Violent extremism has been on the rise in recent years. This trend poses a global threat to international peace and security. But how do people end up as violent extremists?
Social Sciences
May 23, 2023
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When making decisions about what to do with their romantic relationships, people are typically inclined to move relationships forward rather than end them, according to a new paper by Western's Samantha Joel.
Social Sciences
Aug 5, 2021
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Living organisms aren't the only things that evolve over time. Cultural practices change, too, and in recent years social scientists have taken a keen interest in understanding this cultural evolution. Much research has focused ...
Evolution
Oct 27, 2020
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Two studies in the April 27th issue of Current Biology offer rare glimpses into the ways that chimpanzees deal with the deaths of those closest to them. In one case, researchers describe the final hours and moment of death ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2010
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One of the top priorities of the Universities Accord process it to improve access to university in Australia, particularly for those from underrepresented groups.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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University of Queensland research has found being funny or having a good sense of humor doesn't necessarily make you more attractive to potential partners.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2023
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In a new study conducted by Prof. Raanan Sulitzeanu-Kenan from Hebrew University and Dr. Taher Abofol and Prof. Ido Erev from the Technion, evidence has emerged regarding the profound influence of group conformity on task ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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Both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine-presenting men for high-status roles, according to a new study from the University of Sydney, leaving more feminine-presenting gay men disadvantaged and facing internal bias, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2023
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While diversity training programs are a good way to build awareness of cultural differences, they usually are not as effective at changing attitudes and behaviors toward diverse groups in the workplace, according to new research ...
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2017
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Migrants' thinking styles and social values rapidly shift over a single generation to become more similar to those of the wider society they have moved into, new research has indicated.
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2016
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