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Canada needs 'bold ambition' to poach top US researchers

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Like Europe, Canada is looking to attract top US scientists who may want to evade President Donald Trump's crackdown on universities and research institutions.

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Enzymes from fungi can be used to extract plant components for biofuels and bioplastics

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Plant cell wall components such as cellulose are abundant sources of carbohydrates that are widely used in biofuels and bioproducts; however, extraction of these components from plant biomass is relatively difficult due to their complexity.

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Strategic retrenchment can help firms grow stronger in global markets, new study shows

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A study published in the Strategic Management Journal finds that international firms that strategically withdraw from certain markets may be better positioned to grow and compete more effectively in others. The research highlights how…

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Companies with LGBTQ-friendly policies show 20% more patents and 25% more patent citations

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LGBTQ-friendly policies can have a significant impact on innovation in major US firms, according to new research from Aalto University and the University of Vaasa. Existing studies have found a link between profitability and workplace…

Companies haven't stopped hiring, but they're more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report

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Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: "Don't just apply for a job. Audition for it."

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How artificial delegates can help us act more socially—yet still fail to achieve collective goals

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Can artificial delegates—autonomous agents that make decisions on our behalf—help us reach better outcomes in situations where collective failure looms, such as climate change policymaking or the urgent response required during pandemics?

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