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Study finds teen ‘sexting’ surge, warns of sextortion and privacy risks

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A new national study finds a concerning surge in teen “sexting,” which frequently exposes them to serious risks, including sextortion, coercion and privacy violations. Sexting involves sending or receiving sexually suggestive images or video, while […]

Society & Politics

Baring the ‘silent violence’ of Philippine jails

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Conversations about Philippine jail congestion often begin and end with statistics: thousands of case backlogs, cells built for 50 crammed with 200 bodies, and facilities straining at 300% to 400% beyond capacity. Yet these numbers […]

Society & Politics

‘Gaybourhoods’ boost LGB voter turnout

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Living near other lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people makes LGB people significantly more likely to vote, according to new research published in The Journal of Politics. When the share of LGB residents in a […]

Society & Politics

Strike against mask wearing in 1930s echoed COVID-19 protests, study finds

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New research from The University of Manchester has shown that debates and resistance about wearing face masks go back a lot further than the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Meng Zhang, a Wellcome Trust Research Fellow at […]

Society & Politics

What the troubling use of the term ‘ghettos’ reveals about Denmark’s attitude towards immigration

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Few countries talk about “ghettos” the way Denmark does. For more than a decade, the term has shaped national debates about migration, integration and who truly belongs.This post was originally published on this site

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Rapid response launched to tackle new yellow rust strains threatening UK wheat

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The UK’s wheat is under threat from a newly identified strain of the yellow rust pathogen, prompting an urgent mobilization of research institutes to protect harvests. The new strain, identified in 2025, has overcome a […]

Nature

Nanoplastics hindering cognitive abilities of fish, international research shows

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Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species’ ability to survive, according to a new international study.This post was originally published on this site

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How often do people feel passionate love? Study finds about two lifetime loves

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Falling passionately in love is one of the most talked about human experiences, celebrated in songs, movies, literature, and art across cultures. Passionate love is widely considered a hallmark of romantic relationships and has well-documented […]

Education

Paper vs. screen for kids: Why typing skill, not motivation, drove better digital writing

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A nationwide study of more than 500 Australian primary school students in Year 2 has revealed how beginner writers’ attitude and motivation toward writing is related to the quality of their writing and writing skills […]

Nature

Southern right whales are facing climate-driven decline in Australia

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The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging as a warning signal of how climate change is […]

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    A study conducted by the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) concludes that effective adaptation in crisis and emergency situations requires teams to accurately understand unfolding events and flexibly use different coordination processes. Paradoxically, the [...]
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    In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research from Adelaide University. Published in Regional Studies, the research examined the future direction of population [...]

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