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New Study Challenges Traditional Narratives of Humanity’s Shift From Hunting to Farming
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on March 31 is shifting the way we think about humanity’s transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming — one of the most pivotal changes in our history. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Bath, the Max…
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Are Dogs Replacing Children? New Study Offers an Explanation
In some countries, the number of dogs has surged to the point where it surpasses the number of children. This trend has sparked debate about whether people are choosing pets over parenting. A new study from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary, published in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science, examines the connection between the…
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New Study Links Meal Sharing to Higher Well-Being
In a remarkable discovery, a study led by a University College London academic and published in chapter three of the World Happiness Report has found that people who frequently share mealtimes with others report significantly higher levels of life satisfaction and well-being. This conclusion emerges from a literature review and data analysis involving over 150,000…
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Family Wealth and Status Fuel Athletic Success in Schools
For generations, Americans have held a belief that sports provide a level playing field, offering all youth a chance to succeed based on talent and effort alone. However, two recent studies from The Ohio State University and Oregon State University tells a different story — one where family background plays a significant role in athletic…
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Impact of Social Networks on Global Disease Prevention
In an eye-opening study, researchers have uncovered that people’s social connections are a significant determinant in adopting preventive health measures, potentially offering new strategies to curb the spread of diseases like malaria. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, highlight how exposure to behaviors within social networks can greatly influence individual health actions. The research, conducted…
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Social Media Doesn’t Always Bring People Together Despite Common Goals
Since its inception, social media has often been promoted as a unifying force, capable of rallying individuals to collaborate on revolutionary causes. However, research from the University of Kansas suggests that social media might not always serve this purpose, especially when participants do not perceive each other as equals, even if they share common goals.…
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New Study Reframes Role of Emotions in Misinformation Susceptibility
A new study from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), Europe’s leading research center studying complex systems, has upended the widely held belief that strong emotions lead to a greater vulnerability to misinformation. According to the study, emotions are, in fact, crucial instruments for interpreting the world and making decisions. “They are part of intelligent human…
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New Study Unveils How Parents’ Language Shapes Gender Perceptions in Children
A familiar riddle poses a scenario where a boy is injured in a car accident that kills his father. When the doctor declares, “I cannot operate on him — he’s my son,” many are baffled, not recognizing the mother as the doctor. This puzzle highlights a deeply ingrained societal bias that equates “people” with men.…
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How Self-Silencing Opinions Impacts Behavior: New Study
People who hold minority opinions on contentious issues often refrain from voicing their thoughts, leading them to act contrary to their beliefs, according to a new study by researchers from The Ohio State University. This phenomenon, known as “self-silencing,” can have significant implications on personal behavior and public perception. The study, recently published in the…
