How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids
As someone who researches generational differences, I find one of the most frequent questions I'm asked is "What generation am I in?"
As someone who researches generational differences, I find one of the most frequent questions I'm asked is "What generation am I in?"
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2017
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Statistics is a useful tool for understanding the patterns in the world around us. But our intuition often lets us down when it comes to interpreting those patterns. In this series we look at some of the common mistakes we ...
Mathematics
Mar 29, 2017
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A man who admitted hacking hundreds of email accounts and stealing explicit photos from several unidentified celebrities was sentenced Thursday to six months in federal prison.
Security
Jul 21, 2016
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Marriage may not be the protective mechanism it was thought to be when it comes to poverty and child well-being among low-income urban young women, particularly those who have experienced trauma, finds a new study from Washington ...
Social Sciences
Jun 22, 2016
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When we hear of someone being called a "hero"—as is common these days—that person has committed an act of courage, most likely saving a life or lives. In real-life examples, heroes have protected children from the Nazis, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2016
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Organisations demonise whistleblowers leaving some suicidal in an attempt to paint them as mentally ill and discredit their claims, according to new research.
Social Sciences
May 12, 2016
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Kids who decide to join gangs are more likely to be depressed and suicidal - and these mental health problems only worsen after joining, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University criminologist.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2016
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As temperatures head over 40C, the need to closely monitor vulnerable younger and older people with health issues is high – particularly with the increased risk of bushfires and interruption to critical infrastructure causing ...
Environment
Dec 18, 2015
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Games tackle psychological distress with narratives that ease anxiety and help players develop coping mechanisms.
Software
Nov 12, 2015
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Research carried out by scientists from The University of Western Australia, the University of Oxford and University College London will help better understand how light detection works in vertebrates.
Plants & Animals
Oct 16, 2015
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