Understanding how people use and experience important places for living nature is essential for effectively managing and monitoring human activities and conserving biodiversity.
Ecology
May 23, 2019
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Older people's civic participation has been associated with improvement of cognitive function and physical and mental health, among other aspects. This is one of the main conclusions of a study led by Rodrigo Serrat, postdoctoral ...
Social Sciences
May 1, 2019
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A new book co-written by a University of Kent sports scientist recommends corporations and organisations engage more effectively with communities—rather than taking a 'top down' approach—to improve relationships and outcomes ...
Economics & Business
Apr 25, 2019
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Social media giant Facebook on Thursday banned various far-right British groups including the English Defence League from its network for promoting hate and violence.
Internet
Apr 18, 2019
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Employees who have the ability to shape their own role, work collaboratively with their colleagues, and participate in mindfulness activities are more likely to stay engaged at work, new research led by Curtin University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2019
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From choir and cheerleading to soccer and student council, extracurricular school activities keep students engaged—but cost may be among barriers that prevent some children from participating, a new national poll suggests.
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2019
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Rina's marriage problems began two days before her wedding, when her fiance's parents demanded gold and a car. Her parents agreed to part of the demands to ensure the planned marriage went ahead.
Social Sciences
Mar 14, 2019
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Think back to your favorite teacher you had in school. Now, think about the subject they taught—you probably got a better grade in that subject than other classes.
Education
Feb 15, 2019
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A study led by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), in collaboration with other international institutions, explored the neural and behavioural ...
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2019
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A growing body of evidence shows that those at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder are more likely to die prematurely than those at the top. The pattern isn't unique to humans: Across many social animals, the lower an ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 17, 2018
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