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Ethiopian Highlands study examines stone tool decision-making process in early human history
An international study reveals how early humans, as far back as 1.5 million years ago, deliberately selected specific stones for their tools in the Ethiopian Highlands. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, provide ...
Archaeology
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Music experiment shows how a concert can draw you into a community
The audience holds their breath in unison, and when the music turns emotional, everyone sits perfectly still together. These are the initial findings from the world's largest music experiment.
Social Sciences
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Study highlights US public support for eco-social policies over economic growth
A new study highlights growing public support in the United States for eco-social policies designed to address the interconnected ecological and social crises of our time. The research, led by the Institute of Environmental ...
Economics & Business
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Analysis of skull from Ephesos confirms it is not Cleopatra's sister
An interdisciplinary research team led by anthropologist Gerhard Weber from the University of Vienna, together with experts from the Austrian Academy of Sciences, has analyzed a skull that was found in the ruins of Ephesos ...
Archaeology
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Linguistic report discusses how cultural differences can affect the dynamics of informal communications
In today's world, telecommunications and global connectivity have witnessed an unprecedented increase, making intercultural communication an unavoidable reality. A concerning aspect of such communication is the element of ...
Social Sciences
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Digital tools reshape Irish mourning traditions, study shows
Technology is now an established part of mourning rituals in Ireland and people have found meaningful ways to use it despite its limitations, a new study has found.
Social Sciences
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Global study uncovers sexism's impact on economy, democracy, and health
A new study, which is the largest of its kind, has found that sexism not only perpetuates gender inequality but is also linked to a range of negative outcomes, including reduced economic productivity, anti-democratic views, ...
Social Sciences
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A 350-year-old optical illusion story is behind the viral selfie location of Saint Ignatius
The church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (or San Ignazio) has become a viral selfie location. Tourists have been queuing out the doors for a chance to take a selfie in a mirror that reflects the church's richly painted ceiling.
Archaeology
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Simple changes to social media messaging can help persuade people to heed wildfire evacuation orders
As deadly wildfires rage in Southern California and evacuation orders expand throughout the region, disaster response organizations are charged with providing regular updates on the magnitude of destruction and resources ...
Social Sciences
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ESG scores and scandal risk: How can investors make smarter choices?
A study conducted by researchers from The University of Hong Kong, University College London, Xiamen University, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, published in Financial Innovation, explores the nuanced interplay ...
Economics & Business
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Gaza analysis: 64,000 deaths due to violence between October 2023 and June 2024
An independent study by researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) suggests the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza underreported the death toll due to violence by approximately 41%.
Political science
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Trust paradox: Benefiting from betrayal doesn't always erode trust
Imagine this scenario: Two people cheat on their partners with each other and then leave their partners to be together. Should they trust each other, or "once a cheater, always a cheater"?
Social Sciences
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A third of UK public would have been 'tolerant' of petty corruption during COVID-19 vaccine rollout
A new study reveals that up to a third of the British public felt petty corruption would have been acceptable in order to get early access to vaccines during the UK's COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Social Sciences
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Hybridizing physical product development: Experts propose new hybrid framework could address current issues
Increasing complexity, evolving consumer expectations, and tightened development timelines means that physical product development increasingly comes unstuck when conventional methodologies are used. The predominant systems ...
Economics & Business
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Three myths about rural education that are holding students back
Much has been written about the potential consequences of getting rid of the Department of Education, one of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises.
Education
Jan 9, 2025
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Social media 'soft girls' depend on men for money—but Sweden once used state 'influencers' to urge women to get jobs
The idea of becoming a "soft girl"—a woman who embraces values that are seen as soft, such as beauty and family life, at the expense of a career—is an emerging trend among some social media influencers. Soft girls often ...
Social Sciences
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I study modern-day slavery—and here's what I've learned about how enslavers try to justify their actions
Several high-profile celebrities were slapped with human-trafficking charges in late 2024, from music mogul Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. Neither has been tried yet, but in 2022 ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2025
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Research suggests those who use buy-now-pay-later services end up spending more
Once, borrowing money to make a purchase was a relatively tedious process, not a spur-of-the-moment thing.
Economics & Business
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Is Australian English under threat from the Americans? It's not as simple as you might think
Dudes, dudines and dudettes of Australia, we need to talk about border security. Our long-time frenemies—the Americans (hey bae!)—seem to be taking over our English.
Social Sciences
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Is there really a mid-career crisis? Job satisfaction follows a U-shaped curve only among highly skilled workers
Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped trajectory only for managerial and professional workers. This provocative finding ...
Social Sciences
Jan 9, 2025
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