A new national study shows that people whose mothers had more partners—married or cohabiting—often follow the same path.
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2018
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Ancient tree rings show links between climate change and major events in human history, like migrations, plagues and the rise and fall of empires, said a study this week in the journal Science.
Earth Sciences
Jan 14, 2011
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Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their ...
Social Sciences
Oct 2, 2023
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Today's consumer landscape is witnessing a pivotal shift away from traditional ownership toward an access-based model. Rather than outright owning goods and services, people prefer to simply have access to them.
Economics & Business
Jul 31, 2023
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Artificial intelligence tools can be found in nearly every sector of society and are quickly becoming this century's great technological advancement. In the agriculture sector, large-scale farming operations are utilizing ...
Biotechnology
Jun 12, 2023
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"As people age, they become more conservative" is a well worn political aphorism. It is cited frequently in discussions and research about generational politics. It's been deployed in various ways in the popular discourse—a ...
Social Sciences
Jan 26, 2023
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Job instability during the COVID-19 pandemic reshuffled the priorities of millions of workers, who placed greater importance on work passion rather than financial security, according to a newly published University of Michigan ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2022
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Fear and anxiety, especially about crime, are powerful emotions in the lives of many individuals. It's easy to worry that we, or our loved ones, could be victimized at any moment.
Social Sciences
Nov 4, 2019
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Images of extensive flooding or fire-ravaged communities help us see how climate change is accelerating the severity of natural disasters. The devastation is obvious, but what is not as clear is the indirect effect of these ...
Environment
Feb 13, 2019
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Global financial crises and the severe economic hardships they impose on millions of people worldwide can sometimes lead to violent and fatal outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Maine. The research, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 7, 2017
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