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New York City intersections see one-third fewer pedestrian injuries with longer head-start intervals
Giving pedestrians a 7-second head start at traffic lights—known as Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs)—is associated with a 33% reduction in... Read more -
The fight for trans inclusion at the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
The Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, hosted from 1976 to 2015, brought together lesbian feminists for a celebration of culture and... Read more -
Study uncovers predictors of individuals' preparedness for natural disasters and trust in disaster assistance
The catastrophic flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country over the July 4 holiday weekend is a somber reminder that... Read more -
International study shows impact of social media on young people
The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according... Read more -
When grief involves trauma: A social worker explains how to support survivors of the recent floods
The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake.... Read more -
Analyzing the size and homogeneity of acquaintanceship networks in the Netherlands
Young people, working people, those with higher education and people with high incomes have the largest social networks. Having a... Read more -
Want to thrive in your 30s? Study says education and service in your 20s are key
A person's 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out... Read more -
Under the influence: How digital media use affects teens
EU researchers are shedding light on how digital media use is impacting teenagers and what parents, teachers and policymakers can... Read more -
Communication is a two-way street, even if you're talking to a four-month-old
A new study from Western Sydney University reveals that even from a very young age—as early as 4-months-old—babies are active... Read more -
Safeguarding barriers continue in religious settings—new research
Australian religious leaders have highlighted "significant barriers" to child safeguarding practices in their organizations, new Australian Catholic University (ACU) research... Read more -
Three quarters of US teens use AI companions despite risks: Study
Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing... Read more -
Looking for meaningful romantic relationships? Start by diversifying your friendships and forgetting your wishlist
When you're looking for a relationship, chances are you'll start off with a wishlist for your ideal partner. Maybe someone... Read more -
Angels, witches, crystals and black cats: How supernatural beliefs vary across different groups in the US
Younger Americans are more likely to express belief in witchcraft and luck, as our new research shows in the journal... Read more -
AI can be your wingman when online dating, but should you let it?
Many dating app companies are enthusiastic about incorporating generative AI into their products. Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of dating app... Read more -
Tears seen as more honest when shed by those least expected to cry, study suggests
A new study adds to evidence suggesting that people's perceptions of others' tears as sincere or manipulative likely depend on... Read more
