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Broadcast police communications may pose privacy risks, especially to Black men

Police radio transmissions contain personally identifiable information that could pose privacy risks for members of the public, especially Black males, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Chicago.This […]

Smarter city planning: Researchers use brain activity to predict visits to urban areas

Urbanization, the process by which cities and towns expand in size and population, is rapidly advancing globally, and the percentage of people living in urban environments has increased from 33% in 1960 to 57% in […]

Charity campaigns are using outdated representations of Africa, says new paper

In a new paper, Dr. Edward Ademolu and Jess Crombie from University of the Arts London investigate the ethical complexities of international non-government organizations (INGO) representations. The research focuses specifically on how visual storytelling impacts […]

Indonesian social forestry often excludes women from decisions, risking greater inequality

Our analysis of Indonesia’s social forestry permits shows that women remain underrepresented in forest management bodies despite efforts to boost their presence, leaving them out of decisions about their forests.This article is brought to you […]

Here’s something Americans agree on: Sports build character—but the ‘Great Sport Myth’ may be problematic

In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: Sports are good for us.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Social media has complex effects on adolescent well-being, and policymakers must take note

In late 2024, more than 20 years after the birth of Facebook, the impact of social media on our lives cannot be overstated. Initially underestimated by many in business, social media eventually came to be […]

Illegal mining clampdown in South Africa: Treating desperate people like criminals is an injustice

Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi (“plug the hole”), South African authorities have since December 2023 been trying to disrupt the illicit gold mining economy […]

Study finds 90% of drink spiking goes unreported in UK

Only one in 10 drink spiking incidents are reported to police, according to research published today by Drinkaware and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth: Cross-cultural study finds these associations may be universal

People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with a smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a […]

School break means more drink spiking warnings—why is the burden still on women to stay safe?

School break season is here—and with it, warnings about staying safe while partying. For girls and women, this often means being told to watch their drinks while out at a bar or club to avoid […]