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Social Sciences May 27, 2024

Over 300 million young people have experienced online sexual abuse, exploitation, finds metastudy

It takes a lot to shock Kelvin Lay. My friend and colleague was responsible for setting up Africa's first dedicated child exploitation and human trafficking units, and for many years he was a senior investigating officer ...

Social Sciences May 27, 2024

Researcher: Cyberflashing is a form of gendered sexual violence that must be taken seriously

Sexting—sending sexually suggestive or explicit messages and images—is now a widespread practice, and can be a healthy way to express and explore sexuality. However, there is a need to distinguish between consensual sexting ...

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 ...

Plants & Animals May 26, 2024

Two orphaned Black bears released back into wild after rehabilitation by San Diego Humane Society

Two orphaned Black bears have been released back into the wild, ending their nearly year-long rehabilitation at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, according to officials.

Social Sciences May 23, 2024

'Facebook probably knows I sell drugs'—how young people's digital footprints can threaten their future prospects

Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception.

Environment May 23, 2024

Shedding light on the chemical enigma of sulfur trioxide in the atmosphere

Researchers at Tampere University have discovered that sulfur trioxide can form products other than sulfuric acid in the atmosphere by interacting with organic and inorganic acids.

Agriculture May 23, 2024

How farming could change in a post-growth world

Degrowth, or the idea that we can save the planet by shrinking our economies, is ceasing to be a fringe concept. In the past years, green politicians across the EU have increasingly claimed the school of thought offers the ...

Astronomy May 23, 2024

Stargazing in broad daylight: How a multi-lens telescope is changing astronomy

Astronomers at Macquarie University have pioneered a new technique for observing celestial objects during the day, potentially allowing around-the-clock visual monitoring of satellites and greatly improving safety on Earth ...

Social Sciences May 22, 2024

Chamber pots, shared toilets and DIY plumbing: China's toilet revolution exposes social inequalities

Urbanization in China tends to be depicted in terms of towering skyscrapers and multilane highways—the city reaching upwards and outwards. Not much thought is given to the vast, but less eye-catching, urban infrastructure ...

Economics & Business May 22, 2024

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn't sold raises First Amendment concerns

TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the ...

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