The answer lies in how quickly body size evolves. We found that birds and mammals that reached large sizes more rapidly have reduced cancer prevalence. For example, the common dolphin, Delphinus delphis evolved to reach its large body size—along with most other whales and dolphins (referred to as cetaceans) about three times faster than other … Read more
People like to live in certain places, even when higher wages are on offer elsewhere. Gabriel Ahlfeldt, Fabian Bald, Duncan Roth and Tobias Seidel show that once you take into account people’s preferences, large cities offer a higher quality of life than previously thought. More than 50 per cent of the world’s population lives in … Read more
Recently, there’s been a flurry of LinkedIn activity in response to an article by IT Brew reporter Brianna Monsanto about the value of an IT department name change. The general conclusion from the article, and ensuing discussion, is that while changing IT’s name can be a good move, it’s merely a branding element in what … Read more
The 401(k) contribution limit for employees in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. The employer contribution limit also rises to $46,500, bringing the combined employee and employer 401(k) contribution limit to $70,000 for 2025. Don’t underestimate the power of employer 401(k) contributions, especially as you advance in your career. As you … Read more
