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Saturday Citations: The universe doesn't care about your precious standard model
This week, ALMA researchers reported the discovery of oxygen in the most distant known galaxy. Geologists believe unusual structures in rock in the desert regions of Namibia, Oman and Saudia Arabia may be evidence of an unknown ...

Peer review is meant to prevent scientific misconduct: But it has its own problems
In 2023, an academic journal, the Annals of Operations Research, retracted an entire special issue because the peer review process for it was compromised.
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Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education; here's what evidence shows can change that
Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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A transition point in romantic relationships may signal the beginning of their end
The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2025
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Study: People select feedback to flatter others, except when they dislike them
People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves, but not when they dislike them. That's the finding of a new study by psychologists at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2025
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Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence; space stations could face the same challenges
Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa's SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault.
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Mar 21, 2025
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Research explores a proposed legalization of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize the practice without disrupting the foundations ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2025
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Women's earnings fall 10% four years after menopause diagnosis
Women experience a significant fall in earnings in the years following a menopause diagnosis, with more women stopping work and others working fewer hours, according to a UCL working paper published by the Institute for Fiscal ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Research reveals how asset owners can leverage ESG shareholder engagement across the world
A new report has uncovered how investors can most effectively foster shareholder engagement on environmental, societal and governance (ESG) issues to overcome differences in structural and cultural climates around the world.
Economics & Business
Mar 21, 2025
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Preparing for catastrophic fire danger days a challenge for many older Australians, survey indicates
Most older Australians recently surveyed by Flinders University would not follow the Country Fire Services' advice regarding catastrophic fire danger days.
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Mar 21, 2025
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Research society's self-evaluation finds gaps in diversity and inclusion among its members
A new study reveals disparities in representation and inclusion among Sleep Research Society members, shedding light on the experiences of historically minoritized individuals within the organization. The findings highlight ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2025
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Ethnic minority veterans twice as likely to face unemployment, study finds
Ethnic minority veterans are twice as likely to be unemployed as their white peers, a new University of Warwick study has found.
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2025
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Study suggests ancient hominins used unmodified volcanic rock spheres as tools
A new study by Dr. Margherita Mussi, published in Quaternary International, highlights how naturally occurring basalt spheres may have been used by hominin species as a type of tool for more than 1 million years.

AI-driven interviews with children may boost accuracy in witness accounts
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal PLOS ONE, an international team of researchers led by scholars from New York University Shanghai and Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland has explored the potential ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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The hidden anatomy of The Kiss: Klimt's red disks through a medical and artistic lens
Professor Im Joo Rhyu, director of the Korea University Graduate Program for Convergence & Translational Biomedicine and faculty member in the Department of Anatomy, led a study investigating the medical and artistic significance ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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Could AI be used globally to increase fairness in the distribution of public social services?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in many countries worldwide to provide public social services, assisting in entitlement decisions to state-paid pensions and unemployment benefits, assessments of asylum ...
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2025
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In police recruitment efforts, humanizing officers can boost interest
Many U.S. police departments face a serious recruiting and staffing crisis, which has spurred a re-examination of recruitment methods. In a new study, researchers have drawn on the field of intergroup communication to analyze ...
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2025
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Framework to measure economic well-being considers new, free goods and services; adding digital goods boosts growth
Welfare measurement is among the most fundamental questions in economics. Policymakers and others use gross domestic product (GDP) as a proxy for welfare, but this application does not reflect the benefits of introducing ...
Economics & Business
Mar 20, 2025
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Discrimination in the job application process? It depends, says research
Researchers at the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have investigated who is discriminated against and under what conditions when applying for a job or promotion. The results show that a high qualification is a good ...
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2025
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How can we ethically display the dead in museums? What about resin casts of those who died violently in Pompeii?
We are used to seeing dead bodies in movies and TV shows, but how should we feel when presented with a dead person from the ancient past in a museum?
Archaeology
Mar 20, 2025
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