Little girls growing up in western society are expected to be neat and tidy – "all ribbon and curls" – and one researcher who studies science and gender differences thinks that emphasis may contribute to higher ...
Social Sciences
Jan 26, 2011
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About six months ago, Americans' belief in God hit an all-time low.
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2023
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The gendered play of children from two hunter-gatherer societies is strongly influenced by the demographics of their communities and the gender roles modelled by the adults around them, a new study finds.
Social Sciences
Sep 26, 2019
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In a new climate modeling study, researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have revealed major implications for global drought and aridity when limiting warming to 1.5°C rather than 2°C ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2020
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New research suggests Black women with natural hairstyles, such as curly afros, braids or twists, are often perceived as less professional than Black women with straightened hair, particularly in industries where norms dictate ...
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2020
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As beachgoers scramble to trim their nether regions ahead of swim season, new UNLV research shows they aren't alone in their ambitions for a bare bikini line.
Social Sciences
Jun 4, 2019
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The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. Not least is how we decide what to buy and the social responsibility we expect from companies.
Economics & Business
Jan 6, 2021
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Women feel more frustrated than men by the gendered expectations placed on them at work, even when those expectations appear to signal women's virtues and are seen as important for workplace advancement, according to new ...
Social Sciences
May 27, 2022
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We've all experienced dreams that have left us feeling a little anxious—like writing a test we're not prepared for, losing a loved one, or being chased by something threatening.
Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2023
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A Curtin University study has found the introduced European honeybee could lead to native bee population decline or extinction when colonies compete for the same nectar and pollen sources in urban gardens and areas of bush.
Plants & Animals
Apr 8, 2021
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