U.S. labor force participation rose for decades until the mid-1990s but has fallen steadily since then. This general pattern masks different paths for men and women in the workforce. Aging and rising ...

Scientists have shown that brain connectivity patterns can predict mental functions across the entire brain. Each region has a unique “connectivity fingerprint” tied to its role in cognition, from ...

One of the most powerful unions in California politics just made its move in the governor’s race, and it tells you a lot about how the state’s political machine works. The Service Employees ...

Why did East Asia’s economy grow so rapidly in recent decades and Africa’s so slowly? How might Africa replicate East Asia’s success? A vast literature addresses these questions, but new books keep ...

Companies like UPS, FedEx and DHL are increasingly turning to automation in their warehouse processes to work toward greater efficiency and lower costs. But with the rise of automation, companies are ...

Agentic AI is the standard-bearer for digital labor – autonomous AI agents that perform tasks for knowledge workers so organizations could do more with fewer people. Built using large language models ...

Emotional labor is the work that underpins our lives. It's the thought and care that goes into everything, from what meals to make to what discipline style to use to deciding the best time to have a ...

Beginner-friendly guide explaining how the internet works: how websites load, what a server is, and how data travels online, using simple terms for internet for beginners. Pixabay, WebTechExperts ...

From steelworkers to Starbucks baristas, labor unions are shaping the next wave of worker power. In this TED podcast, political scientist Margaret Levi explains how unions protect rights, raise wages, ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Oct 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shut down much of its operations on October 1 after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to extend funding past the end of the federal fiscal ...