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Money can't buy love—but it might make us more open to it, study says
Single people with higher incomes are more likely to want a relationship, feel like they are ready for one and actually begin one, according to a pair of new research studies.
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Pedestrians now walk 15% faster and linger less in city public spaces, researchers find
City life is often described as "fast-paced." A new study suggests that's more true than ever.
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Always on, always tired, sometimes rude—how to avoid the 'triple-peak trap' of modern work
If your first task of the day is triaging a bulging inbox at 6am, you are not alone. A recent Microsoft report headlined "Breaking down the infinite workday" found that 40% of Microsoft 365 users online at this hour are already ...
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High-profile sex assault cases—and their verdicts—have consequences for survivors seeking help
Five former Canada world junior hockey players have been acquitted of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2018 after Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia said the Crown failed to prove its case and that ...
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Three reasons young people are more likely to believe conspiracy theories—and how we can help them discover the truth
Conspiracy theories are a widespread occurrence in today's hyper-connected and polarized world.
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First graders who use more educational media spend more time reading
An estimated 12% of first graders' most-used media at home is educational, a new study suggests.
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Survey into bullying and sexual harassment in UK research sector
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University are aiming to uncover the true extent of bullying and sexual harassment within the U.K.'s research and innovation sector.
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Unheard voices reshape health and care in pioneering arts research project
Clubs, schools, day centers and other community settings could help to make health and care more accessible, new research suggests.
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Research shows how immigration status can become a death sentence during public health crisis
In the United States, immigration status has long created hierarchies within our society, where some can participate fully in public life, while others are excluded. These divisions have serious consequences for our communities, ...
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How the hospitality industry can better offer support to employees with intellectual disabilities
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can fill needed jobs in the hotel industry when provided support and resources from businesses, according to new research by a team of faculty and doctoral students ...
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What happens when society stops expecting you to work?
Many believe that happiness rebounds after midlife—a view supported by the widely cited "U-shaped curve of well-being" popularized by the book "The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50." But a new study suggests ...
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Jul 24, 2025
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Police uses of lethal force dropped dramatically in US from 2021 to 2023
The number of police-involved lethal force incidents in the U.S. dropped 24% from 2021 to 2023, according to research from the Cline Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Jul 24, 2025
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For attached sellers, 'who' can matter more than 'how much'
There's a distinct difference between selling a home that you bought solely for the purpose of making a profit and selling the home where you raised your family. In both cases you're looking to exchange property for cash, ...
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Jul 24, 2025
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Study finds AI-created music triggers greater emotional arousal than human compositions
Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is transforming the world of creativity, and music is no exception. A study recently published in PLOS One, explores a key question: Can AI-generated music produce the same emotional ...
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Jul 24, 2025
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Homelessness in L.A. drops for second year in a row: Four takeaways from the 2025 count
Homelessness in Los Angeles County declined for the second consecutive year, according to results from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
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Jul 24, 2025
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New research finds Instagram promotes white appearances, cultural appropriation and plastic surgery via filters
New Swinburne research finds Instagram filters promote white beauty standards, selective cultural appropriation and allow users to 'try on' risky surgical procedures, in potentially harmful ways. The study is published in ...
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Jul 24, 2025
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The $19 strawberry that went viral; the egg prices everyone's talking about. An expert explains why
Grocery prices are having a moment in 2025. On social media, food costs have become a full-blown cultural conversation, from outrage over a $19 strawberry (yes, one strawberry) at the upscale Los Angeles grocery store Erewhon ...
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Jul 24, 2025
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New research reveals scars of Gambia's witch hunts
A new study has highlighted the lasting psychological and social scars left by a state-sponsored witch hunt in The Gambia, more than a decade after it was carried out by former President Yahya Jammeh.
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Jul 24, 2025
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Research cracks the code to trying vegan eggs
As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options grows, vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages have been in the spotlight for sustainable protein alternatives. But unlike their meatless burger counterparts, plant-based ...
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Jul 23, 2025
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Men aim higher but matches favor similarity: Study reveals online dating patterns
An analysis of heterosexual users of a Czech dating app found that men tended to pursue women who were more desirable than themselves, but most instances of reciprocated interest occurred between men and women with more similar ...
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Jul 23, 2025
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