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Education Jul 26, 2024

Communicating numbers boosts trust in climate change science, research suggests

The intuition to distill hard numbers like "90 percent" into words like "almost all" may help make science and statistics more accessible, but new research shows that isn't necessarily the best way to engage people online.

Social Sciences Jul 9, 2024

Trauma-sensitive climate change education can develop truthful hope

Summer is a time for educators and students to recharge. For educators, this opportunity to reflect and regroup often includes planning for how to support students in the next school year. It is becoming increasingly important ...

Social Sciences Jun 6, 2024

Meet the 'new consumer': How shopper behavior is changing in a post-inflation world

After a long anticipated wait, the Bank of Canada has finally decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. The decision marks a departure from the series of interest rate hikes that were previously implemented to curb ...

Environment May 27, 2024

Can marketing classes teach sustainability? Four key insights

Young adults have an important role to play in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Adopted by all UN member nations, the SDGs offer a frame for an ambitious plan to transform our world ...

Social Sciences May 21, 2024

Study suggests to buy experiences, not things, to combat loneliness

Last year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy released an advisory that described loneliness and isolation as a national epidemic, with health consequences that rival those associated with cigarette smoking and obesity.

Social Sciences May 9, 2024

Study explores what helps agritourism grow

According to researchers from The University of Western Australia, location, authenticity, interaction, and learning are important factors in enhancing agritourism experiences.

Social Sciences May 8, 2024

Disadvantaged entrepreneurs often fear success, but new research can help

When low-income entrepreneurs start their own businesses, they frequently fear failureā€”a well-documented phenomenon. But over time, they may also fear success, given the costs and unknowns it can bring, and this barrier ...

Education May 7, 2024

Risky outdoor play can boost science education

Risky play should be incorporated into early childhood science education in nature-based settings to lay early foundations for science education, says Deakin researcher.

Social Sciences May 6, 2024

Art-based approaches can encourage fresh perspectives on the future

Art can contribute to futures thinking in various ways, such as inspiring alternative futures through mediums like science fiction in films and literature, encapsulating future scenarios through artistic illustrations, and ...

Environment Apr 25, 2024

How marketing classes can rescue 'ugly produce' from becoming food waste

At a time of rising food costs and growing food insecurity, a large percentage of food grown for consumption never reaches our tables.

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