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Research unveils disparities in hate act experiences

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While the number of Californians ages 12 and older who said they experienced a hate act increased in 2024, a new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) study showed how someone’s likelihood to experience […]

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A new scientific discipline to ensure humanity’s deep future

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Will humanity extend into the far future? It’s likely many of us think it should. The problem is that each of us, individually and collectively, act otherwise—we are destroying the environment and climate at every […]

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Political polarization can spur CO₂ emissions and stymie climate action

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In recent years, studies and media reports have blamed growing partisan hostility in the U.S. for shattered marriages, broken families, ruined holiday dinners, and increased stress. New CU Boulder research suggests it may have an […]

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Prove it or lose her: The new rules for advertising to women

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From sportswear to cosmetics, brands love telling women they are strong and empowered. But women can spot inauthentic, performative messaging a mile away. New research by Macquarie University Ph.D. student Vu Phuong Uyen Ho and […]

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Schools on the front line as Australian children grapple with trauma

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As the news cycle shows, Australia and the world are confronting deeply distressing events, with experts warning that schools are increasingly carrying the emotional fallout. Children are coming to school carrying fear, grief and stress […]

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Why wealth changes how we think about fair prices

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When it comes to the price of financial services such as loans, mortgages, and insurance, the perception of what is “fair” has a lot to do with how wealthy you are. In the study “Seeing […]

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It’s never too late to learn a language: Adults and kids bring different strengths to the task

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There’s a common assumption that if someone starts learning a language when they are very young, they will quickly become fluent. Many people also assume that it will become much harder to learn a language […]

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Romance and sexual intimacy don’t diminish with age, study suggests

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A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single adults aged 60 to 83 continue to prioritize sexual activity in their romantic relationships—underscoring the enduring […]

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Study shows digital hotlines make it easier for survivors to reach out

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Use of chat and text services has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Rachel Joy Voth Schrag, a UT Arlington professor of social work. Understanding how survivors use these digital channels, she said, is […]

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Research shows social media worsens plight of marginalized communities in India

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Social media platforms, often praised for giving everyone a voice, can reinforce inequality and deepen the exclusion of marginalized communities, new research from the University of Bath School of Management shows. The study focused on […]

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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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