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Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share ...
Social Sciences
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Making workers return to the office might not make them any more productive
Announcing the directive to work "primarily in an approved office," NSW Premier Chris Minns said overseas studies showed people were less productive when working from home.
Economics & Business
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White men who have been mistreated at work are more likely to notice and report harassment
White men who have personally experienced mistreatment at work, such as bullying, are more likely to realize that their organization does not always operate fairly. And that makes them more likely to recognize and report ...
Social Sciences
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Saturday Citations: A rare misstep for Boeing; mouse jocks and calorie restriction; human brains in sync
This week's headlines include the extended sleepover for astronauts in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, insight into our imitative behaviors, and the Olympic form of mice.
Flood of 'junk': How AI is changing scientific publishing
An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many bones. An introduction that starts: "Certainly, here is a possible introduction for your topic".
Other
Aug 10, 2024
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Scientists warn the 'truth is under attack' and provide toolkit for spotting it
It is hoped a new "toolkit" will help people separate truth from lies and unsubstantiated opinion, and prevent the spread of misinformation.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Exploring the evolution of social norms with a supercomputer
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (Japan) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (Germany) have published new findings on how social norms evolve over time. They simulated how norms ...
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Study reveals how the Global North drives inequality in international trade
Sydney research reveals that trends in international trade are exacerbating inequalities between the Global North and the Global South, undermining efforts to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Economics & Business
Aug 9, 2024
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New finds in treasure-laden shipwreck off Colombia
New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia's government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck.
Archaeology
Aug 9, 2024
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Study shows people associate kindness with religious belief
Experiments conducted by UC Merced researchers find that people who perform good deeds are far more likely to be thought of as religious believers than atheists. Moreover, the psychological bias linking kindness and helpfulness ...
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Russian invasion of Ukraine could have lasting impacts on global economy, environment: Study
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant ...
Economics & Business
Aug 9, 2024
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Faculty cluster hire: Promoting collaboration and addressing gender bias in academic hiring
In the world of academic science, hiring new faculty members typically follows a predictable pattern: candidates apply individually and are evaluated primarily on their personal achievements. What if there was a way to build ...
Economics & Business
Aug 9, 2024
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Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Tips for if you get lost on your next outdoor hike
There are busy times ahead for the Norwegian rescue services, as for many other rescue services across the Northern Hemisphere. The summer holidays can often involve up to dozens of calls each day from members of the public ...
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Aug 9, 2024
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Playing to prosper: How sports participation leads to long-term success for girls
The 2024 Paris Olympics mark the first gender-equitable Olympic Games in history, with equal numbers of men and women athletes. Audiences today are being exposed to the phenomenal accomplishments of women athletes more than ...
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Manager visits heighten workers' motivation, productivity
When a company's "big boss" pays a visit to observe and connect with workers on the front lines, heightened motivation—and not necessarily the idea that they're being watched—can lead to increased productivity, a Cornell-led ...
Economics & Business
Aug 9, 2024
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FoMO is a key risk factor for mental health and burnout at work
Fear of missing out (FoMO) is a key risk factor for employee mental health and, along with information overload, may increase burnout, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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From Michael Brown to Sonya Massey, police antiblack violence causes grief, worry and coping for Black parents
A decade ago, Michael Brown Jr., an unarmed Black 18-year-old, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Are Taylor Swift concerts still safe after terrorist threat? Experts explain why stadiums can be 'soft targets'
Authorities in Austria say they've subverted a planned terrorist attack targeting several of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna, shows that would have drawn as many as 200,000 concertgoers to three stadiums.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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Toxic Olympics gender debate emphasizes the struggles of cis and trans women athletes, says academic
The gender firestorm that has erupted at the Paris Olympics surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif only highlights the challenges all women athletes face, according to a University of South Australia academic.
Social Sciences
Aug 9, 2024
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