The world according to Itskov: Futurists convene at GF2045 (Part 1)
As many Phys.org readers undoubtedly know, Einstein famously said that imagination is more important than knowledge – but there's more to it.
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Ancient Jordan mass grave reveals human impact of first known pandemic
"A plague is upon us'' may have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.
Archaeology
Jan 20, 2026
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With little knowledge comes great confidence: Study reveals relationship between knowledge and attitudes toward science
Overconfidence has long been recognized as a critical problem in judgment and decision making.
Social Sciences
Sep 14, 2023
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Legalizing child pornography is linked to lower rates of child sex abuse: study
Could making child pornography legal lead to lower rates of child sex abuse? It could well do, according to a new study by Milton Diamond, from the University of Hawaii, and colleagues.
Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2010
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Digital distraction in class is on the rise, study says
College students spend more class time than ever playing with their smartphones and other digital devices, according to a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study.
Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2016
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Bilingual children cannot 'turn off' their language knowledge, says researcher
Worldwide, there are more children who grow up learning multiple languages than children learning only one. And yet monolingualism is often taken as a starting point, for example in school. Research by linguist Elly Koutamanis ...
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2024
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From Baby Boomers to Gen Alpha: Sociology professor asks 'Is it time to stop talking about generations?'
"Millennials don't really want to work. They're far too focused on avocado toast and chai lattes!" Just one of the many clichés expressed by workers over the age of 50. And those being criticized? Well, they often reply with ...
Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2024
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Researchers fear the spoken 'r' is ready to roll away from the last bastion of rhoticity in England
How do you pronounce your "r"s towards the ends of words like Shearer, purr, nerd and pore? And what about those in car, bird and her?
Social Sciences
Dec 19, 2023
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Study uncovers link between musical preferences and our inner moral compass
A new study, published in PLOS ONE, has uncovered a remarkable connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding new light on the profound influence that music can have on our moral compass.
Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2023
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In social networks, group boundaries promote the spread of ideas, study finds
Social networks affect every aspect of our lives, from the jobs we get and the technologies we adopt to the partners we choose and the healthiness of our lifestyles. But where do they come from?
Social Sciences
Jun 22, 2015
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