Can a full moon really bring bad luck? What about Friday the 13th?
Jeffrey Rosenthal was a young professor at the University of Toronto when he discovered he was born on a Friday—though not just any Friday.
Jeffrey Rosenthal was a young professor at the University of Toronto when he discovered he was born on a Friday—though not just any Friday.
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Sep 4, 2026
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A new study has shown that the election of Jair Bolsonaro, known for his homophobic views, as president of Brazil in 2018 caused a temporary surge in the number of same-sex marriages. The increase was particularly high in ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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One Sunday morning, Juliet* woke up to a delivery driver with a large package that she had no recollection of ordering. She was quick to dismiss it as an e-commerce mistake before the card inside helped solve the mystery: ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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Governments across Australia have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars toward women's health services in recent months and years—but having more health services won't help if people don't know they're available or how ...
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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For women involved in street sex work who took part in our research, damaged or missing teeth were more than a health problem. They could become visible reminders of lives they were trying to change.
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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Over the past decade, zero-alcohol drinks have gone from a relatively niche product to a staple in supermarket aisles, liquor stores and pubs.
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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Prom is one of the most exciting events on the school calendar for many high school seniors.
Social Sciences
Sep 4, 2026
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Americans are deeply divided. At least that's what we've been told for years. But how divided are we really? A new review suggests the answer may depend on how researchers ask the question.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2026
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There are many ways to say thank you.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2026
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Older parents can experience loneliness, emotional distress and a loss of purpose when their children leave home, according to a new pilot study by the University of Hertfordshire.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2026
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