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Two-thirds of workers are burned out—here’s what science says about how to tackle it

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Burnout is at an all-time high, with some studies saying two-thirds of employees now cite job burnout as a major challenge. Overwork and chronic stress do not just drain energy, they can erode health, contributing […]

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How conversation works—and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction

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“Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation,” wrote Oscar Wilde.This post was originally published on this site

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Trying your best in a second language? Here’s why native speakers seem so rude

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Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. But judgments of what we consider rude aren’t confined to specific disrespectful words or phrases—they are shaped by the listener’s emotional processing, […]

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Gender conformity starts young, and boys and girls fall in line in different ways

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Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be “man enough” or “woman enough” in the eyes of others. And research has shown this pressure can have personal and social consequences.This post was originally published […]

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Women assistant principals average 13.2 teaching years before first principal bid

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During Women’s History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. “To our […]

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Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods

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Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today, a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.This post was originally published on this site

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Musk’s Twitter takeover highlights danger of owner-dominated social media platforms

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A new study has suggested that the transformation of Twitter into X under Elon Musk marks the rise of a new, illiberal regime of governing social media platforms, which can be controlled by one person […]

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Youth leaving foster care with strong emotional support face lower incarceration odds

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Youth in foster care often experience family instability, which can disrupt the continuity of their relationships and social connections. Therefore, the strength and stability of their social support networks can play a critical role in […]

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From free love to post-apocalyptic survival: A trend of redefining family has emerged

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Chosen families are evolving but remain a cherished—and vital—lifeline for many. Mention “communal living” and the image that may spring to mind is the free-love, back-to-the-earth hippy communes of the 1960s, complete with bandannas and […]

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Chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing loneliness

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More and more people are turning to AI chatbots as if they were close friends—venting about personal struggles, asking for advice, and even sharing their deepest secrets. These conversations can feel strikingly real, with some […]

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Top Stories

  • Study suggests platforms invite third-party analytics to raise seller prices

    As artificial intelligence and data-driven analytics rapidly transform online retail, a surprising dynamic is emerging: some e-commerce platforms deliberately allow third-party analytics tools to scrape or access marketplace data, even though doing so could weaken [...]
  • AI could erode human capital, thinking and expertise in the workplace, study warns

    HR and people managers should proceed with caution if they want to use AI to improve efficiency and human capital in the workplace, and should take steps to ensure creativity and critical thinking are preserved, [...]
  • Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft

    On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape [...]

Highlights

  • AI uptake across Italian firms remains patchy, study suggests, despite generative AI buzz
  • AI study reveals England’s productivity divide is far more complex than North-South
  • Study suggests platforms invite third-party analytics to raise seller prices
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  • Foreign direct investment is no silver bullet for growth, research shows
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  • Talking about politics at work may support employee well-being, study finds
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