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Does misinformation on Facebook and Instagram change what you believe?
For years, social media companies have faced pressure from users and government watchdogs to stop misinformation from distorting elections, deepening political divisions and undermining Americans' trust in institutions. But ...
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Research finds exposure to 'untrustworthy' social media is rare, the fine print is less reassuring
How much of what you see on social media comes from sources that repeatedly post falsehoods? And if that content quietly vanished from your feed, would you believe anything different months later?
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The role of community energy in mediating the sustainable energy transition
Community energy projects, actively governed and managed by community members, play an essential role in advancing just energy transitions, for example, by providing energy in remote areas, facilitating the adoption of renewable ...
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What sheep's teeth can tell us about life in a medieval Kazakhstan town
You might not often think about the molars of livestock, but everything from the grass they eat to the water they drink can tell a story about how people lived centuries ago. An international collaboration led by University ...
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Better recording of prisoner inequalities could help prevent deaths in custody, new study finds
A lack of data on prisoner characteristics is providing an incomplete picture of who dies in prison and why, which may be contributing to preventable deaths in custody, according to a new report.
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Does court-ordered community service work?
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually ...
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Problematic internet users are crabbier, more stressed and more tempted than the rest of us
People described as "problematic" internet users report higher stress, worse mood and greater neglect of other activities than those who surf the web sparingly, according to a study published in PLOS One by Silke M. Müller ...
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Non-monogamy may reduce jealousy overall, but feeling less desirable can still strain relationships
Comparing yourself with your partner is more common than you'd think. Psychologists even have a term for it: mate value discrepancy (MVD), which is the gap between how attractive, smart or successful each partner feels compared ...
New study explains when some conspiracy beliefs can lead to action
Why do some people who embrace conspiracy theories simply hold those beliefs, while others act on them? A new study published in the British Journal of Social Psychology identifies three characteristics that help determine ...
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Jul 29, 2026
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A fake 'Jell-O diet' has fooled at least one celebrity: Could you be next?
Paris Hilton's mother, Kathy Hilton, recently tried the "Jell-O diet" to lose weight. She believed other celebrities—Oprah Winfrey, Doctor Oz, Michelle Obama and Kelly Clarkson—had endorsed it. But the diet was fake, and ...
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Jul 29, 2026
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Disclosing past substance use in medical and dental school applications could hurt admissions prospects, study finds
More than 4 in 5 physicians and dentists believe applicants who disclose a history of substance use on medical or dental school applications risk hurting their chances of admission, according to a new study by researchers ...
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Jul 29, 2026
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Recommendations on addressing intimate partner violence issued by expert panel
When Congress passed the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020—named for a woman who served in the Revolutionary War disguised as a man—the goal was to broaden access to government-provided medical care for female military veterans.
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Jul 29, 2026
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Understanding eras: Predicting audience preferences with new perspective on nostalgia
When brands spend millions every year to transport Super Bowl audiences back in time during commercials, what happens if they choose the wrong era? Knowing who prefers which part of history is valuable marketing knowledge, ...
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Jul 29, 2026
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Gaming helps moms recover from parenting stress—but guilt can still get in the way
Video gaming is a valued leisure activity in Australia. The latest data show 74% of Australian households own at least two gaming devices.
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Jul 28, 2026
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Inequalities grow in cities as heat and daylight patterns transform urban life
Changing patterns of heat and daylight in urban environments are creating growing inequalities, with climate-related shifts reshaping daily life and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
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Jul 28, 2026
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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate—rather than inspire—children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children's ...
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Jul 28, 2026
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Play is essential for young children, including when it comes to their learning
Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems.
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Jul 28, 2026
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Falling birth rates mean schools are closing—affecting whole communities
As another academic year ends, some schools will be closing their doors permanently because of declining numbers of children. In England, declining birth rates over the past decade have led to more than 100 schools, predominantly ...
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Jul 28, 2026
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New report shows nation's population growth is slowing
An estimated 370 million people will live in the United States in 2050, with more than 40% living in the South, according to national and 50-state population projections recently released by the University of Virginia's Weldon ...
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Jul 28, 2026
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Neuroscientists reveal limits of human compassion for global crises
New research from the University of Sussex has revealed the biological limits to human compassion and empathy. The study found a stark contrast between how the brain processes information about risk to human lives and information ...
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Jul 28, 2026
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