Social norms are like invisible rules that guide our choices. People often follow these norms to fit in or avoid trouble. But there's more to it. They might also help us manage our feelings, especially when things are unclear. Three studies with over 2500 people looked into this. They tested different types of uncertainty: complexity, risk, and ambiguity. The findin...
The US car market is facing tough times. After a quick rise in sales earlier this year, things have slowed down. People are buying fewer cars, and prices are going up. This is happening because of new taxes on imported cars, higher prices, and worries about the economy. Experts say that car sales might stay low for the rest of the year. This is a big change from las...
Canadian businesses are struggling with the constant changes in U. S. tariffs, which have made planning for the future nearly impossible. Wes Love, who runs Taurus Craco in the Toronto area, knows this all too well. His company imports machinery and sends it to the U. S. , but Trump's tariffs have caused major headaches. Just earlier this year, a shipment that crosse...
NASA's top brass faced a tough crowd at a recent town hall meeting. The agency's acting administrator, Janet Petro, and other senior officials tried to reassure employees about proposed budget cuts and layoffs. But the mood was far from optimistic. Petro, along with Vanessa Wyche and Casey Swails, fielded questions about the agency's future. The three career civil s...
Bitcoin traders are getting ready for a possible price drop. They are using options to protect themselves. This is happening because of worries about the world economy and politics. Traders are buying more put options than call options. This shows they are worried about a price fall. Put options let traders sell Bitcoin at a certain price. This is like an insurance ...
JetBlue is making big moves to save money. The airline is cutting some routes and parking planes. This is all part of a larger plan to deal with financial struggles. The CEO, Joanna Geraghty, shared the news with employees. She talked about the need to control spending and save cash. The airline hopes travel demand will pick up again. But even if it does, getting bac...
Fear of the afterlife is a big deal for many people in palliative care. It is often ignored. It can be especially tough for those who grew up with strict religious beliefs. These beliefs might include the idea of hell as a real place. This fear can make it hard for patients to get the help they need. It can stop them from getting better. So, what can be done to...
Political science models are often used to predict and explain political phenomena. However, these models can be quite uncertain. This uncertainty comes from many different choices made during the modeling process. Most studies only look at a few of these choices, like the variables included in the model. But there are many more choices that can affect the results. T...
The confidence of homebuilders has taken a hit, reaching near-record lows in June 2025. This drop is largely due to higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) showed a decline in builder sentiment, falling 2 points to 32. This is a stark contrast to June 2024, when the index wa...
Big companies are making big changes. They are cutting jobs. Why? It's not just about saving money. It's about adapting to a changing world. The global economy is uncertain. Trade tensions are high. And technology is advancing fast. Artificial intelligence is a big part of this. It's changing how companies operate. Some leaders are even saying that AI can do the work...