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Can toddlers help explain the origins of our bias for wealth?
Income and wealth inequality in the U.S. remain near all-time highs. Analysts say this disparity is a "major issue of our time." Experts have spotlighted deep policy failures fueling the problem and helpful economic fixes ...
Social Sciences
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New research reveals how 'home' affects psychological well-being in a mobile world
A new study by Zahra Sharifonnasabi, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Co-Director of the MINDS Research Group at Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the link between "home" and psychological well-being for people ...
Social Sciences
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Eviction filings can destabilize tenants' lives, even when they win their case
After Charla's landlord failed to repair leaks that caused the ceiling to collapse in her daughter's bedroom, she withheld her rent. Shortly after, her landlord filed an eviction case against her for nonpayment.
Economics & Business
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Moving as one: Discovering how synchronous movements strengthen social bonds
Sharing stories over a cup of coffee; dancing in a group; cheering a football game in a crowd: these everyday rituals are among many different types of shared experiences that help humans develop social cohesion.
Social Sciences
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South African rock art possibly inspired by long-extinct species, suggests research
A mysterious tusked animal depicted in South African rock art might portray an ancient species preserved as fossils in the same region, according to a study published September 18, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...
Archaeology
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New research reveals that America's oldest tombstone came from Belgium and belonged to an English knight
Jamestown, Virginia, was founded in 1607 and was the first English permanent settlement in America. It has been the subject of many archaeological and historical analyses, including a recent study by Prof. Markus M. Key and ...
Is AI exacerbating disparities in education?
While much has been made of artificial intelligence's promise to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, a group of Stanford students is highlighting the importance of a different perspective on AI in education: It ...
Education
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The harder I work, the luckier I get? What coaches, athletes and fans need to understand about luck in sport
In the world of elite sport, where everything is planned down to the last minute detail, surprisingly few are prepared to acknowledge the inherent role of luck in the outcomes of sporting contests.
Social Sciences
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Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate ...
Economics & Business
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Champions League 2024: Data suggests the new format could end up being fairer and more competitive
Some football pundits have already predicted that the winners of the Uefa Champions League tournament in 2025 will be the very same team that won it in 2024. But if Real Madrid do end up defending their title, it will be ...
Social Sciences
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More governments are promising a 'right to disconnect'—but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The idea of a "right to disconnect" from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated ...
Social Sciences
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How job-hopping managers undermine corporate culture
As most successful companies will know, building effective corporate culture is very rewarding, but also challenging. It requires senior managers to create shared values and embed those values in their decisions and interactions ...
Economics & Business
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Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report
Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial ...
Political science
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Will customers accept less meat in their cafeteria meals?
Meat consumption in industrial nations is much too high and this not only increases the risk of e.g. cardiovascular diseases. Increasing levels of animal husbandry also aggravate the global food problem because the cultivation ...
Social Sciences
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Opinion: 'Right to disconnect' laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces
In August, Australia joined Ontario, France and several European and Latin American countries in passing a "right to disconnect" law. This law gives workers the right to ignore communications from their employer outside scheduled ...
Economics & Business
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Educators identify three strategies that best help struggling readers
To help educators support K-12 students who are struggling with reading comprehension, the University of Oregon's HEDCO Institute has created a tip sheet showing the most successful strategies schools can implement.
Education
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Study finds political views, not race, shape reactions to mass shooting data
A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that when it comes to visualizations of mass shooting data, political ideology plays a more significant role in shaping emotional responses than racial identity.
Social Sciences
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Australians confused about food date labels and storage advice, study finds
A new study has revealed Australians are wasting food because of unclear date labels and storage advice. The report was published by RMIT University and End Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre.
Social Sciences
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Online tool aims to assess equity in scholarly communication models
A new online tool designed to assess the equity of scholarly communication models was launched at the OASPA 2024 conference. The "How Equitable Is It" tool, developed by a multi-stakeholder Working Group, comprising librarians, ...
Social Sciences
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Banning kids from social media in Australia? There's a better way
The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea?
Education
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