment, the study finds that discretionary…
2026
This research examines Soviet-era informer networks, showing how ordinary citizens, often acting out of loyalty rather than malice, contributed to surveillance systems. The shift from formal informers to “trusted persons” sustained state monitoring…