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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.
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Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.
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ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions have increased globally across all age groups, our review shows
Increased public awareness of ADHD, better diagnostic care and the availability of new and improved medications may all partly explain the trends.
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Does more vitamin D in pregnancy make children smarter?
A Danish trial found small memory gains at age ten, but no rise in intelligence and does not support a high-dose routine in pregnancy
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The psychology of overconfidence: why excessive self-belief is often a successful strategy in life
Most people are overconfident. There’s an evolutionary reason for this.
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Museums face growing cyber threats but security remains an afterthought
Time again it is made clear through audits and reports that cybersecurity needs to be more of a priority.
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Solar eclipses are a source of fascination, legends and scientific discovery
What’s the most impressive natural phenomenon known to humankind? Probably a solar eclipse! Here’s a brief overview ahead of this summer’s big celestial event.
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Dash for Ceuta adds heat to Europe’s migration debate
The surge in irregular crossings at Ceuta has been seized on by the far right to criticise Spain’s liberal immigration policies.
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Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you
If you are at higher risk of breast cancer, screening looks set to change. Here’s what we know so far.
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I feel deep sadness about bird flu and environmental loss. Is this normal?
Grief is an understandable response to witnessing harm to places and species that matter to us.
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Ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz region may be biosecurity risks when they leave. What can we do?
Idle vessels accumulate biofouling quickly, especially in tropical waters. But there are precautions other ports can take against alien pests, parasites or disease.
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You might be buying the wrong home battery. Here’s how to tell
Four experts explain why the design of your home matters more than the size of your home battery.