A new study found that rates of intentional substance exposures at school reported to U.S. poison centers increased substantially among elementary- and middle-school-aged children from 2000 through 2024, while high-school-aged ...
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Sep 29, 2026
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As marketers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create content and improve the efficiency of their workflows, a new study by a Penn State researcher and collaborators proposes an approach to deploying ...
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Oct 2, 2026
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With the 2026 midterm elections around the corner, voters may be feeling everything from excitement to fear. But how might anger motivate political activism and, ultimately, influence who turns out to vote?
Social Sciences
Oct 16, 2026
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The University of York's Cost of Living Research Group has examined modern living standards across the city and revealed the extent of hidden pockets of poverty and inequality in one of the North's most affluent cities.
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2026
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How can AI provide police officers with better support in complex situations? In an interdisciplinary collaboration, researchers in police research and computing science at Umeå University have explored the opportunities ...
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Oct 8, 2026
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Our experience of eating is shaped by the combined influence of vision, smell, touch and taste. The way food is presented can shape diners' expectations before they even taste it. Visual features, such as arrangement and ...
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Oct 8, 2026
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In online "prepper" communities—where people discuss ways to prepare for potential emergencies and disruptions—members often jokingly refer to their "zombie apocalypse" skills.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2026
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From coffee shops to customer service call centers, most people believe they have a good sense of how long a service will take. But new research from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business shows that customers ...
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Sep 25, 2026
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People are increasingly turning to AI for advice. A 2026 Pew report found that 10% of Americans use chatbots for emotional support or companionship. Some even find a charismatic leader in AI.
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Sep 29, 2026
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The funniest post you saw this week may not have come from a friend; it may have come from a brand. Whether it is Kohl's, Wendy's, or Netflix, brands are behaving more like internet users than traditional advertisers.
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