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Are U.S. firms ‘decoupling’ from China? Yes and no

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In an era of intensifying geopolitical rivalry, the global economy is being reshaped by tensions between the United States and China. For U.S. firms, this raises a pressing question: How should they adjust their supply […]

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Voting behavior in elections strongly linked to future risk of death

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Voting behavior in elections is strongly linked to the future risk of death, and is likely a stronger determinant of health than education—considered a key influence on health—suggests research published online in the Journal of […]

Society & Politics

Oklahoma tried out a test to ‘woke-proof’ the classroom. It was short-lived, but could still leave a mark

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Oklahoma has become a testing ground for reshaping public school curriculum to reflect conservative viewpoints, Make America Great Again priorities and a push for Christian nationalism in the classroom.This post was originally published on this […]

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The threat of space terrorism is no longer science fiction, but we’re ill-prepared to combat it

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As satellite technology surges ahead and space becomes increasingly accessible to private and state actors alike, the new and unsettling threat of space terrorism looms above Earth’s atmosphere.This post was originally published on this site

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Rape culture is a problem for everyone. Here are three ways to tackle it

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Rape, as a crime, is widely deplored. Society and media condemn rapists, and rape and other sexually-related crimes carry potentially heavy prison sentences when perpetrators are convicted. So why, given this apparent intolerance for rape, […]

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Can politician tweeting strategy betray their ambitions? Scientists map congressional positioning through X engagement

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In order to get elected, politicians need to signal their philosophy, principles, and values to potential voters. Beyond their policy positions, many candidates also strive to cultivate a personal brand by carefully choosing their language […]

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Human rights breaches precede mass atrocities

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The road to genocide doesn’t begin with bullets and mass graves, but with more subtle violations.This post was originally published on this site

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Painting memory: Lithuanian researchers explore how street art shapes urban identity

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Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) linguists have analyzed murals in Lithuania’s second-largest city as elements of a “linguistic landscape”—a concept that views language as both visual and spatial. Their study reveals that street art in […]

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When speaking out feels risky: New study maps hidden dynamics of self-censorship

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In an era when social media blurs the line between public and private speech, how do people decide whether to speak their minds or stay silent?This post was originally published on this site

Society & Politics

Involving women in peace deals reduces chance of a conflict restarting by up to 37%

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Twenty-five years ago, on October 31, 2000, the United Nations unanimously adopted its landmark Security Council Resolution 1325 (WPS 1325). The resolution on women, peace and security reaffirmed “the important role of women in the […]

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Top Stories

  • 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
  • Intensive NYC housing remediation effort cut violations in half but did not yield immediate health improvements
  • Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: The world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions
  • Your bank is already using AI. But what’s coming next could be radically new
  • Older Australians living in private rentals disproportionately exposed to housing precarity
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • Researchers develop a system that helps block illegal timber from entering the EU market
  • New research finds Americans deeply concerned about US democracy
  • Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
  • WeChat is now a front-line policing tool in China—here’s what the research found
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  • One university boosted gender diversity in advanced math by more than 30% in five years—here’s how
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