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/ 3 months agoDo Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are
The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.
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/ 3 months agoUS attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains
A former federal judge explains a key power the US attorney general has, and why it’s useful to the public for...
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/ 3 months agoDozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions
Philadelphia implemented new policies this year to better protect pedestrians and cyclists, but the city has a long way to go...
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/ 3 months agoTip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return
Research confirms what many coffee shop patrons intuitively know.
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/ 3 months agoWhy sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.
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/ 3 months agoTiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit
By playing with scale, Massey brings new attention to everyday objects.
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/ 3 months agoFossilized footprints reveal 2 extinct hominin species living side by side 1.5 million years ago
Ancient fossil footprints are the first evidence of two different hominin species − Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei − living in...
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/ 3 months ago208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources
If obesity trends continue on the current trajectory, more than 80% of US adults will be overweight or obese.
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/ 3 months agoWhy Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire now − and what it means for Israel, Lebanon, Biden and Trump
Under the terms of the deal, Israel will gradually withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah isn’t allowed to rebuild near the border....
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/ 3 months agoAn upward spiral – how small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research
A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact on global...
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/ 3 months agoUN climate negotiations end on shaky geopolitical ground, but I see reasons for hope
National leaders may be struggling to agree, but businesses see the economic benefits of clean energy, states are cutting emissions, and...
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/ 3 months agoIs using AI tools innovation or exploitation? 3 ways to think about the ethics
Where are the limits to using AI honestly and transparently? 3 philosophies can help the debate: deontological ethics, consequentialism and virtue...
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/ 3 months agoCycling can make seniors healthier and more independent − here’s how to design bikes and networks that meet their needs
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert...
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/ 3 months agoCinnamon, spice and ‘everything nice’ – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves, and what questions consumers should ask
Lead can end up in cinnamon in a number of ways, but how much it contributes to blood lead levels in...
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/ 3 months agoLight exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
The study shows cognitive processing speed increased even when participants were moderately active.
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/ 3 months agoOn Bodhi Day, Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment by lighting lamps to combat darkness
For Buddhists, Bodhi Day represents hope and the potential to overcome suffering.
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/ 3 months agoTo control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash
An economist swears by this technique.
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/ 3 months ago‘Insurrection,’ ‘equity’ and more − these are the words that trigger Trump supporters
Understanding the common terms that Trump supporters scorn can help decrease polarization in the country
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/ 3 months agoTrump’s next HUD secretary would have a lot to do to address the history of racist housing policy – and Trump’s own comments and history suggest that’s unlikely
Donald Trump’s false claims about Haitian immigrants echo an enduring element in the history of American housing − that certain people...
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/ 3 months agoChina’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades
The annual UN climate conference ended with a weaker deal than many countries hoped for, and with calls to overhaul the...
