People of religious faith may have experienced lower levels of unhappiness and stress than secular people during the UK's COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, according to new University of Cambridge research.
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2024
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The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment.
Environment
Jan 9, 2024
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Many gig workers experienced financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food insecurity and trouble paying bills, according to a recent study published in Work and Occupations.
Economics & Business
Nov 27, 2023
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Researchers have built the first ever map showing how every single neuron in the nervous system of a tiny worm communicates wirelessly. This huge step forward in understanding how neurons communicate through extremely short ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 6, 2023
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Last week, Colorado joined more than 30 other states in a landmark lawsuit against Meta, the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram. The states alleged, in part, that the social media juggernaut "ignored the sweeping ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2023
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Youth unemployment is a global problem, but in China the rate—21.3%—is particularly alarming, not just because it's high, but because it could affect other economies and geopolitical relations.
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2023
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Every year in the United States, about 1.7 million youth run away from home, which places them at risk for sex trafficking and prostitution. Sadly, most youth tend to fall victim to sex trafficking between the ages of 12 ...
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2023
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A push is underway to get employees back into the office. The Commonwealth Bank kick-started this conversation recently, with reports the organization is requiring staff to work at least half the week on-site.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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A dangerous heat wave was settling over southern California on Monday, as temperature records continued to fall across the United States, from Texas to Tampa Bay.
Environment
Jul 10, 2023
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Laughter and humor are potent tools that can significantly impact our well-being, according to researchers from the University of Warwick.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2023
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