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AI-driven dialogue analysis confirms popular movies have grown more violent over the past 70 years
Movies often reflect the predominant societal and cultural values at the time they were shot. These values can be expressed in various elements of a film, including the interactions between characters, their communication ...

New DNA research examines predecessors of Red Lady of El Mirón
About 19,000 years ago, a woman from a group of hunter-gatherers died and was buried in a cave in northern Spain. In 1996, archaeologists started exploring the cave, finding abundant evidence of prehistoric people and their ...
Archaeology
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Evidence of cannibalism by ancient Magdalenian people found in cave in Poland
A team of archaeologists, paleontologists, and historians from several institutions in Spain, Germany, and Poland, has found evidence of Magdalenian people from approximately 18,000 years ago, living in a cave in what is ...

Social media's double-edged sword: Study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.
Social Sciences
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A new perspective on well-being—consumer agency in immersive service
Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive ...
Social Sciences
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Do Europeans trust science? New survey says 'yes, but...'
The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.
Social Sciences
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Veterinary trainees benefit from embedded counseling, new study reveals
Embedded counseling services are becoming increasingly common in veterinary medical programs, but their effectiveness has not historically been measured. A new study by University of Missouri researchers revealed that these ...
Education
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How neighborhood perception affects housing rents: A novel analytical approach
Housing rents usually correlate with factors such as the building's age, facilities, and location. Yet not all rentals with similar physical factors charge the same rent. Psychological factors such as the subjective perceptions ...
Social Sciences
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Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is 'mixed at best'
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) released a discussion paper this week on investment tax breaks. The study looks at whether tax incentives, such as instant asset write-offs for utes, boost business investment.
Economics & Business
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Research uses AI to showcase the role of pivots in startup performance
For startups, a pivot is challenging and risk-driven, and the big question is not "whether to pivot?" but how to identify those pivots that will create a meaningful difference in performance. Consider the origin of X/Twitter: ...
Economics & Business
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Study finds women less likely to go to work sick
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.
Social Sciences
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Survey reveals Russian views on government spending amid war context
History shows that in times of war, it is easier for a government to implement lasting political changes, such as restructuring the welfare state. This is partly due to the so-called rally-round-the-flag effect: In crisis ...
Economics & Business
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Consumer awareness boosts demand for low-methane beef, study reveals
Cattle produce more methane than any other livestock. Methane, a greenhouse gas, traps heat, which warms the Earth. It is far more powerful than its more common counterpart, carbon dioxide.
Economics & Business
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The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border
The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border.
Political science
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Gaza: Researchers analyze a year of satellite images to map the scale of agricultural destruction
The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas makes provisions for the passage of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza. This support is much needed given that Gaza's agricultural system has been severely damaged over the course ...
Political science
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Increased access to Asian American language assistance needed during emergencies
Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations at even ...
Social Sciences
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New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones as a new law restricting their use in schools took effect.
Education
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Risk it or kick it? Research analyzes NFL coaches' risk tolerance on fourth down
During the Super Bowl, every decision matters. With millions of fans watching, the game often comes down to a single play call. And no call is more scrutinized than what a coach decides to do on fourth down. Punt? Attempt ...
Mathematics
Feb 6, 2025
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The butterfly effect: This obscure mathematical concept has become an everyday idea, but do we have it all wrong?
In 1972, the US meteorologist Edward Lorenz asked a now-famous question: "Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?"
Mathematics
Feb 6, 2025
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'Do I have to get it in writing?' Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works
Consent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023.
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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