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Social Sciences Feb 13, 2023

Managing stress at work: Three things your employer could do for you

Earning a living can be stressful. Whether it's time constraints, difficult colleagues, a lack of autonomy, or an unreasonable workload, it's hard to think of a job that doesn't come with a certain amount of pressure.

Economics & Business Jan 25, 2023

The cost of school uniforms is a barrier to education, but there are ways to level the playing field

This year's perennial back-to-school uniform discussion happens during a cost of living crisis. And we already know that the upfront and maintenance costs of school uniforms are a stress for families on lower incomes, in ...

Social Sciences Jan 24, 2023

Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people, says study

The potential for being judged online could be affecting the ability of adolescents to concentrate on everyday tasks, a study by UNSW Sydney researchers finds.

Education Jan 19, 2023

How ChatGPT robs students of motivation to write and think for themselves

When the company OpenAI launched its new artificial intelligence program, ChatGPT, in late 2022, educators began to worry. ChatGPT could generate text that seemed like a human wrote it. How could teachers detect whether students ...

Environment Jan 11, 2023

Landscapes need a diversity of flower colors to maximize therapeutic benefits, according to research

In a new article, the Department of Landscape Architecture's Professor Ross Cameron and Ph.D. student Liwen Zhang describe their study, "Flowers—Sunshine for the soul! How does floral color influence preference, feelings ...

Education Jan 10, 2023

Emergency remote teaching during COVID-19 lockdown brought families closer together, introduced challenges

School closures and emergency remote teaching caused by the COVID-19 pandemic put a particular strain on families with children with special educational needs. Yet, most parents felt competent in supporting the learning and ...

Social Sciences Jan 6, 2023

What exactly is 'neurodiversity?' Using accurate language about disability matters in schools

The connection between language and meaning has been well established. The language we use is directly related to the way we view and treat others. Inclusive language is imperative to achieve equitable change, grounded in ...

Economics & Business Jan 5, 2023

How gig workers have adapted to working in isolation

In the wake of the pandemic, it is clear that remote work is here to stay. It seems every week there are more news stories about workers preferring to work remotely, or companies closing physical office spaces.

Plants & Animals Dec 20, 2022

Can we ethically justify harming animals for research? There are several schools of thought

Neuralink, the biotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been accused of animal cruelty and is under federal investigation in the United States for potential animal welfare violations.

Social Sciences Dec 8, 2022

To resolve youth violence, Canada must move beyond policing and prison

The most recent shooting involving a Toronto high school student this October highlighted a rising problem with gun violence in North American schools. In Canada's largest city, it raised alarms about how the crisis is getting ...

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