How a gaming program is giving neurodivergent kids a power up
In recent years, awareness and celebration of neurodiversity has been increasing.
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Could bullying be an evolutionary trait?
Bullying is a serious problem that impacts hundreds of millions of young people across the world each year. Defined as the goal-directed, harmful abuse of a power imbalance, bullying can cause serious, long-term physical ...
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Cuts to research into inequality, disparities and other DEIA topics harm science
When I taught research methods to undergraduates, I would start by asking whether anyone in the class had $20. Though harder to come by thanks to digital payment options, inevitably someone would produce a $20 bill. I would ...
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How power at work follows you at home—for better and worse
New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can impact your ability to relax at home. The study, authored by researchers at the University of Florida and Florida State University, ...
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White-collar crimes: 'Fall from grace' and the stigma of reentry into society
People convicted of federal white-collar crimes come from different social and demographic backgrounds compared to those convicted of other offenses. Typically older and from the middle class, white-collar offenders face ...
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Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education; here's what evidence shows can change that
Keir Starmer says the current benefits system is unsustainable, unfair and needs changing to avoid a wasted generation of young people who are not in education, employment or training (Neet).
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A transition point in romantic relationships may signal the beginning of their end
The end of a romantic relationship usually does not come out of the blue but is indicated one or two years before the breakup. As the results of a psychological study have demonstrated, the terminal stage of a relationship ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Study: People select feedback to flatter others, except when they dislike them
People generally try to make other people feel good about themselves, but not when they dislike them. That's the finding of a new study by psychologists at the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence; space stations could face the same challenges
Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa's SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault.
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Research explores a proposed legalization of polygamy in Australia
Polygamy—a legally or customarily recognized marriage involving three or more people—is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalize the practice without disrupting the foundations ...
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Mar 21, 2025
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