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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 […]

Report shows disparity in views of child participation in community services

Western Sydney University is highlighting a report titled “Did you hear me? Children and Young People’s Experiences of Participation in Community Services,” developed by The Practice Project, this UNICEF’s World Children’s Day, Wednesday, 20 November […]

‘Will you buy fewer plastic bottles?’ A simple question can change our behavior

The bottled water market has seen explosive growth—up 73% over the last decade—making it one of the fastest-growing industries globally. However, this growth comes at a significant environmental cost. Plastic waste, greenhouse gas emissions from […]

Parents lie to children all the time—but they should think twice about it

Parents frequently lie to their children. “No, you can’t have any chocolate—it’s all gone,” when there’s a jumbo bar of Dairy Milk in the cupboard. “No, you can’t have my phone to watch YouTube—the battery’s […]

I’ve studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader

In a book I wrote with a colleague on organizational failures (The Apology Impulse) the inability of many of them to confront their failures, except to say a meaningless “we’re sorry,” is legend.This article is […]

Only certain paranormal beliefs may be linked with more stress and distress, research reveals

In a new study, feelings of distress and reduced ability to cope with stress were associated with traditional paranormal beliefs, but not with new age philosophy. Kenneth Drinkwater Ph.D. of Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K., and […]

Survey finds police investigations into rape and sexual assault are improving, but there is still much work to do

Survivors’ experiences of police investigations into rape and sexual assault in England and Wales are improving, according to a report released today.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.