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Social media ban: How parents can help kids stay connected safely

As Australia’s social media ban for under-16s just around the corner, children are already worried about losing touch with their friends. But while the onus is on social media platforms to act, researchers at the […]

Is your manager grumpy in the mornings? Poor sleep can lead to abusive and unethical behavior

You arrive at work, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. But your manager seems off, curt in meetings, impatient with questions, and unusually sharp in tone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why are young people more likely to cast informal votes? It’s not because they’re immature

In Australia, where turning up to vote is mandatory, deliberately spoiling your ballot is one of the only legal ways to protest or opt out.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The hidden impact of social media in the workplace

If you like checking social media at work, all that scrolling could have a surprising impact long after you put down the phone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Algorithmic outreach can lead to information inequality

Algorithms that identify influential people in social networks can help maximize the reach of messages, but a modeling study published in PNAS Nexus shows that those same algorithms can disseminate information inequitably, potentially exacerbating existing […]

With commercial wind comes rising community home values, researcher finds

Siting new commercial wind energy installations is no easy feat.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Generational mentorship, diverse boards drive financial success for next-gen family CEOs

When a departing family CEO actively mentors a younger family leader, that leader is more likely to keep the business financially successful, especially if non-family advisors also weigh in.This article is brought to you by […]

People with dark personality traits use touch to manipulate their partners

A hug can soothe your mind, reduce your stress and actually activate oxytocin, the “love hormone,” in your body. But new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that not all hugs […]

Identifying key factors that help children develop a sense of belonging in their first year of school

Time for play, connection to teachers or friends, and comforting spaces like book corners are among the key factors helping Australian children develop a sense of belonging in their first year of school, according to […]

Exploring victim-survivors’ views on sex offender reintegration

A new QUT-led study, the first in Australia to focus specifically on victim-survivors’ perspectives, has revealed strong support for a range of post-custodial measures for people with convictions for sexual offending, provided those measures reduce […]