When you get a text from a friend, is your immediate reaction to reply with a GIF? Do you know which GIF to send, or do you begin to scroll, searching for the perfect one? If so, it may mean more than you realize, according ...
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2023
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Idalia Fedotova, researcher at HSE University and the RAS Ivannikov Institute for System Programming, examined lexical differences across Khanty dialects and found that members of this relatively small ethnic group speak ...
Social Sciences
Jan 23, 2023
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As a species, humans are constantly interpreting signals to assess social situations and make predictions about what could happen next. Being able to tell if someone else, whether human or animal, is happy with us, about ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 7, 2022
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Have you found yourself altering how you speak when you find yourself in a more formal situation? Do you tone down your accent or stay away from words that may only be known in the area you are from? If so, you may already ...
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2022
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Remote working has become much more common since the pandemic sent people home from their offices and into the Zoom universe. This has put the onus on managers to find new and better ways to engage with and motivate staff, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2022
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A new study by social media researchers at the University of Sydney and QUT has found conspiracy theories are thriving on YouTube despite the platform's efforts to harden posting rules and guidelines.
Social Sciences
Oct 6, 2022
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It's essential for non-Aboriginal researchers to establish relationships with First Nations people when conducting research in their communities.
Social Sciences
Aug 23, 2022
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Dominant or upright postures can help people feel—and maybe even behave—more confidently. A new analysis by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the University of Bamberg and The Ohio State University ...
Social Sciences
May 16, 2022
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International nongovernmental organizations, often called NGOs, and other charities often use photos that distort the everyday realities of the people in low-income countries they seek to help despite decades of pressure ...
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2021
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found that people may not recognize that their dog is stressed when exposed to common household noises. While it's well established that sudden loud noises, such as ...
Veterinary medicine
Nov 10, 2021
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