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Ancient tools from a South African cave reveal connections between prehistoric people
In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details in the chipped edges ...
Archaeology
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Abuse of NZ female MPs is commonplace, researchers find
Female Members of Parliament in New Zealand are being assaulted with weapons, threatened with rape and subjected to death threats in the course of their work, a study led by the University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou ...
Social Sciences
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Helping women sport officials feel safe, included
Community sporting groups are being encouraged to make their organizations more welcoming and inclusive after La Trobe University research found systemic challenges made women officials feel excluded, undermined, and unsafe.
Social Sciences
13 hours ago
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The 'monogamy superiority myth': New research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying
From "The Bachelor" to "Married at First Sight," reality TV sells us the idea that one perfect partner will complete us.
Social Sciences
13 hours ago
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Child sexual exploitation and abuse is a multibillion-dollar industry—new report shows who benefits
The sexual exploitation and abuse of children has become a multibillion-dollar global trade. The chilling reality of this profit-driven, highly lucrative industry is laid bare by new findings from myself and colleagues at ...
Social Sciences
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Why you should think twice before using shorthand like 'thx' and 'k' in your texts
My brother's text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: "hru," "wyd," "plz"—truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. I'll often find myself second-guessing whether "gr8" means actual excitement ...
Social Sciences
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The number of US nonparents who never want children is growing
Recent data from the Pew Research Center suggest that Americans are rethinking whether they want to become parents. This could be part of a long-term trend, as a research team from Michigan State University found that the ...
Social Sciences
14 hours ago
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Study reveals gender differences in preference for lip size
A new study by psychologists has shed light on the way lip size could influence perceptions of facial attractiveness.
Social Sciences
15 hours ago
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Team delivers framework for tackling modern slavery and human trafficking
Prof. Andrew Thompson, a leading expert in global and imperial history in the Faculty of History at Oxford University, has presented a new Framework of Analysis for Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking at the United Nations ...
Social Sciences
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The 'morning shed': A brief history of the sometimes dangerous lengths women have gone to look beautiful
In TikTok's latest viral beauty trend "the morning shed," beauty influencers "shed" hair and skin products that have been worn overnight. These include hair styling items, skin masks and creams, and physical products such ...
Social Sciences
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Contagious quitting? New study links peer behavior to employee turnover
A new study led by the University of South Florida and the University of Cincinnati sheds light on the powerful impact of workplace cohorts on newcomer retention. The findings provide critical insights for organizations seeking ...
Social Sciences
17 hours ago
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New book explains the public health costs of prisons and policing
Assistant Professor of Latin American and Latino studies Carlos Martinez is a medical anthropologist, whose work often focuses on the health consequences of policing, incarceration, and deportation. His latest co-edited book, ...
Social Sciences
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Love in translation: Study explores sacrifice and strength in intercultural relationships
A man downsizes his Día de los Muertos altar to make room for Halloween. A woman decides not to teach her children Swahili so they can learn their father's language instead. Another skips summer gatherings on the reservation ...
Social Sciences
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Study uncovers a brain circuit linked to the intensity of political behavior
People diagnosed with various mental health disorders can sometimes start engaging in intense political behavior, such as violent protests, civil disobedience and the aggressive expression of political views. So far, however, ...
Bold packaging colors impact consumer behavior: Study reveals surprising effects on product use
Brightly colored packaging does more than attract attention on store shelves. A new study in the Journal of Marketing reveals that highly saturated colors on product packaging significantly influence consumer perceptions ...
Social Sciences
22 hours ago
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Can individual billing reduce water waste?
Water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource worldwide, and the question of water management is becoming an ever more pressing issue in Sweden as well. Despite this, water is often priced in a way that can lead to overconsumption, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2025
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Early education linked to reduced risky behavior in teens
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors among teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in the rollout of the program, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2025
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Understanding consumer dynamics in community-supported agriculture
Conventional food production and distribution systems degrade the environment due to several aspects, like overuse of fertilizers and high greenhouse gas emissions. This necessitates a shift toward low environmental impact, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2025
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Study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by child and family services
A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and ...
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2025
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New AI tool makes sense of public opinion data in minutes, not months
A powerful new AI tool, published today, offers a fast, low-cost way to understand public attitudes—by automatically identifying common themes in open-ended responses to surveys and policy consultations.
Social Sciences
Apr 8, 2025
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