The hidden social, environmental and health costs of the world's energy and transport sectors is equal to more than a quarter of the globe's entire economic output, new research from the University of Sussex Business School ...
Social Sciences
Mar 1, 2021
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It is an image as heartwarming as any: Young children giggling as the family dog climbs all over them and licks their faces. But new research suggests the bond may be more than playful.
Plants & Animals
Feb 25, 2021
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Most Chinese working in the cities return to work today after a seven-day public holiday, Spring Festival. The annual Spring Festival, which also marks the start of Chinese New Year, traditionally begins with the second new ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 18, 2021
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Cycling, e-biking or walking can help tackle the climate crisis—even if you swap the car for active transport just one day a week—according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford's Transport Studies ...
Environment
Feb 2, 2021
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Sport has benefits for education as well as for health and wellbeing. Being active can help with concentration, and improve grades.
Economics & Business
Jan 27, 2021
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Dogs synchronize their behavior with the children in their family, but not as much as they do with adults, a new study from Oregon State University researchers found.
Plants & Animals
Jan 26, 2021
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The pandemic has placed significant financial pressures on poorer households—with the cost of extra food, energy, and remote learning having a greater impact on low-income families, a new study shows.
Economics & Business
Jan 12, 2021
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Bonobos, when abruptly interrupted in a social activity with another bonobo, resume it as soon as the interruption is over with the same partner. This ability—the feeling of mutual obligation when interacting—has previously ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 21, 2020
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According to many medical experts, reduced social mobility—defined here as social contact and travel within and among communities—is a necessary factor to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2020
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The pandemic has disrupted economic activity and worsened social problems in many countries. In Brazil, its impact has been especially severe. "The level of employment, defined as the number of people in work divided by the ...
Economics & Business
Dec 9, 2020
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