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Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests

Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent years. Lonely people are twice as likely to become depressed, and loneliness is a key risk factor ...

Five common misconceptions about women and entrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs are essential for the Canadian economy, a fact recognized by the government's Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. This strategy was launched in 2018 and has seen nearly $7 billion be put toward supporting ...

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Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds
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Confidence drives feedback-seeking behavior: Insights into learning and motivation
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Here's something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the 'Great Sport Myth' may be problematic
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Charity campaigns are using outdated representations of Africa, says new paper
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The rise of the micro-influencer on social media
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Arts universities found to have significant societal role in promoting social sustainability
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Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice
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Report sheds light on human rights abuses worldwide
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Indonesian social forestry often excludes women from decisions, risking greater inequality
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Disinformation and deepfakes played a part in the US election. Australia should expect the same
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Science continues to exclude Indigenous communities—fixing this benefits everyone
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Internet use in adults over age 50 linked to better mental health
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Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors
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Majority of clothes being donated are exported or discarded: Study calls for city fashion waste shakeup
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R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth: Cross-cultural study finds these associations may be universal
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Parents lie to children all the time—but they should think twice about it
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School social workers an underutilized resource as mental health challenges in children sees increase
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Archaeology
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Astronomy
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Ecology
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Archaeology
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