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A 65-year-old linguistics framework challenged by modern research

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In a re-evaluation of Hockett’s foundational features that have long dominated linguistic theory—concepts like “arbitrariness,” “duality of patterning,” and “displacement”—an international team of linguists and cognitive scientists shows that modern science demands a radical shift […]

Society & Politics

Media, sentiment, power: Study shows negative media coverage of migrants triggers discriminatory welfare decisions

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In recent years, right-wing populist parties have experienced significant political success across nearly all Western democracies. With their increasing political establishment, xenophobic attitudes have become normalized. While previous studies have primarily examined the effects of […]

Lifestyle

Can narrating immigrants’ pain and tragedy reduce perceived threat to Muslim immigrants in the US?

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US media and politicians often celebrate beautiful stories of immigrants arriving in America, finding a new home, and thriving in the land of opportunity.This post was originally published on this site

Economy

Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns

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Calorie labels on menus are meant to help people make healthier choices when eating out. However, calorie information only influences people who are already actively trying to lose weight, according to a new study from […]

Society & Politics

The real reason states first emerged thousands of years ago: New research

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Globalization, migration, climate change and war—nation states are currently under huge pressure on many fronts. Understanding the forces that initially drove the emergence of states across the world may help explain why.This post was originally […]

Education

How wealth and postcode affect children with special educational needs

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A new report from social mobility charity the Sutton Trust shows that children from poorer families are more likely to have special educational needs. It also shows that children from wealthier families who have some […]

Economy

Growing pains: An Ontario city’s urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity

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Canadians are paying more for food than ever. Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 estimates that a family of four will spend up to $801 more on food this year, with overall prices expected to rise […]

Nature

Research helps untangle the complexity of small-scale fisheries

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By classifying small-scale fisheries into five broad types, a Stanford-led study helps clarify a diverse sector essential to global nutrition and local economies.This post was originally published on this site

Earth Sciences

Two centuries of tree rings reveal hydroclimatic patterns and mega-drought impacts in China’s Central Water Tower

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The Qinling-Bashan Mountains (QBMs) serve as an important boundary between southern and northern China and are dubbed China’s Central Water Tower (CCWT). However, the spatiotemporal structures and dynamics of the summer hydroclimate, as well as […]

Education

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

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Early childhood educators and staff nurture and teach children under the age of 5. At its best, this type of early care sets kids up for long-term success.This post was originally published on this site

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  • Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams

    It’s popular advice for new graduates: “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Love for one’s work, Americans are often told, is the surest route to success.This post [...]
  • Is the ‘hot hand’ real? ‘Jeopardy!’ offers clues

    Stanford researchers found that contestants bet bigger on Daily Doubles when they’re on a streak—even though their performance barely budges.This post was originally published on this site
  • Black Friday is stressful—that’s on purpose: Q&A

    With Black Friday approaching, the holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing. Retailers are pulling out all the stops to capitalize on the season of gift giving and consumer culture. But why is it that [...]

Highlights

  • Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns
  • Growing pains: An Ontario city’s urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity
  • Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
WHAT’S NEW
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  • Older Australians living in private rentals disproportionately exposed to housing precarity
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