A team of scholars in ethics, law and informatics wrote one of the first commentaries on how NFTs could be repurposed for the healthcare industry. In a new publication in the journal Science, the researchers propose that the tool could help patients gain more control over their personal health information. NFT digital contracts could provide…

A new study says that despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still presents significant environmental impact due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world. A new study says that despite a record drop in global carbon emissions…

Workplace incivility is on the rise, and a new study found that employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil to others — a worrying trend that could intensify as people return to in-person work. «People have gotten used to not having to engage in interpersonal communication as much and that…

Older women in the workforce should be considered collectively as a unique demographic group that includes both gender and age if they’re to receive adequate protection against workplace discrimination, according to a new article. «Age discrimination laws may be ineffective or less effective for older women,» says Joanne Song McLaughlin, an assistant professor of economics…

A research team led by engineers found that virtual conferences are more inclusive than in-person events, and also carry a smaller environmental footprint. A research team led by engineers from The University of Texas at Austin analyzed several science conferences that first went virtual during the early months of the pandemic. In a new paper,…

Could a company train an employee to become more conscientious, even if the worker isn’t invested in improving that trait? A new study suggests yes. But improving someone’s emotional stability without that person’s commitment is not likely to happen. But improving someone’s emotional stability without that person’s commitment is not likely to happen, says SMU…

Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations, according to new research. «A Resource Model of Team Resilience Capacity and Learning» will appear in a special issue of Group &…

Research shows that status and personal relationships are key to winning awards — but only when decision-makers are less accountable and protected from scrutiny. Professor Simone Ferriani, Professor at the Business School (formerly Cass) and University of Bologna, Professor Gino Cattani from NYU Stern, Professor Erik Aadland from BI Norwegian Business School and Denise Falchetti,…

Online food retailers do not consistently display nutrition information on their websites — and U.S. laws are lagging behind in mandating the same labeling required for foods sold in brick-and-mortar stores, according to a new analysis. «Information required to be provided to consumers in conventional grocery stores is not being uniformly provided online — in…

A new paper sheds light on the higher-order architecture of financial systems and allow analysts to identify systemic risks like market bubbles or crashes. With the recent rush of small investors into so-called meme stocks and reemerging interest in cryptocurrencies talk of market instability, rising volatility, and bursting bubbles is surging. However, «traditional economic theories…