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Support during pregnancy helps working moms ‘win’ when returning to work

Returning to work after maternity leave can leave new mothers wrestling with guilt—feeling they can’t fully win at work or home. New research from Baylor University shows that the right kind of support during pregnancy […]

AI ‘workslop’ is creating unnecessary extra work. Here’s how we can stop it

Have you ever used artificial intelligence (AI) in your job without double-checking the quality or accuracy of its output? If so, you wouldn’t be the only one.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Nine ways to help your brain and boost your memory during exam season

It’s exam season in Australia. Year 12 students are sitting final exams, while university and younger school students also face end-of-year assessments.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?

A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to vulnerable minds.This […]

How nature’s wow factor may curb fast fashion

Feelings of awe, sparked by nature’s grandeur, can inspire consumers to buy fewer but higher-quality products, according to a new study co-authored by University of Auckland marketing experts Associate Professor Yuri Seo and Divya Tewari.This […]

Study reveals corporate directors on charity boards drive pro-corporate lobbying

A study in Management Science finds that public charities with corporate directors on their boards are significantly more likely to lobby on behalf of the connected firms’ political interests. More to the point, the research […]

Q&A: How the Day of Dead took root in the United States

During October in the United States, stores selling Halloween merchandise also are stocking their shelves with Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) decorations, such as plastic marigold garlands and skulls made of sugar […]

Why Classic Maya cities rose and fell

Why move to a city? And why leave? Urban centers today see populations ebb and flow for a multitude of reasons—the economy, crowds, lifestyle considerations, air quality, the odd pandemic perhaps. As it turns out, […]

Social media comments can act as ‘quick warning signals’ against misinformation, study shows

Comments from ordinary users on social media platforms can be a force for good, helping others identify false information and navigate what is accurate, new research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Forests contribute to perceived happiness in multiple ways, Finnish study finds

New research from the University of Eastern Finland identifies three main dimensions in perceived happiness associated with Finnish forests: a bond to natural-like forests, happiness coming from activities in forests, such as berry and mushroom […]