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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.

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Released: 9-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Curious by Nature: How Addictive Are Companies Making Video Games with Dr. Puneet Manchanda
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For many years, addiction research has focused on chemical dependencies like drugs and alcohol. However, new phenomena such as video game and social media addictions are not as extensively studied.

   
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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Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
What Happens to Your Brain When You Drink with Friends?
University of Texas at El Paso

Grab a drink with friends at happy hour and you’re likely to feel chatty, friendly and upbeat. But grab a drink alone and you may experience feelings of depression. Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso think they now know why this happens.

     
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Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
As election season heats up, so do scammers
Virginia Tech

Money is key to any political campaign - in fact, it often makes or breaks candidates and defines their success. To get this money into the bank, voters are inundated with emails, texts, mailers, and phone calls asking for donations during campaign seasons.

Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Prescription for a Healthier Democracy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers University–New Brunswick study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum finds that physicians can play a crucial role in strengthening political inclusion of marginalized groups by aiding patients in voter registration.

   
Newswise: Study explores effects of racial discrimination on Black parents and children
Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Study explores effects of racial discrimination on Black parents and children
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Black Americans experience racial discrimination on a regular basis, and it is a cause of chronic and pervasive stress. It is known to contribute to elevated risk for poor mental health outcomes, but most research has focused on individuals.

Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Arizona's Largest School District Halts Use of Polling Sites Amid Election Misinformation and Safety Concerns
George Washington University

Arizona's largest school district will no longer open its facilities as polling sites due to increasing safety concerns and election-related tensions. ...



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