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Urban U.S. hate crime declined slightly in 2024, but anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim crimes rose, says report
Police reports of hate crimes in 42 major U.S. cities declined 2.7% in 2024, hovering around modern records, according to preliminary data from a new multi-city survey by an emeritus researcher from California State University, ...
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Investing in your work: A fine balance between dedication and burnout
How do workaholics' self-images influence their degrees of dedication to their jobs? And how does that impact their mental health?
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Why children may have taken part in creating prehistoric cave art
A team of Tel Aviv University researchers from the field of prehistoric archaeology has proposed an innovative hypothesis regarding an intriguing question: Why did ancient humans bring their young children to cave-painting ...
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People who identify as alt-right find security in the status quo, according to research
Who are the alt-right, and what do they stand for? The term is broad—an alt-right supporter could be anyone from an armed insurrectionist to an armchair political pundit—but they tend to have one thing in common.
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Self-belief boosts workplace behavior and ethics, new study shows
New research led by Aston University and published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, has revealed how self-efficacy plays a crucial role in shaping workplace behavior.
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Authoritarian narratives can shape Japanese public opinion, researchers find
An authoritarian regime is a type of government system where power is restricted in the hands of a single leader or a group, limiting the participation of citizens in decision-making. As authoritarian states like China and ...
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Researcher finds insights into social media, activism and journalism by exploring unrest in Egypt
The 2011 Egyptian uprisings—part of what became known by many as the "Arab Spring"—were noted for their heavy social media use, with protesters often broadcasting demonstrations in real time. But a prominent Facebook ...
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School principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs
School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools. Not only do they oversee students' progress, but they are also responsible for the performance of staff ...
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Some Gen Zs are taking a 'micro-retirement.' It's one way to address burnout—but it comes with risks
For young people in the early stages of their career, the idea of waiting 40 years or more to retire might feel like a marathon. For those already feeling burned out, it can be an excruciating thought.
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Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future in UK, finds survey of youth opinion
A major new survey of young people's attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they think that UK democracy is in trouble.
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Perceived impacts of psychedelics on sexuality and intimacy explored in study
The increasing availability of legal psychedelic therapy programs, such as those in Colorado and Oregon, has led researchers to take a broader look into various aspects of how people use these substances.
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20 hours ago
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How humans across cultures and historical periods conceptualize relationships
Throughout the course of their lives, humans are known to establish and navigate an intricate web of social relationships, ranging from friendships to family bonds, romances, acquaintances, professional relationships and, ...
Tweeted metaphors shape views about immigration, study finds
People with strong political views about immigration can wield significant influence by crafting tweets laden with metaphors, shaping how others grasp this hotly contested issue.
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2025
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Personal trainers work unpaid 'like medieval serfs,' research says
Personal trainers are suffering headaches and sleeping problems from the corrosive effect of working long hours to make a living, new research shows.
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Mar 28, 2025
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Even atheists in secular countries show intuitive preferences for religious belief
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that atheists in some of the world's most secular countries show an intuitive preference for religious belief over atheism.
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2025
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Lyft drivers study reveals racial profiling by law enforcement
A team of management researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found that minority Lyft drivers in Florida are more likely to be stopped and ticketed for speeding and to be more highly fined than white ...
Fitting the 'missing puzzle pieces'—research sheds light on the deep history of social change in West Papua
Owing to its violent political history, West Papua's vibrant human past has long been ignored.
Archaeology
Mar 28, 2025
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Researchers probe over-representation of Black families in Ontario's child welfare system
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Youth Wellness Lab say they've identified key policies and practices that are contributing to the over-representation of Black children and families in Ontario's child welfare system.
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Mar 28, 2025
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Smartphone bans alone fail to equip children for healthy use of technology, say experts
Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for healthy use of technology, argues a group of international experts in The BMJ.
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Mar 27, 2025
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Partisan divide in perceptions of Ford-Kavanaugh hearings revealed
A newly-published study in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin provides insight into how Democrats and Republicans viewed the 2018 Senate hearings on sexual assault allegations against then-Supreme Court ...
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Mar 27, 2025
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