Married men and women who divide household chores in traditional ways report having more sex than couples who share so-called men's and women's work, according to a new study co-authored by sociologists at the University ...
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2013
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We've all heard of the "glass ceiling" but the recent economic crisis has illuminated another workplace phenomenon: the "glass cliff." Women seem to be overrepresented in precarious leadership positions at organizations going ...
Social Sciences
Oct 23, 2012
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A Washington State University researcher has found that engaging elementary school students in science for as little as 10 hours a year can lead to improved test scores in math and language arts.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In many bird species males have a more elaborate plumage than females. This elaborate plumage is often used to signal body condition, to intimidate rivals or to attract potential mates. In many cases plumage ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 21, 2011
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Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new method that can accurately predict the behavior of players in online role-playing games. The tool could be used by the game industry to develop new game ...
Computer Sciences
Jun 14, 2011
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There is a tendency to think that only men treat women in a sexist way, but a new study by a University of Miami researcher and his daughter shows that both men and women participate in maintaining a gender hierarchy in our ...
Social Sciences
Nov 12, 2009
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A Michigan State University study finds that girls spend less time playing digital games than boys because they have less leisure time, a finding that could have long-term implications on the technology gender ...
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2009
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A new study challenges long-standing expectations that men are promiscuous and women tend to be more particular when it comes to choosing a mate. The research, published by Cell Press in the April issue of the journal Trends ...
Evolution
Apr 24, 2009
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In the real world, tracking a person's social network -- which could include hundreds of contacts that serve different purposes -- is nearly impossible.
Other
Feb 14, 2009
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June is Pride Month in many parts of the world.
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2024
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