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Check politics at the door? Not at many workplaces, researcher says

When people think of workplace segregation, they usually think of race or gender. Yet Americans are also sorted at work by something employers rarely measure: how they vote.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How to create the perfect wing shot in handball

Dare to jump up close to the defender, aim for a long jump distance, and use your time in the air to read the game. These are some of the keys to the perfect wing […]

Commute stress can fuel workplace conflict, but research suggests a simple fix

Pothole season, summer construction season or maybe bad weather. No matter the time of year, it’s no surprise commuters who drive to work may start their day already feeling a bit on edge.This article is […]

New study calls for rethink of domestic abuse responses in children’s services

A major new study has raised concerns about how domestic violence and abuse is understood and responded to within children’s services.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Study explores environmental cost, perceptions of influencer PR gifts

As part of their marketing strategy, many companies send public relations packages full of curated products to social media influencers, who film themselves opening the gifts on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.This article is brought […]

Taking a step back changes group discussions in virtual environments

In group decision-making, it is critical for each member to engage in discussions with a broader perspective and without fixating on personal values and knowledge. While self-distancing, or stepping back and viewing oneself from a […]

Study analyzes how genes and education influence socioeconomic success

Ambitious public education policies have the capacity to cushion the role of the “genetic lottery” in people’s life chances. This is one of the main conclusions of a scientific study by Universidad Carlos III de […]

Semi-communal ‘compound houses’ in Ghana affect how people participate in political activity

Could the precise architectural form of your residence influence how much you participate in politics? A new study by MIT scholars finds this to be exactly the case—at least in Accra, Ghana, where many people […]

Growing up gets less scary with time, research finds

As young adults, many millennials feared growing up more than past generations. But they’ve come around to it as they age, research published in the journal Developmental Psychology has found.This article is brought to you […]

How fair climate action works: Findings from 88 countries with 5 billion people

A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) now sheds light, for the first time, on the carbon intensity of household consumption across much of the world—and thus on the distributional impact […]