Studies

The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer found there is an unprecedented lack of faith in institutional leaders worldwide, with 70% saying they believe government, businesses and the media lie.

New research from Edelman shows consumers increasingly buy, choose or avoid brands based on their politics, presenting challenges and opportunities for marketers.

The Environmental Working Group announced their annual roundup of the "dirty dozen" of fruits and vegetables that are the most contaminated with pesticides.

Researchers said python meat could be part of a solution to reduce food insecurity, especially in regions where eating reptiles is common.

Rent has become unaffordable for half the tenants in the U.S., more than ever before, according to a new study released Thursday by Harvard University.

One in three small business owners in the U.S. are concerned their businesses will not make it through the end of 2024, with top concerns being the economy and declining sales.

A new study finds soda taxes reduced sales of sugary drinks by about one-third in five U.S. cities that enacted the taxes, suggesting vindication for policymakers.

OpenAI's GPT-4 chatbot managed to score higher than most aspiring lawyers on a national legal ethics exam required in most states in order to practice law.

A new study reveals one thing nearly all American workers agree on: their employers are not conducting meetings well, with more than 9 out of 10 saying they have complaints.

The largest pilot program testing a 4-day workweek launches in the U.K. this week, with more than 70 companies taking part.

The biggest loss due to working from home was a sense of disconnect from coworkers.