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Could bullying be an evolutionary trait?
Bullying is a serious problem that impacts hundreds of millions of young people across the world each year. Defined as the goal-directed, harmful abuse of a power imbalance, bullying can cause serious, long-term physical ...
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Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science
When I taught research methods to undergraduates, I would start by asking whether anyone in the class had $20. Though harder to come by thanks to digital payment options, inevitably someone would produce a $20 bill. I would ...
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How a gaming program is giving neurodivergent kids a power up
In recent years, awareness and celebration of neurodiversity has been increasing.
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How power at work follows you at home—for better and worse
New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can impact your ability to relax at home. The study, authored by researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State University, ...
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White-collar crimes: 'Fall from grace' and the stigma of reentry into society
People convicted of federal white-collar crimes come from different social and demographic backgrounds compared to those convicted of other offenses. Typically older and from the middle class, white-collar offenders face ...
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Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education; here's what evidence shows can change that
Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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Mar 22, 2025
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Study: People select feedback to flatter others, except when they dislike them
People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves, but not when they dislike them. That's the finding of a new study by psychologists at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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A transition point in romantic relationships may signal the beginning of their end
The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Preparing for catastrophic fire danger days a challenge for many older Australians, survey indicates
Most older Australians recently surveyed by Flinders University would not follow the Country Fire Services' advice regarding catastrophic fire danger days.
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Mar 21, 2025
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Research society's self-evaluation finds gaps in diversity and inclusion among its members
A new study reveals disparities in representation and inclusion among Sleep Research Society members, shedding light on the experiences of historically minoritized individuals within the organization. The findings highlight ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Women's earnings fall 10% four years after menopause diagnosis
Women experience a significant fall in earnings in the years following a menopause diagnosis, with more women stopping work and others working fewer hours, according to a UCL working paper published by the Institute for Fiscal ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence; space stations could face the same challenges
Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa's SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault.
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Mar 21, 2025
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Ethnic minority veterans twice as likely to face unemployment, study finds
Ethnic minority veterans are twice as likely to be unemployed as their white peers, a new University of Warwick study has found.
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Mar 21, 2025
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Research explores a proposed legalization of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize the practice without disrupting the foundations ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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In police recruitment efforts, humanizing officers can boost interest
Many U.S. police departments face a serious recruiting and staffing crisis, which has spurred a re-examination of recruitment methods. In a new study, researchers have drawn on the field of intergroup communication to analyze ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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Discrimination in the job application process? It depends, says research
Researchers at the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have investigated who is discriminated against and under what conditions when applying for a job or promotion. The results show that a high qualification is a good ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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AI-driven interviews with children may boost accuracy in witness accounts
In a first-of-its-kind study published in the journal PLOS ONE, an international team of researchers led by scholars from New York University Shanghai and Åbo Akademi University in Turku, Finland has explored the potential ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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The hidden anatomy of The Kiss: Klimt's red disks through a medical and artistic lens
Professor Im Joo Rhyu, director of the Korea University Graduate Program for Convergence & Translational Biomedicine and faculty member in the Department of Anatomy, led a study investigating the medical and artistic significance ...
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Mar 20, 2025
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High school sports are losing athletes to private clubs, but schools can keep them by focusing on character development
Not long ago, high school students who wanted to play football, basketball or another sport had few options other than trying out for their school team. And it was to high school gymnasiums and fields that recruiters flocked ...
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Mar 19, 2025
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Is Google Maps brainwashing us? It might be if the theory of 'extended cognition' is correct
More than a billion people use Google Maps to help them navigate their world every month. If you own a smartphone, the odds are better than average you're one of those people.
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Mar 19, 2025
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