Giving thanks isn't just a holiday tradition. It's part of how humans evolved
It's the season of giving thanks—and it turns out humans have been doing it for a long, long time.
Evolution
Nov 21, 2023
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Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist
Amid her calls for governments to act on climate change, Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has spoken openly about her Asperger's syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She is not the only environmental campaigner to speak ...
Social Sciences
Oct 24, 2023
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65+ age group to outnumber under-15s in Europe by 2024
People aged 65 and older will outnumber under-15s in Europe by 2024, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning of new social, economic and health challenges.
Social Sciences
Oct 11, 2023
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Students who played sports before the pandemic did better during lockdowns
A history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown, shows a new study.
Social Sciences
Mar 27, 2023
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Persistent absence from school is a growing threat to children's education
The pandemic has exacerbated the problem of school absences. When schools reopened, fewer pupils went to school than before the COVID-19 school closures.
Social Sciences
Mar 20, 2023
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Abusive digital practices among young people heightened during COVID-19 lockdowns
COVID-19 lockdowns led to abusive digital practices amongst some young people, according to new research from the University of Surrey, conducted in partnership with Durham University.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2023
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Well-being of old natives and immigrants in Europe: Does socio-cultural integration matter?
The concept of socio-cultural integration refers to the processes through which individuals from different cultural backgrounds come to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance within a new society having migrated from their ...
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2023
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Harnessing smartphones to track how people use green spaces
A new study demonstrates how anonymized GPS data from people's smartphones can be used to monitor the public's use of parks and other green spaces in urban areas, which could help inform their management. Alessandro Filazzola ...
Ecology
Dec 15, 2022
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Bicycle paths and greenery are concentrated in affluent neighborhoods
According to a new study, Montreal's most disadvantaged neighborhoods have fewer bike paths, green spaces and trees than more prosperous neighborhoods. More diverse neighborhoods—i.e. areas of Montreal with a greater proportion ...
Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2022
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New post-COVID study reveals children want more space and time to play
Children would like more space and time to play with their friends in school and at home, according to a new study led by Population Data Science researchers at Swansea University.
Social Sciences
Oct 11, 2022
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