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International study highlights large and unequal life expectancy declines in India during COVID-19
A new paper published in Science Advances today finds that life expectancy in India was 2.6 years lower in 2020 than 2019, with women and marginalized social groups suffering the greatest declines.
Social Sciences
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Adding to the story of ancient human migration: Evidence of early maritime activities in Indonesia's Tanimbar islands
New evidence of human occupation in southeast Indonesia dating back 42,000 years offers fresh clues about the route taken by some of the first humans to arrive in our region, according to a study from The Australian National ...
Archaeology
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Results from Juukan Gorge show 47,000 years of Aboriginal heritage was destroyed in mining blast
In May 2020, as part of a legally permitted expansion of an iron ore mine, Rio Tinto destroyed an ancient rockshelter at Juukan Gorge in Puutu Kunti Kurrama Country in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Archaeology
12 hours ago
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UK study finds urban residents score the lowest in social and economic satisfaction and well-being
A study conducted by the Center for Urban Mental Health at the University of Amsterdam finds that, in a sample of 156,000 UK residents aged 40 and up, urban living is linked to lower levels of well-being, social satisfaction, ...
Social Sciences
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Deeper down the rabbit hole: How technology conspiracy beliefs emerge and foster a conspiracy mindset
As technology proliferates, misinformation and conspiracy theories seem to flourish. Conspiracy beliefs specifically about technology include popular commercial technologies, such as Amazon Echo and Google Search, as well ...
Social Sciences
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'My brain leaves the room': what happens when teachers talk too much?
About four students in every classroom will have a language or attention disorder. While some of these students will have an official diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
Education
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Trillions are lost in worker productivity due to ecological anxiety and 'lie-flat' lifestyles, argues researcher
Could nature and climate anxieties predict future social behaviors, in the same way that consumer sentiment predicts purchasing and investment?
Economics & Business
10 hours ago
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What young neurodivergent employees need to know about starting work—and how to get the right support
When Ernst & Young opened its first Neurodiverse Center for Excellence in Philadelphia in 2016, the professional services firm was hailed as a pioneering workplace. People from all over the US applied for the 15 roles advertised ...
Social Sciences
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Researchers see lower meat consumption after veggie month at student canteen
What effect does a vegan/vegetarian month have on a student canteen? For this experiment, the Studierendenwerk Bonn sought scientific support from researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Kassel. They found that the impact ...
Social Sciences
9 hours ago
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How published images of a 'happy couple' can hurt victims of domestic abuse
According to the UK's Femicide Census, between 124 and 168 women have been killed by men in the country every year for the past 15 years. Most of these have been by current or former partners. These stories are, sadly, frequent ...
Social Sciences
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In China, property rights take wrong turn
China's economy, long an engine of world growth, has been sputtering lately. During the second quarter of 2024, it grew at an annual rate of 4.7%—down from an average 7% a year during the past decade. For the next two years, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 18, 2024
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Morals are key to consumer views on lab-grown meat, study finds
People's moral values could limit their uptake of lab-grown meat, a study suggests. People who say living a natural life is morally important to them are more likely to reject lab-grown meat—also known as cultured or cultivated ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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Negative sentiment in environmental advocacy emails found to boost engagement
People find it hard to resist negative messages. A recent University of Michigan study reveals that recipients are more likely to engage with emails containing negative sentiment sent by the Environmental Defense Fund, a ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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Archivist explores Troy's invisible workers
While poring over nearly century-old photos documenting the University of Cincinnati's historic excavation at Troy, archivist Jeff Kramer was struck by just how many people worked behind the scenes for years to contribute ...
Archaeology
Jul 18, 2024
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Can doomscrolling trigger an existential crisis?
In a world-first study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, Flinders University researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is linked with changes to how we view ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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Research unveils new tool for analyzing organizational culture through digital data
Prof. Dr. Klaus Boehnke, Professor of Social Science Methodology at Constructor University, has published a research article in the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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Scared to negotiate job offers? Study suggests you should do it anyway
Getting a job offer can be a joyful experience. Often, however, the elation quickly gives way to a state of anxiety, as candidates agonize over whether to accept the terms on the table, or negotiate for better ones. After ...
Economics & Business
Jul 18, 2024
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What is sexual 'aftercare' and what does it mean for consent education?
Sexual consent is about good communication between sexual partners before and during sex. Far from being a simple act of saying "yes" or "no" prior to sex, affirmative consent involves checking in with a sexual partner throughout ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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The global food system is increasingly monopolized—it's damaging our health, our communities and the planet
Across the world, over 800 million people spend their days hungry. More than 2 billion have limited access to food. Yet today's global food system produces enough to feed every person on the planet.
Economics & Business
Jul 18, 2024
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A two-way street: Mental health can't be ignored during work injury recovery
Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational success. As occupational health researchers, these discussions have helped us shed ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2024
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