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Environment 16 hours ago

Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?

Madhavi Venkatesan, associate teaching professor of economics at Northeastern University, is convinced that human convenience is an expense the environment cannot afford.

Social Sciences 16 hours ago

Leave policies can disadvantage women in tough times

Female employees with access to family leave policies bear the brunt of economic downturns, according to a new study.

Social Sciences 17 hours ago

Half our colleagues suffer pain and discomfort from periods—but they're still a taboo subject at work

Have you ever felt sick at work? Perhaps you had food poisoning or the flu. Your belly hurt, or you felt tired, making it hard to concentrate and be productive.

Social Sciences Apr 23, 2024

New database sheds light on violence in Greek detention facilities

The University of Oxford's Border Criminologies research network have contributed to the first interactive, open-source database of rights violations inside Greek detention centers.

Political science Apr 23, 2024

Freedom of information: To what extent are public archives accessible?

In 2000, the Council of Europe issued a Recommendation aimed at improving access to archives in the member states. Together with the Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA Archivum) in Budapest, Fraunhofer ISI ...

Economics & Business Apr 22, 2024

Unstable employment while you're young can set you up for a wage gap later in life

As they kick off their careers, young people often have to navigate a maze of short-term and casual jobs.

Social Sciences Apr 18, 2024

The effects of climate variability on children's migration and childcare practices in sub-Saharan Africa

Shifting weather caused by climate change, especially drought and heat, is linked to a rise in the number of children being raised outside of their biological parents' households in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a study ...

Environment Apr 18, 2024

Asbestos in playground mulch—how to avoid a repeat of this circular economy scandal

Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health ...

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

Fluctuating coffee prices are putting mental pressure on Vietnamese farmers

While your invigorating morning coffee may become cheaper when there are large fluctuations in the world market price, they are a major additional psychological burden for the farmers who grow the coffee.

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

Generative AI model shows fake news has more impact when released at a steady pace without interruption

It's not at all clear that disinformation has, to date, swung an election that would otherwise have gone another way. But there is a strong sense that it has had a significant impact, nonetheless.

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