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Who really holds the purse strings? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes

In an era of increasing financial complexity, who really calls the shots when it comes to investing your household’s savings? This question has significant implications for financial health and overall wellbeing. As economists, we specifically…

Human error is the weakest link in the cyber security chain. Here are 3 ways to fix it

Despite huge advances in cyber security, one weakness continues to overshadow all others: human error. Research has consistently shown human error is responsible for an overwhelming majority of successful cyber attacks. A recent report puts…

Hurricane Oscar heads for Cuba after making landfall in Bahamas By Reuters

(Reuters) -Hurricane Oscar is expected to reach Guantanamo or Holguin in Cuba later on Sunday as the island country struggles to restore power after its worst blackout in years, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.…

Universities all want higher fees and funding – but the government may prefer a more targeted approach

Like most of the UK, universities were surprised by the timing of July’s general election. They had no time to influence the incoming Labour government’s policy commitments. Labour’s manifesto acknowledged the financial problems suffered by…

How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains

Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle. Whether you’re using a curling wand to get ringlets, a flat iron to straighten or a hair dryer to style, it’s primarily the heat from these…

Cuba suffers third major setback in restoring power to island, millions still in dark By Reuters

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s efforts to restore power to the island were derailed for a third time late on Saturday, Cuban authorities said shortly before midnight, leaving millions in the dark and…

This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism

Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel memorial prize in economics for their influential work on how institutions shape economic development. Some would say the decision to award these…

Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? A new genetic study looks for clues

We know that boys and girls are produced in much the same frequency. But how – and why – is this 1:1 ratio achieved? A new paper searches huge human data sets for gene variants…

Cuba making slow progress re-starting power after second grid collapse By Reuters

By Dave Sherwood HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and parts of the capital Havana, after state-run…

The UK’s new industrial strategy is welcome, but here’s what is missing

The UK government’s plan to create a new industrial strategy is a welcome attempt to steer Britain’s economy through the challenges of the 21st century. Amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, a clear focus…

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Who really holds the purse strings? Why it matters which partner decides where the money goes

Human error is the weakest link in the cyber security chain. Here are 3 ways to fix it

Hurricane Oscar heads for Cuba after making landfall in Bahamas By Reuters

Universities all want higher fees and funding – but the government may prefer a more targeted approach

How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains

Cuba suffers third major setback in restoring power to island, millions still in dark By Reuters

This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism

Why do humans have near-equal numbers of male and female babies, unlike many other animals? A new genetic study looks for clues

Cuba making slow progress re-starting power after second grid collapse By Reuters

The UK’s new industrial strategy is welcome, but here’s what is missing

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