In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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A new type of antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) may be available sooner than expected.
New audio is available for media use featuring Hui Zhao, a professor of supply chain management and Charles and Lilian Binder Faculty Fellow at The Pennsylvania State University. She speaks about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on the prescriptions of opioids. The audio is provided by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on November 8, 2022.
According to experts, the craft beer and brewing industry is being hit by a shortage of CO2. Just how did this happen? And is this a long-term problem?
The 2020 presidential election saw more voters than ever before electing to mail in their ballots, according to FiveThirtyEight. The trend is expected to continue in the 2022 midterm elections.
The majority of ballot irregularities poll workers encounter are the result of human error, not attempts at voter fraud.
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