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India’s cockroach movement: how satire became political power as youth protest forced change
What started as a humorous tweet inspired a movement to force political change in India.
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A lot of casual friends, or only a few you’re really close with? New research questions that trade-off
Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships.
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White House plan for a ‘golden age’ of science ignores the structures that made the US a scientific superpower
A new White House science strategy, laid out in a report titled Science: A New Golden Age, challenges an 80-year-old model that made the US the global scientific leader.
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The moral paradox of extreme wealth: Why people oppose it yet are reluctant to take steps to reduce it
Extreme inequality is commonplace, so why do people accept it?
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Employers everywhere are using AI – but business schools aren’t preparing students for the shift
Amid the rise of AI, researchers found that employers still value skills like communication, professionalism and teamwork among prospective and new employees.
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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.