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Social Sciences Apr 18, 2024

Why being humble can make you a better leader

When we consider how leaders get to the top, we might think of somebody like Jordan Belfort, the millionaire stockbroker portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the Wolf of Wall Street. And humility is probably not the word that ...

Social Sciences Apr 4, 2024

Be humble to succeed in the workplace, says study

While a dominant personality can help you climb the corporate ladder, new research shows there is also a "humble route" to career advancement.

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Gender employment gap narrows among people with disabilities post-COVID

The shifting landscape of post-COVID-19 employment highlights a reduction in the gender employment gap among individuals with disabilities, a trend not observed among those without disabilities, according to last Friday's ...

Social Sciences Mar 25, 2024

Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them

Every day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed ...

Cell & Microbiology Mar 25, 2024

Researchers carry out first peer-reviewed study of fecal microbiota transplants in dolphins

Scientists have successfully carried out pioneering fecal microbiota transplantations on Navy bottlenose dolphins that showed signs of gastrointestinal disease.

Education Mar 21, 2024

New student advisor is an AI bot that designs academic plans, suggests books

The Los Angeles school district on Wednesday unveiled a much-awaited AI tool named "Ed" to serve as a new student adviser, programmed to tell its young users and their parents about grades, tests results and attendance—while ...

Social Sciences Mar 20, 2024

Five ways to better build community with international students in Canada

It's no exaggeration to say every academic and professional involved in recruiting, teaching or supporting international students in Canada is now concerned about institutions' plans following the federal government's two-year ...

Social Sciences Mar 19, 2024

Researchers: Mentorship is key to improving social and economic outcomes for Black youth

Black youth in Canada experience poorer educational achievement than other children and youth, which leads to subsequent poor economic outcomes.

Plants & Animals Mar 17, 2024

Animal hair structure changes from summer to winter to fend off freezing weather, researchers show

Unique adaptations allow wild animals to survive temperature extremes that would quickly kill an unprotected human. For example, certain animals can withstand bitterly cold weather, thanks to the insulating properties of ...

Social Sciences Mar 14, 2024

Increasing participation in the energy transition: Making community energy cooperatives more diverse

The term "community energy" can be applied to a variety of projects, some of which are more grassroots-focused ("grassroots movement"), while others are professionally managed, large-scale energy projects. In some towns, ...

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