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Moving toward fair and sustainable futures beyond mining
Mining brings huge social and environmental change to communities: landscapes, livelihoods and social fabric evolve alongside the industry. But what happens when the mines close? What problems face communities that lose their ...
Social Sciences
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Organizing can give tenants power to effect change
A renter doesn't generally hold much sway with a landlord or management company, but when tenants organize, their power can be formidable.
Social Sciences
11 hours ago
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Researchers: Forensic science method for firearm identification is flawed
Like fingerprints, a firearm's discarded shell casings have unique markings. This allows forensic experts to compare casings from a crime scene with those from a suspect's gun. Finding and reporting a mismatch can help free ...
Mathematics
12 hours ago
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Not the usual suspects: New interactive lineup boosts eyewitness accuracy
Allowing eyewitnesses to dynamically explore digital faces using a new interactive procedure can significantly improve identification accuracy compared to the video lineup and photo array procedures used by police worldwide, ...
Social Sciences
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Mismatch between expected and actual nutritional value is key driver behind negative reviews of online grocery sites
Online grocery shopping has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales from online food retail in the United States are projected to grow from 9.5% of total food commerce in 2020 to 20.5% in 2026. Given this, ...
Social Sciences
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What happens when we assign human qualities to companies?
Understanding how people judge organizations, especially after organizational wrongdoing, is a complex puzzle—but a consequential one. New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business sheds light on the intriguing ...
Social Sciences
16 hours ago
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How often do you think about the Roman empire? TikTok trend exposes the way we gender history
How often do you think about the Roman empire? This question, posed to men by their partners on social media app TikTok, has led to a storm of viral videos. Women are amused to discover the answer is often "every day," or ...
Social Sciences
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Safety on the line: Drivers who juggle multiple jobs are more likely to take risks on the road
The driving profession is unsafe. Taxi drivers and ride-hail drivers, who drive for apps like Uber and Lyft, face many safety risks on the road, from accidents and injuries to harassment and violence.
Social Sciences
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Lost in the coffee aisle? Navigating complex buzzwords behind an 'ethical' bag of beans is easier said than done
You're shopping for a bag of coffee beans at the grocery store. After reading about the effects of climate change and how little farmers make—typically $0.40 per cup—you figure it might be time to change your usual beans ...
Social Sciences
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Australia's disability royal commissioners disagree over phasing out 'special schools,' leaving segregation on the table
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability delivered 222 recommendations on Friday after four and a half years of investigation and deliberation. In its 32 hearings and nearly ...
Social Sciences
17 hours ago
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Social media fatigue and narcissism linked to believing and sharing misinformation, finds 8-country study
A study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) found that those who say they are tired or overwhelmed by social media are likelier to believe in misinformation and share it online.
Social Sciences
18 hours ago
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End of stop-and-frisk practice in Chicago led to increase in minority traffic stops, research suggests
A pair of civil rights researchers with the University of California has found evidence suggesting that ceasing one practice that violated citizen rights in Chicago may have led to the initiation of another. In their paper ...
Metaphors for human fertilization are evolving, study shows
In a common metaphor used to describe human fertilization, sperm cells are competitors racing to penetrate a passive egg. But as critics have noted, the description is also a "fairy tale," rooted in cultural beliefs about ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2023
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Do you criticize or celebrate your colleagues? It may depend on your social position
Online technology is fundamentally reshaping employee evaluations. In the last decade or so, companies such as IBM, Amazon, and General Electric have adopted performance feedback apps that allow employees to "review" one ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Shaping positive STEM identity for student success
Data show that students who have a strong science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) identity are more likely to take STEM courses and persist to the academic finish line––graduation. Positive STEM identity ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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New UK report shows voters prioritize respect
Authored by Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science) and Luke Tryl, Director of More in Common, The Respect Agenda finds that much of the public feel their concerns are overlooked. Many are frustrated by how those in ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Sci-fi books are rare in school even though they help kids better understand science
Science fiction can lead people to be more cautious about the potential consequences of innovations. It can help people think critically about the ethics of science. Researchers have also found that sci-fi serves as a positive ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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The 'Barbie' and 'Star Wars' universes are entertaining, but they can also help people understand why revolutions happen
Barbie dolls and "Star Wars" movies and toys have entertained generations of American children—in many cases, well into adulthood. But these brands' influence stretches beyond a penchant for hot pink and lightsaber battles.
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Soccer kiss scandal exposes how structural sexism in Spain can be a laughing matter
Amid expressions of outrage and disgust over a nonconsensual kiss between the male head of Spanish soccer and a Women's World Cup-winning player, there was also laughter.
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Want young drivers to slow down? Technology isn't the answer, says researcher
In 2021, young drivers under 26 made up just 14% of total drivers on NSW roads, but sadly represented almost a quarter of the state's road fatalities, according to Transport for NSW.
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Sep 29, 2023
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