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Released: 15-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
From Politicians to Pop Stars to Professionals, Gender Stereotypes Shape How We View Power and Status
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

From politicians to pop stars to professionals, gender stereotypes shape how we view power and status

12-Aug-2024 7:00 AM EDT
Pioneering research sheds light on how babies and young children understand the art of pretence
University of Bristol

Babies recognise pretence and around half of children can pretend themselves by 12 months, new research has found.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
An overlooked side-effect of the housing crisis may be putting Californians at increased risk from climate disasters
University of California, Santa Cruz

In a new article for the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, UC Santa Cruz researchers laid out the foundation for their highly-anticipated upcoming study of how lack of affordable housing in urban areas of California may be driving increased development in and near wildlands, leading to more severe climate change impacts.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
University of California, Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz psychologists studied “earworms,” the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop, to show that highly accurate pitch memory is much more common than might be expected.

Released: 14-Aug-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Bought too much toilet paper before that winter storm? Here’s why
Northern Arizona University

Why do so many consumers purchase far more than they need during weather emergencies, causing stores to run out of products before everyone has a chance to stock up? Cony Ho, an assistant professor of marketing and business analytics at Northern Arizona University, recently led a series of five studies to find out why—and to find a solution to the problem.

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Released: 12-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Back-to-school story ideas: Transitioning back to a routine, cell phone-free schools, importance of STEM, and more
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has experts available to speak on back-to-school topics ranging from cell phones in school, nutrition standards, the importance of STEM education, and more. To schedule an interview, please contact [email protected].

Newswise: Study: U.S. presidential elections can influence local prosecutor races
Released: 12-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Study: U.S. presidential elections can influence local prosecutor races
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Having the same political party alignment as a successful U.S. presidential candidate gives an incumbent prosecutor a significant edge in re-election, according to research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Released: 9-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Black employees more likely to experience depression after workplace mistreatment
Indiana University

Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.

   
Newswise: 11th Chula-ASEAN Week on “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future”
Released: 9-Aug-2024 8:55 AM EDT
11th Chula-ASEAN Week on “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future”
Chulalongkorn University

Join us for the 11th Chula-ASEAN Week, where we delve into the theme of “Reshaping ASEAN Towards an Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Future.” The event will take place on 15th – 16th August 2024, at the Chumbhot-Panthip Conference Room, 4th Floor, Prajadhipok-Rambhaibarni Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Toxic Olympics gender debate emphasises the struggles of cis and trans women athletes
University of South Australia

The gender firestorm that has erupted at the Paris Olympics surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif only highlights the challenges all women athletes face, according to a University of South Australia academic.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Many survey respondents rated seeking out sexually explicit ‘deepfakes’ as more acceptable than creating or sharing them
University of Washington

In a survey of 315 people conducted by researchers at the University of Washington and Georgetown University, respondents largely found creating and sharing sexually explicit “deepfakes” unacceptable. But far fewer respondents strongly opposed seeking out these media. Previous research has shown that other people viewing non-AI image-based abuse harms the victims significantly.

   
Released: 8-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT
A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples’ relationship quality. In a new study, they show the benefits of perceived gratitude also apply to parent-child relationships and can promote individuals’ mental health.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Even Indirect Gun Violence Exposure Linked to Decreased Quality of Life
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Study Reveals Widespread Impact of Gun Violence on Community Well-being.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: CDC Data Shows Improvement in Youth Mental Health
George Washington University

Recent data from the CDC shows improvements in mental health among U.S. highschoolers. ...

Released: 7-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Humans change their own behavior when training AI
Washington University in St. Louis

Wash U researchers from multiple disciplines team up to study how human behavior changes when training AI



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