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/ 2 months agoStudying science fiction films can help students understand the power societies have to shape our lives
Using films like “The Matrix,” a sociology course examines how factors beyond our control shape the world we live in −...
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/ 2 months agoWhat the facial expressions of Tim Walz and JD Vance said about their nerves, embarrassment and pride
The types of smiles that politicians display can give us insights into their personalities and how they’ll lead.
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/ 2 months agoAmerica’s dad vs. the manosphere: Walz-Vance debate highlights two versions of masculinity
Masculinity has become a dominant theme in the race for the White House. In their debate, VP candidates JD Vance and...
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/ 2 months agoIran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
A US counterterrorism expert explains the dynamics between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas – and why Hezbollah presents new risks for...
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/ 2 months agoHealth risks are growing in mountain areas flooded by Hurricane Helene and cut off from clean water, power and clinics
Weather disasters such as floods create health threats that can linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental...
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/ 2 months agoBeing ‘mindful’ about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind − a researcher explains the payoff
Awareness and acceptance of not only your money, but your feelings about your money, can help guide responsible financial decisions.
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/ 2 months agoYes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm
Donald Trump’s words about Kamala Harris – she’s a ‘mentally disabled person’ – were widely criticized as coarse and ugly. They...
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/ 2 months agoKamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s records on abortion policy couldn’t be more different – here’s what actions they both have taken while in office
Ahead of the election, a reproductive health law scholar lays out the broad strokes of what both Harris and Trump have...
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/ 2 months agoCongress is trying to force carmakers to keep AM radio − it should also use this opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past
Corporate-controlled, political infotainment makes up the bulk of AM radio programming. But there was a time when these stations were more...
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/ 2 months agoBeing bullied in high school can make teens less optimistic about the future
New research reveals that being bullied in high school can have effects that last well into adulthood.
