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Current cultural citizens: The importance of creating spaces in art galleries for young people
Galleries and art museums can be intimidating and alienating even for adults. Imagine it from a child's point of view. Stern security guards in uniforms stationed at the doors, bags checked, snacks banned and people hushed. ...
Social Sciences
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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
Feb 7, 2025
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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 ...

Elections mean more misinformation. Here's how it spreads in migrant communities
Migrants in Australia often encounter disinformation targeting their communities. However, disinformation circulated in non-English languages and within private chat groups often falls beyond the reach of Australian public ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Mandatory minimum sentencing is proven to be bad policy. It won't stop hate crimes
Weeks after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton announced his support for mandatory minimum jail terms for antisemitic offenses, the government has legislated such laws. Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke stated the federal ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Legislative theater: How this interactive artform empowers communities to create social change
What if every citizen could have a say in how the issues that affect their lives and communities were dealt with? Or could input into policy and even law-making? Legislative theater is a form of community-based theater that ...
Social Sciences
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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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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Why conspiracies are so popular—and what we can do to stop them
Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, false narratives can be incredibly sticky. Many people insist that the earth is flat, that childhood vaccines cause autism, or that climate change is a hoax, despite ample scientific ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Millions of animals die on roads—does this make driving morally wrong?
Imagine one morning, you are deciding whether to drive to work or catch the train. Eventually, you decide to drive. On your way to the office, a squirrel crosses the road leaving you no time to react, and you run them over. ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Overqualified workers find better family balance with flexible work conditions
A study at The University of Western Australia has found that if an employee who has more skills or knowledge than a job requires is given favorable work conditions, they are more likely to have a balanced family life, according ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Aussie teens say sex education is leaving them unprepared for relationships
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study published in Youth has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics.
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Income inequality's link to health and education disparities could drive support for economic reform
New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that when people understand how income inequality creates disparities in health care and education access, they become more likely to support policies ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2025
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Cannabis reform: Reaping more than you can sow
A study of more than 300 household cannabis growers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) shows an overall positive attitude around legislative reform enacted in 2020, despite some lack of clarity around the legal limits ...
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2025
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Activists leverage social media to counter China's state-controlled narratives
Activist journalists living outside China's censoring-regime are successfully using social media to "challenge" Beijing's "authoritarian regime," a paper by a Northeastern University researcher has found.
Social Sciences
Feb 5, 2025
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