People with higher incomes also score higher on IQ-tests—up to a point. At high incomes the relationship plateaus and the top 1% score even slightly lower on the test than those whose incomes rank right below them. This ...
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Feb 8, 2023
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In contrast to what many believe, Swedish men and women with higher incomes have more children, new research from Stockholm University shows. This pattern is particularly clear for men and grows stronger over time: the more ...
Social Sciences
Nov 16, 2022
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For most of U.S. history, sports betting was rare.
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2022
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By broadening access to higher education in their local geographic area, regional public universities increase the economic and social mobility of the residents in their counties, says new research co-written by a team of ...
Economics & Business
Oct 21, 2022
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Despite major COVID-19 disruptions, a survey study involving more than 8,300 students at 29 colleges and universities revealed that most maintained their trust in their institutions, at least in the early pandemic months.
Education
Sep 20, 2022
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Too much noise is detrimental to health, leading to sleep disorders, increased blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Those who are constantly exposed to increased noise levels without protection must even contend with ...
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2022
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Sugar-sweetened beverages are a known contributor to several health issues, including poor diet quality, weight gain and diabetes. While several studies have shown that taxing sweetened beverages significantly reduces purchasing, ...
Economics & Business
Jul 8, 2022
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Contemporary humans are still evolving, but natural selection favors those with lower earnings and poorer education—according to research from the University of East Anglia.
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2022
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The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people choosing to become "microworkers," a new study shows.
Economics & Business
Jul 1, 2022
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Should journalists always treat an issue even-handedly? Our research reveals that when it comes to climate change, many Australians would prefer they didn't. For general news, people want news outlets to reflect a range of ...
Social Sciences
Jun 15, 2022
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