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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they [...]
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]