Most of us put up with whiners, naggers, control freaks and other annoying people in our lives for good reason - we're related to them.
Social Sciences
Jan 18, 2018
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From doctors to engineers to carpet layers to massage therapists, more than one in three Americans is required to hold a license to work in their occupation. Broad consensus among researchers holds that licensure creates ...
Social Sciences
Oct 17, 2017
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People like to say that mainstream music all tends to sound similar. While this is true to an extent, an analysis of more than 26,000 songs by researchers at INSEAD and Columbia Business School shows that breakout songs - ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2017
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With access to more personal data than ever before, police have the power to solve crimes more quickly, but in practice, the influx of information tends to amplify existing practices, according to sociology research at The ...
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2017
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Children whose parents have spent time behind bars have worse social, economic, cognitive, behavior and health outcomes than kids whose parents haven't.
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2017
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When America's major banks created executive positions to reduce exposure to financial risk more than a decade ago, their intent was similar to an employer who designates a fire warden to protect a workplace against smoke ...
Economics & Business
Jul 20, 2017
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"We mortals do not understand you." That's the heartfelt cry from former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, pleading with scientists to use everyday language to help counter growing public mistrust.
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2017
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Protests that bring many people to the streets who agree among themselves and have a single message are most likely to influence elected officials, suggests a new study.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2017
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Mothers who leave work to raise children often sacrifice more than the pay for their time off; when they come back their wages reflect lost raises, according to a new study by Paula England, Professor of Sociology at New ...
Social Sciences
Dec 1, 2016
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Bisexual men and women are paid less for doing the same jobs than similarly qualified heterosexual men and women, according to Indiana University research that breaks new ground by treating bisexual individuals as distinct ...
Social Sciences
Nov 15, 2016
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