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More rhythm, less blues: Program boosts class behavior
From flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, experiencing rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages. Now a University of the Sunshine Coast study published ...
Social Sciences
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People with dark personality traits are naturally inclined towards leadership roles, finds new study
Can you tell if you're working with a narcissist or a psychopath? A new study suggests that people's job choices may offer some clues, especially in fields built on leadership and persuasion such as business, politics, and ...
Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
Sexual misconduct—including sexual harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence and sexual assault—is a common problem on U.S. college campuses.
Social Sciences
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Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2026
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First archaeological case of cleft lip identified in China reveals inclusive care in Qing dynasty community
Orofacial clefts (OC; cleft lips and/or palates) require intense care immediately after birth and can lead to lifelong difficulties with eating and speaking, leading to social marginalization, stigmatization, and exclusion. ...
After the guns fall silent, violence follows children home across Africa for years to come
For the first time, a study has shown a direct link between political violence and violence against children, adolescents and young adults perpetrated by family members, acquaintances and peer groups. The findings are based ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2026
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Kinship interlocks: How the rich stay rich
How do some wealthy families remain in the upper class for many generations, while other rich families do not? That is the question author Shay O'Brien (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) tackles in the sociological study ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2026
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Voluntarily disclosing incarceration may help job prospects, study shows
New research led by the University of Houston suggests that formerly incarcerated people are more likely to receive job search assistance if they voluntarily disclose their past while highlighting accomplishments earned during ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2026
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Can we trust the science shaping our lives?
Improved methods for social and behavioral sciences research could help enhance public trust in science, says a new study that investigated the robustness of data analysis to understand whether it reliably stood the test ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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New study finds 12- to 17-year-olds willing to engage in democracy, but feel anxious, unheard, distrustful of politics
A major new U.K. study of 12- to 17-year-olds finds that, while most adolescents say they would vote and are interested in politics, their willingness to engage is linked to their anxiety about the future, low trust in political ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Gifted men exhibit lower levels of conservatism compared to their average-intelligence counterparts, finds study
Individuals with high intellectual ability frequently occupy leadership roles across business, science, and politics. To date, it has not been definitively established whether a high intelligence quotient correlates with ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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What do sushi, climbing and smoking have in common? How we talk about risk
Next week, Sara Perlstein will defend her Ph.D. on risk talk: the everyday conversations we have about risks with people close to us. From eating sushi to climbing or smoking, these informal talks shape how we deal with danger ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Feeling lonely? Try a walk in the great outdoors
Taking part in activities can make you less lonely, because you meet people, and because social gatherings are a positive thing. But can the mere fact of being active, especially in natural surroundings, help prevent loneliness?
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Why couples may be wrong to dread talking about money
For many couples, few conversations feel more uncomfortable than talking about money. But new research suggests financial discussions tend to go better than partners anticipate. In a study published in Social Psychological ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Improving everyday journeys for women and girls
Welsh local authorities will have new guidance to help make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for women and girls, thanks to work led by an Aberystwyth University academic.
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Too hot to handle? How heat is reshaping US population shifts
As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it's widely assumed that rising temperatures will push people to pack up and leave. But new research from Florida Atlantic University challenges that narrative, showing ...
Social Sciences
Apr 16, 2026
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Economic hardship tied to increased violence across California
Economic instability—including job loss, food insecurity, eviction and homelessness—is strongly associated with higher rates of violence among California adults, according to a new statewide survey led by the University of ...
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2026
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Crowd flow measurements reveal hidden slowdowns and standstills in dense public spaces
How can public spaces remain safe when large crowds move through them? Engineers and researchers who study these environments often rely on physical models borrowed from fluid dynamics—a branch of physics that describes the ...
Mathematics
Apr 15, 2026
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Shakespeare's 'missing' London house mapped with new discovery
The exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property can now be pinpointed to a quiet Blackfriars street, thanks to the discovery of a previously unknown floorplan. The discovery, made by Shakespeare expert Professor ...
Archaeology
Apr 15, 2026
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Why gay men can feel more attractive when they travel
Why do some gay men feel more attractive or noticed when they travel, especially on apps like Grindr? New research suggests it is not just confidence or a change of scenery; it is about how being in a new place changes how ...
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2026
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