January 2026 - Survey deem

International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety Announces 2026 Board Officers

The International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety enters a new chapter with the appointment of its 2026 Board officers, reinforcing its global commitment to advancing animal-free approaches in cosmetics safety science…

How are smaller, specialized AI models competing with large foundation models?

Science and Technology

Beyond Foundation Models: The Future of Specialized AI

Kyle C. Garrison

Large foundation models have captured widespread interest in artificial intelligence thanks to their expansive capabilities, enormous training corpora, and remarkable results across diverse applications. Yet a concurrent transformation is emerging.…

What Bad Bunny’s Grammy wins mean for Latinos in the US

Culture and Entertainment

Bad Bunny’s Grammy Wins: Impact on U.S. Latinos

Kyle C. Garrison

When Bad Bunny’s latest album earned the Grammy Award for album of the year, the moment resonated with significance that stretched well beyond music.It signaled a pivotal shift in visibility,…

How are higher-for-longer interest rates changing portfolio construction?

Investments and Business

Investment Portfolio Construction: The Higher-for-Longer Rate Effect

Kyle C. Garrison

Interest rates that stay elevated for an extended period reshape the investment landscape. Central banks have signaled a willingness to keep policy rates higher to control inflation and maintain financial…

Italy: How family enterprises plan succession without disrupting strategic direction

Economy

Succession & Strategy: Insights from Italian Family Enterprises

Kyle C. Garrison

Family-owned businesses dominate the Italian private sector in scale and cultural influence. Estimates and academic studies indicate that family firms represent a large majority of Italian companies and account for…

Alcohol: why “a little” isn’t always harmless

Science and Technology

Why “A Little” Alcohol Can Still Be Risky

Kyle C. Garrison

Alcohol ranks among the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive substances, and many individuals see light drinking—perhaps a glass of wine at dinner or a post‑work beer—as harmless or even somewhat…

Ecuador: CSR cases supporting the bioeconomy and conservation across diverse territories

Social Responsibility

Ecuador: How CSR Drives Bioeconomy & Conservation

Kyle C. Garrison

Ecuador combines immense biological richness with socioeconomic pressures from extractive industries, agriculture, fisheries and tourism. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Ecuador has evolved from isolated philanthropy to strategic partnerships that…

Barcelona, en España: cómo escalan startups internacionalmente sin perder enfoque de producto

Economy

ESG Disclosures in Paris, France: What Investors Expect (Audit Readiness)

Kyle C. Garrison

Paris holds a pivotal role in global discussions on sustainability and finance. As the city where the 2015 international climate accord was forged, it—and its financial sector—remains highly visible in…

Culture and Entertainment

Understanding Fashion Through a Cultural Lens

Kyle C. Garrison

Fashion unfolds as an ever‑evolving tapestry shaped by countless cultural threads, mirroring the wide spectrum of experiences, beliefs, and traditions found across global societies. It represents a sphere where cultural…