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Indigenous US farm workers face greater job-related pain compared to undocumented peers, study suggests
Farming is a notoriously hard profession with long hours spent operating dangerous equipment and performing other arduous tasks. New Rice University research finds that Indigenous farm employees—many of whom have legal ...
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Online misinformation most likely to be believed by ideological extremists, study shows
Political observers have been troubled by the rise of online misinformation—a concern that has grown as we approach Election Day. However, while the spread of fake news may pose threats, a new study finds that its influence ...
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Study suggests simple steps that may improve team ethics
Instead of ending a group meeting asking if anyone has any questions, a professor at UT Arlington suggests asking participants if they can think of anything that might go wrong with the plan discussed.
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How the Taliban's new 'vice and virtue' law erases women by justifying violence against them
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people's freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls.
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What should declining Japanese cities do?
Aging societies and population decline have been on the rise globally, but in Japan, the situation has been exacerbated ten-fold. A staggering 36.21 million people, or 28.9% of the populace, are 65 and over. Further, 74.6% ...
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Why we need to talk about older people and climate change in Africa
Africa is often viewed as a relatively young continent, with less than 7% of the population over 60. But this is set to change. Declining fertility rates and increasing life expectancy mean that by 2050, the number of people ...
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What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ—but not as much as you'd think
We all admire wise people, don't we? Whether it's a thoughtful teacher, a compassionate doctor, or an elder in the community, we recognize wisdom when we see it. But have you ever thought about how people in different cultures ...
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Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities "must not become the norm."
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Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds
Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, "Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, ...
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Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows
After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska's families is vital to ensure the "good life" for all Nebraska ...
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Workplace well-being programs often don't work—but here's how to make them better
The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers ...
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Why the changing representation of dwarfism in Disney's live action Snow White remake is so important
The upcoming release of Disney's live action remake of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," currently scheduled for March 2025, has been surrounded by controversy—so much so that the film's trailer has received over 1 million ...
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Sep 29, 2024
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Sexual fantasies: Should you share them with a partner?
The actor Gillian Anderson has just released a book of sexual fantasies. Titled Want, it catalogs a diverse range of fantasies submitted anonymously by women from around the world.
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Sep 28, 2024
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Study reveals which men may be more likely to commit sexual assault
She swiped right and wants to meet up. Soon, you've both had a few drinks and dim the lights. Suddenly, the mood shifts: She pulls back, puts a hand up, even says no.
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Sep 27, 2024
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Expert discusses authoritarian tactics in the 2024 US presidential campaign
The heated 2024 U.S. presidential election is frequently characterized as a choice between democracy and dictatorship, or democracy and autocracy, especially with the publication of Project 2025, the extreme, far-right playbook ...
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Sep 27, 2024
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How large language models are changing collective intelligence
Within teams, organizations, markets and online communities, ideas from a larger group can help to solve complex problems. Large language models (LLMs) are emerging as powerful tools to unlock even greater potential. Picture ...
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Sep 27, 2024
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Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Research explores 'individuality'
Cassandra Dean and Alexis Dean are fourth-year students with much in common. They are fraternal twins who enrolled at Northeastern University together.
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Sep 27, 2024
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Millennial Black women navigate when and where to express style
Millennial Black women feel they have autonomy and flexibility in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives, according to a new qualitative study. But at work, they feel compelled to adapt to a more restrictive ...
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Sep 26, 2024
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Team debunks research showing Facebook's news-feed algorithm curbs election misinformation
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst have published work in the journal Science calling into question the conclusions of a widely reported study—published in Science in ...
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Sep 26, 2024
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Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores
Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals' well-being and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and ...
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Sep 26, 2024
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