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Personalized freedom can increase cooperation, trust and fairness

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A new setup for social games suggests that when people are given the freedom to tailor their actions to different people in their networks, they become significantly more cooperative, trusting and fair.This post was originally […]

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Study urges shift in how success is measured for care leavers

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A new study led by the Rees Centre in the University of Oxford’s Department of Education challenges how success is defined for young people leaving the care system, revealing that official metrics often fail to […]

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Clear frameworks are key to helping schools tackle racism

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New research into racism in South Australian schools highlights that clear, consistent frameworks support safer, more inclusive school communities.This post was originally published on this site

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New global research shows eye movements reveal how native languages shape reading

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Reading is a complex cognitive skill that predicts career prospects and social mobility throughout our lifetimes. For newcomers to a country, success often depends on learning to read fluently in a new language.This post was […]

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How relationship dissolution shapes domestic violence outcomes

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The breakup of a personal relationship can bring hurt feelings, tension and confrontation, and sometimes even violence. But predicting which ones are most volatile is a complex matter.This post was originally published on this site

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Talking with our hands: How culture shapes our gestures

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You are having dinner with friends, and the conversation is lively. Do your hands join the chat, or do they stay focused on your knife and fork?This post was originally published on this site

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Mothers think they will return to work quickly after maternity leave, but the reality is different

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Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of […]

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Q&A: How culture as a sustainable development goal is starting to become a reality

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Eight global millennium development goals were established in 2000 by member states of the United Nations (UN) and endorsed by other multilateral organizations. They ranged from eliminating hunger to empowering women, and from reducing child […]

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Fans, not celebrities, drive nationalism on Chinese social media

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In China’s social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way […]

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The ‘supercenter’ effect: How massive, one-stop retailers fuel overconsumption and waste

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Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your large shopping cart to your car, you ask yourself: Did I really need all that stuff?This post was originally published on this […]

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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
  • 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
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  • 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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