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A new framework could enhance the rigor and impact of criminal justice intervention evaluations
Experimental research is fundamental to criminology, but reaching consensus on rigorous evidence and using that evidence to determine what works remains an ongoing challenge to the field. In a new article, the former director ...
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Study unveils the career impact of attractiveness: Higher salaries and prestigious roles over time
A study published in the journal Information Systems Research reveals a striking link between physical attractiveness and career success.
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Trump has rejected the Paris agreement again, but game theory shows how other countries can still lead by example
It came as a surprise to nobody that one of Donald Trump's first acts on his return to the White House was to sign an executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris agreement on climate change.
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Men and women equally attracted to younger partners, study suggests
Men and women alike are drawn to younger partners, whether or not they realize it. The conclusion came from a University of California, Davis, study of 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a long-term partner.
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California depends on prison labor to deal with climate disasters—Canada must avoid a similar model
As wildfires continue to burn in and around Los Angeles, the fact that many of the firefighters battling the blazes are inmates from California's prison system has drawn significant attention in news coverage.
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Memes spread conspiracy theories by uniting online groups, shows new research
A new study finds a sinister side to memes, pointing to their role in strengthening online communities of conspiracy theorists.
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Urban food gardens produce more than vegetables, they create bonds for young Capetonians
Urban agriculture takes many forms, among them community, school or rooftop gardens, commercial urban farms, and hydroponic or aquaponic systems. These activities have been shown to promote sustainable cities in a number ...
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Finding 'Kape': How language documentation helps us preserve an endangered language
As of 2025, more than 7,000 languages are spoken across the world. However, only about half of them are properly documented, leaving the rest at risk of disappearing.
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Online shopping nudges can effectively promote plant-based food choices
Nudging with carbon footprint labeling and product categorization motivates online shoppers to select plant-based foods, according to new research published by agricultural economists at Purdue University and the University ...
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Study shows vacations are good for employee well-being, and the effects are long lasting
If you're like many Americans, you probably didn't take all your vacation time this past year. Even if you did, it's highly likely you didn't fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want ...
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Rethinking altruistic punishment: New experimental insights
How would you react if someone cut in line behind you? Some people will warn others to follow the rules, even if it does not affect them. This is known as altruistic punishment, the act of punishing others for selfish behavior ...
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Most of us trust scientists, shows a survey of nearly 72,000 people worldwide
Public trust in scientists is vital. It can help us with personal decisions on matters like health and provide evidence-based policymaking to assist governments with crises such as the COVID pandemic or climate change.
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Jan 25, 2025
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Better digital literacy could help reduce climate and disaster conspiracy theories
In recent years, the proliferation of conspiracy theories amid escalating climate disasters and their aftermath has become an alarming trend.
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Jan 25, 2025
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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 ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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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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Jan 24, 2025
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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