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Social Sciences 24 minutes ago

Study finds half of First Nations birthing parents experience interventions by child and family services

A joint study by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs' (AMC) and researchers from the University of Manitoba reveals that First Nations birthing parents in Manitoba experience significantly higher rates of contact with Child and ...

Social Sciences 4 hours ago

Too much screentime can put young children at odds with their parents

New research into the associations between digital device use and children's well-being reveals the negative links between screen time and parent-child relationships.

Plants & Animals 9 hours ago

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that aims to bring back lost species.

Economics & Business 9 hours ago

Investments in education offset the negative impact of low fertility on long-term economic sustainability, finds study

A recently published study by Mikko Myrskylä, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock, Germany, shows how money spent on education compensates for the influence of low birth rates ...

Social Sciences 23 hours ago

What our reaction to 'Adolescence' tells us about our fear of boys, sex and the internet

News feeds have been flooded with reactions to "Adolescence," Netflix's newest viral hit. Released in March, the limited series racked up over 66 million views in just two weeks, making it the platform's most-watched limited ...

Archaeology Apr 7, 2025

Ireland's neolithic passage tombs were not just the burial place of the elite

In County Meath in eastern Ireland sits the world heritage site of Brú na Bóinne. The late 4th millennium BC megalithic tombs have been labeled "passage tombs" by archaeologists because they typically feature a narrow passage ...

Mathematics Apr 5, 2025

Parents' fear of math linked to lower achievement in children

Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students feel nervous, helpless ...

Plants & Animals Apr 5, 2025

Young plants' vulnerability linked to growth-energy trade-off

From toddlers in daycare to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily than adults—a phenomenon that has long puzzled parents and scientists alike.

Biotechnology Apr 4, 2025

Certain sunflower strains can be induced to form seeds without pollination

Syngenta Biotechnology China-led research, with partners in the U.S., France, the UK, Chile, the Netherlands, Argentina, and across China, has discovered that sunflowers can form viable haploid seeds through parthenogenesis ...

Social Sciences Apr 3, 2025

Gender role beliefs can shape desire for parenthood

Lead researchers Nicole Hiekel from the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) and Katia Begall from the Radboud Universiteit examined how gender role attitudes influence family planning decisions. The researchers ...

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