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From sermons to silent retreats, study shows many people are bored by spiritual practice
We commonly consider spiritual practices as sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers at the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many people feel bored during ...
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Indigenous languages: The pace of extinction is slower than expected—but still alarming
On average, every month across the globe, two Indigenous languages disappear, according to the United Nations. And 40% of the world's languages, mostly Indigenous, are threatened with long-term extinction as fewer and fewer ...
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'Urban exodus' during COVID-19 pandemic: Migration priorities shifted to connections over work and housing
During the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread migration from urban centers, known as "urban exodus," occurred. In the context of pandemic-driven urban exodus, households with children emerged as notable migrants due to the spread ...
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Modern workplaces were never designed for mothers, and it's time for that to change
Close to 80 percent of mothers work outside the home, yet they are are consistently paid less for their work and passed up for job opportunities.
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Urban highways cut opportunities for social relationships, says study
Urban highways are promised to get people to their destinations faster—and bring them together. But at the same time, they reduce social connections between people within the city, especially at distances of less than 5 ...
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Paying attention to how multilingual children read can help foster reading for pleasure
Just 34.6% of children in the UK read for pleasure, according to a 2024 survey by the National Literacy Trust. This is the lowest number since the annual survey began in 2005—down from 43.4% in the previous year.
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Anger is a flow of emotion like water through a hose. It helps to know when to turn it up or down and how to direct it
Pretty much everyone will sometimes struggle with anger at work. People fear the wrath of abusive supervisors, suppress anger to maintain a façade of professionalism, or vent anger toward co-workers who are, fairly or not, ...
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Celebrity endorsements can drive advocacy by fans, researcher finds
The South Korean boy band BTS boasts a fanbase of tens of millions of dedicated listeners, known for their devotion to the group and its social causes. New research from Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Baobao ...
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New study finds care-experienced young people face higher education hurdles
According to new research published today by the Rees Center at the Department of Education, University of Oxford, four times fewer care leavers and others with experience of children's social care enter higher education ...
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The ethics of tipping: Interviews with chefs provide insights
Anyone who likes to visit their local cafe is familiar with the following scenario. Upon purchasing your lunch, a cashier turns a payment screen toward you: "This will just ask you a few questions."
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Mar 5, 2025
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'Women don't need to be fixed': Researcher points to systemic issue for cause of gender inequality
"Women are the problem"—this unspoken narrative has been circulating in the world of work for decades. Countless initiatives and programs are designed to make women "fit" for a career. But what if the problem isn't the ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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Banning swearing in Formula One could be bad for drivers
Motor sport's governing body the FIA (International Automobile Federation) has not ruled out extending its recent swearing ban to Formula One (F1) team radio communication. Last month FIA president Mohammed Sulayem said the ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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How schools can improve gender equality in Latin America
In Latin America, deeply ingrained cultural beliefs about gender roles—what women and men should and shouldn't do—persist. This is despite increased involvement by women in traditionally male spheres, such as business ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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No evidence that personality traits are revealed during ambiguous image testing
A pair of psychologists in the U.K. report that there is no scientific basis for the idea that personality traits influence what people see first in ambiguous images on the internet. In their study, published in the journal ...
Ethnic minority immigrants in England consistently exposed to higher levels of air pollution, finds study
Ethnic minority immigrants in England are exposed to significantly higher levels of air pollution than natives and immigrants from western countries, finds a new report led by UCL researchers.
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Mar 5, 2025
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Digital havens: How the oppressed create online sanctuaries
Online threats, hatred and harassment have led people who feel discriminated against to create digital spaces where they can feel safe. According to a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg, these spaces are characterized ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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Bringing art into classrooms can benefit students who are learning to speak English
Most English-language learning classrooms use conventional teaching methods that focus on grammar drills, vocabulary memorization, reading comprehension and structured writing tasks—all with the emphasis on language accuracy. ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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Simple physical gestures can counteract stereotypes introduced by subtle linguistic cues
Even when the intention is to express equality, speech can still reinforce gender stereotypes, because biases can slip through via subtle linguistic cues. For example, a subject-complement statement (SCS) such as "Girls are ...
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Mar 5, 2025
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The child boss in 'Severance' reveals a devastating truth about work and child-rearing in the 21st century
In the second season of "Severance," there's an unexpected character: a child supervisor named Miss Huang, who matter-of-factly explains she's a child "because of when I was born."
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Mar 5, 2025
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'Self-silencing' in conversations linked to altered personal actions
People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to "self-silence" themselves in conversation—and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found.
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Mar 5, 2025
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