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Social Sciences Jan 31, 2024

Is a Pennsylvania groundhog's prediction accurate in your neck of the woods?

Persuaded by pomp and pageantry, people across the nation are more likely to put faith in a Pennsylvania groundhog's weather predictions than those made by local woodchucks, according to a national survey query made on behalf ...

Social Sciences Jan 10, 2024

Podcasts and compulsory attendance found to improve student learning

Lectures continue to dominate university teaching, but especially when it comes to big introductory courses, more group work and alternative assignments, such as making podcasts, can have a positive effect.

Social Sciences Jan 3, 2024

Dating someone with a different mother tongue? Learning each other's language will enrich your relationship

Are you in a relationship with someone who grew up speaking a different language to you? Perhaps you're dating, and wondering about your long-term future. You're far from alone.

Plants & Animals Dec 22, 2023

How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season

The holiday season can be hectic. Visitors flowing through our homes, the manic rush of food and gift preparations, finding the perfect party outfit and music playlist, and heading off to your local New Year's Eve firework ...

Environment Dec 15, 2023

How the world's first deal to ditch fossil fuels was forged at COP28

It was an improbable scene in Dubai as a top oil executive basked in a standing ovation from hundreds of diplomats tasked with fighting climate change. Sultan Al Jaber, head of the United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company, ...

Social Sciences Dec 6, 2023

Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns.

Social Sciences Nov 29, 2023

Hallelujah, it's school concert season: Music researcher explains why these performances are so important

Who could have imagined how quickly we would return to pre-COVID routines?

Social Sciences Nov 27, 2023

Making a difference, belonging drives rural festival volunteers and bolsters community development

During Orange City's three-day tulip festival each May, the northwest Iowa town attracts roughly 40,000 visitors, more than six times its population. People come for the blooms and parades, traditional Dutch food and musical ...

Social Sciences Oct 26, 2023

Drug detection dogs often get it wrong, and it's a policing practice that needs to stop

Drug detection dogs are a street-level policing strategy that has now been used in Australia for more than 25 years.

Earth Sciences Oct 11, 2023

Study identifies remains of artificial turf as important source of pollution in aquatic environment

Every year, around 1,200 and 1,400 artificial turf sports fields are installed in the European Union. These fields are made up of synthetic fibers, mainly plastics, that mimic the appearance of natural grass. Recently, the ...

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