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Research highlights link between school shootings and violence against women
A new study of school shooters over the past 50 years found that 70% had perpetrated violence against women (VAW),... Read more
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'Singles in America' study: Daters breaking the ice with AI
Artificial intelligence has permeated nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and dating is no exception. A study by Match... Read more
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For couples, negative speaks louder than positive
After a long day, a couple cuddles together while watching a favorite show, taking comfort in each other's touch, scent... Read more
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Shame, intimacy, and community: Fangirls are mocked, but it is more complex than you might think
With Taylor Swift's highly anticipated The Eras Tour now playing Australia, the behaviors and practices of pop music fangirls are... Read more
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From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at 'mindsports'
Why do men strongly outperform women at "mindsports" such as chess and bridge? Mindsports mainly use the brain and require... Read more
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Gen Z boys' attitudes to feminism are more nuanced than negative, survey suggests
Young men are more likely than older men to think that feminism has done more harm than good, according to... Read more
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'I'm gonna get totally and utterly X'd': Can you really use any English word to mean 'drunk'?
The English language is famous for the large number of words that express the idea of being drunk in a... Read more
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Study: Gardening good for the soul, until the pressure grows
What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads... Read more
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Data suggest Indigenous fathers help build stronger communities: How they can be better supported
When approaching how to support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, there is a tendency in favor... Read more
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Data science shown to expedite return of ancestral Indigenous remains
The return of the ancestral human remains of Australian and other Indigenous peoples held in anthropological collections could be sped... Read more
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Social workers can help children more effectively by assessing the needs of the whole family, says study
What do children need most? The answer often depends on a person's relationship with the child.... Read more
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Don't delay talking to girls about keeping safe online, says report
Research from Anglia Ruskin University's Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) shows that two-way communication, as well as careful... Read more
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Deepen your empathy by reading more and reading more often, linguist says
Reading stories regularly strengthens social-cognitive skills—such as empathy—in both children and adults. And this, in turn, ensures that we can... Read more
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Social scientist: While providing help inspires others, people would rather help a family member than a neighbor
Doing the shopping for a neighbor, driving a friend to an appointment, helping an aunt with the garden: there are... Read more
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#FreeBritney movement is proof social media can help shift the narrative, research finds
When Britney Spears entered the public eye in the late 1990s, the media hailed her as a pop phenomenon. She... Read more