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Family matters: Living near relatives makes us heroic and harsh

Many of us will soak in the merriment and drama that family gatherings bring during Thanksgiving. But beyond the Thanksgiving dinner table, new research suggests that living and being around family more often affects our ...

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 ...

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Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show
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Study: Brilliant white male characters more believable, some viewers say
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Educating young people about social media could be far more effective than a ban—Finland can show us how
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Race-blind college admissions harm diversity without improving quality, study finds
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Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas
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How anti-obesity drugs are linked to food waste: 1 in 4 users report an increase in discarding food
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Broadcast police communications may pose privacy risks, especially to Black men
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Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note
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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Charity campaigns are using outdated representations of Africa, says new paper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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Bioengineers develop sensors to detect food contaminants at home
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Air fryers confirmed as least polluting cooking method
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Cooling with light: Exploring optical cooling in semiconductor quantum dots
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MaTCH: An AI-powered application that allows for aggregating microplastics across studies
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Researchers show complex relationship between Arctic warming and Arctic dust
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Scientists pioneer novel heat-to-electricity conversion in semimetal WSi₂
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Observations detect the lowest mass ratio contact binary to date
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Astronomers may have discovered the explanation for the longest-period radio transient ever detected
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Ring resonators unlock new abilities in acoustic tweezers
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It might be wrecking the climate, but CO₂ is actually good for your cells
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How insects react to virtual reality gaming
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Researchers develop lysosomal 'TRAP' for clearance of viruses and variants
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Six reasons why people enjoy horror movies

The creeping shadows and haunting decorations transform the everyday into something eerie at Halloween. And you might be thinking about scaring yourself with a good horror movie.

Online hate speech surged during 2020 U.S. election, study finds

A new study published today (Oct. 29) details the ways in which the 2020 U.S. election not only incited new hate content in online communities but also how it brought those communities closer together around online hate speech.

Is political polarization unique to the US?

About 10 years ago, political scientist James Adams saw something troubling. New polls asked Americans whether they agreed or disagreed that people in the opposing political party weren't simply wrong but evil. Nearly half ...

Study reveals AI filters' influence on perceived attractiveness

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are ...