Right now, it’s not insurance companies we should worry about. It is the unfolding, real-time collapse of insurance for households, businesses and communities.
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Severance is a cautionary tale of what happens when we try to eliminate cybersecurity threats without understanding people.
The regulator is worried that risks may be lurking in less transparent private markets.
We always want to find patterns in sequences of events – but often they aren’t really there.
The parasitic fungus sometimes called ‘Himalayan gold’ can provide a good living to villagers who collect it. But rugged terrain and a high risk of lightning strikes make it a dangerous option.
The day after heavy drinking can affect your body, energy levels and perception of risk in many ways. So swim before you drink, not the other way round.
Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.
Far from being motivated by mere thrills, new research reveals the complex motivations behind extreme sports participation.
Blame, when it comes, is often aimed at companies rather than individuals.
Comparative analysis has found inconsistencies in how rating agencies use economic indicators in rating African countries versus other regions.
Elvis died on the toilet, possibly of a heart attack. A new Australian-led study involving thousands of people sheds new light on how constipation and heart attacks are linked.
Many big companies hate thinking about and preparing for so-called ‘black swan’ events –major catastrophies that are hard to predict. That isn’t a wise approach.
We don’t yet know the full cost and scale of the damage, or how long it will take supply chains to fully recover.
Women may be classed as high or low risk, and screened differently. But the path forward is not clear cut.
Homeowners insurance is so expensive that some people are going without it.
The future of the blockbuster drugs could hinge on a trial in Pennsylvania.
Here are some steps you can take to use opioids more safely and effectively at home.
Government dysfunction has created a policy void in the US, and business leaders are increasingly being called upon to fill it.
Our study turns a common way of thinking about depression on its head, which may influence how people are treated.
Fewer young South Africans are doing as well as their counterparts from 30 years ago. They are hardest hit by unemployment.
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Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University
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