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Ecology Apr 25, 2023

Local food is not enough—we need a sustainable transition in the food system, say researchers

Having highlighted the failures and fragility of a globalized food system, the COVID-19 pandemic created a sudden infatuation with local consumption, which was widely encouraged by the Québec government as a measure to mitigate ...

Education Apr 18, 2023

Study finds early educators around the world feel burned out and devalued, suggests ways to help

South Australia's royal commission into early childhood education led by Julia Gillard has released an interim report. The key recommendation is preschool for all three-year-olds (in a move similar to other states). But ...

Social Sciences Apr 7, 2023

Study examines how working moms in distance education navigate distractions and achieve academic success

A significant percentage of college students in the United States are parents. According to studies, about 20% of undergraduate students and more than a third of graduate students are raising children under the age of 18, ...

Plants & Animals Apr 6, 2023

Opinion: Can a 'nature repair market' really save Australia's environment? It's not perfect, but it's worth a shot

Australia has embarked on an experiment to create a market for biodiversity. No, we're not talking about buying and selling wildlife, although, sadly, there is a black market for that. This is about repairing and restoring ...

Social Sciences Apr 6, 2023

Why Dungeons and Dragons is good for the workplace

A team of adventurers traverse a dungeon to defeat a mighty dragon and, through their victory, save the realm. Meanwhile, a design team skillfully adapts its product to evolving customer demands through a global pandemic—saving ...

Social Sciences Apr 5, 2023

Should you schedule sex? We looked at whether spontaneous or unplanned sex is more satisfying

Portrayals of sex in TV and movies often involve passionate, spur-of-the-moment encounters that seem to have little forethought or planning. Media depictions of sex might then send the message that a feature of hot, fulfilling ...

Social Sciences Apr 4, 2023

Family support protects trans young people, but their families need support too

In her address to the National Press Club of Australia today, actress, writer and advocate Georgie Stone OAM is sharing her experience as a young trans person growing up in Australia.

Political science Mar 31, 2023

As the US pushes to make daylight saving permanent, should Australia move in the same direction?

Sunday will mark the end of the Daylight Saving Time (DST) in eastern Australia, but there are many who would like to see it last longer or permanently.

Social Sciences Mar 29, 2023

Study of mental health and well-being promotion in Irish workplaces

A landmark study of health and well-being promotion in Irish workplaces is published today (March 29), to reveal the first national mental health picture of the impact of the pandemic across Irish workplaces.

Social Sciences Mar 28, 2023

Don't let financial shame be your ruin: Open conversations can help ease the burden of personal debt

Nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders are worried about the cost of living, and a quarter are worried about putting food on the table. But the shame that can come with financial stress is preventing some people from seeking ...

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