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Behavior-based dependency networks can shape the resilience of cities following economic shocks
Unexpected crises or events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters, can cause disruptions to a city's economy. For instance, forcing businesses to temporarily close or hindering their daily operations. As businesses ...
Study: Compared to pre-war levels, life expectancy in the Gaza Strip has almost halved
Life expectancy in the Gaza Strip has been nearly cut in half (-46.3%) since the current war began in October 2023, according to new estimates published in The Lancet.
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Are female politicians better advocates for their districts?
The old saying "all politics is local" has become increasingly outdated in a world of growing political polarization. In recent years, federal lawmakers have been motivated to focus more on national politics, WashU political ...
Political science
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School-based program for newcomer students boosts mental health, research shows
The first randomized control trial of the school-based intervention called Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) shows significant reductions in depression, anxiety and behavior problems among refugee ...
Education
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Nature exposure in schools boosts student attention and memory
The fast pace of modern urban living can be mentally and physically draining. Add the strains of a pandemic, and these challenges can multiply.
Education
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Study finds companies with strong political ties generate more money
High-level political connections within a company's board of directors can significantly enhance market perceptions of the value of corporate cash holdings, according to a new study.
Economics & Business
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Return-to-office mandates: Top three challenges for employers and employees
Full-time return-to-office (RTO) mandates—most recently from JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and now the U.S. federal government—have made headlines across the country and caused consternation among remote and hybrid employees. ...
Economics & Business
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Survey highlights Baltimore's food insecurity decline, but racial disparities in grocery access endure
Fewer Baltimore-area residents experienced food insecurity last year than in 2023 even though researchers found profound racial disparities with hunger and access to grocery stores, according to the latest results from an ...
Social Sciences
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Discovery in South Africa holds oldest evidence of mixing ingredients to make arrow poison
In 1983, archaeologists excavating a cave in South Africa discovered an unusual femur bone. It belonged to an unspecified antelope and was found to be 7,000 years old. X-rays revealed that three modified bone arrowheads had ...
Archaeology
Jan 23, 2025
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Simple mathematical model predicts development of cultural structures observed in human societies
How clans form and evolve within human societies has been modeled using a simple computer model developed by a RIKEN researcher and a collaborator. This demonstration opens the way to modeling complex human social phenomena ...
Mathematics
Jan 23, 2025
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Criteria for promotion to full professorship found to vary greatly around the world
A large international team of researchers with varied backgrounds has found that moving up in a research field in an organization, whether in the government or academic world, requires vastly different accomplishments by ...
Offline versus online promotional media: Which drives better consumer engagement and behavioral responses?
Marketers today increasingly rely on online platforms like mobile apps, social media, and direct email to deliver promotional content, drawn by their cost-effectiveness and extensive reach. However, despite these advantages, ...
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2025
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Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities
You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation can be harmful to our ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Community engagement and support critical factors of resilience for people displaced by war, says expert
Yaryna Andrushko, a clinical psychologist in her native Ukraine, was displaced by war in her home country in October 2022. Having never been on a plane before and despite not knowing anyone in town, she moved sight-unseen ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Does 'made with love' sell? Research reveals who values handmade products the most
We've all seen the marketing message "handmade with love." It's designed to tug at our heartstrings, suggesting extra care and affection went into crafting a product.
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2025
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Game, set, match: Exploring the experiences of women coaches in tennis
As the Australian Open continues in full swing, a new study can reveal female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their profession—including discrimination and marginalization—than their male counterparts, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Many more older people are leaving prison and face unmet needs for housing and health care
American prisons are rapidly graying.
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Nine million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: What the government must do
More than 9 million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
Economics & Business
Jan 23, 2025
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Deepfakes and the law: Why Britain needs stronger protections against technology-facilitated abuse
As Britain prepares to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, the government's announcement marks an important step forward in addressing online violence against women and girls (VAWG). However, this measure ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2025
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Single women are happier than single men, researchers find
Single women are happier, on average, than single men. That's among the findings of a recent study by University of Toronto psychology researchers. They say the results suggest that men may have more to gain than women in ...
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2025
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