Society & Culture
Presenting research that unravels human behavior, society, and the impact of science on our world.
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Is the Four-Day Work-week Putting UK Councils at Risk?
Across England, councils experimenting with a four-day working week are under closer attention than ever. What started as a way to help staff avoid burnout and make jobs more attractive…
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Helping Others Slows Aging and Keeps Your Brain Young
Spending a few hours a week helping others isn’t just good for your community, it may protect your brain too. Cognitive abilities like memory, attention, and decision-making naturally decline with…
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US Food Safety Threatened by Funding Cuts
The recent outbreak of infant botulism linked to formula products highlights vulnerabilities in the US food safety system. While past outbreaks have prompted swift responses, current funding cuts threaten the…
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Cryptocurrency in Emerging Markets: Opportunities & Risks
Cryptocurrency in emerging markets is more than a technological trend—it’s becoming a catalyst for financial transformation. In regions where traditional banking infrastructure is limited or unreliable, digital currencies offer unbanked…
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Remote Work Reshaping Social Networks at Work
Remote work reshaping social networks has become one of the most consequential shifts in contemporary organizational life. What initially emerged as a crisis-driven response during the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved…
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Income and Mental Health: Why Financial Security Matters
Amid rising financial instability, the connection between income and mental health has never been clearer. Evidence increasingly suggests that stable, sufficient income can protect against anxiety, depression, and chronic stress…
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AI-driven Personalized Learning Boosts Student Engagement
AI-driven personalized learning is transforming how students engage with educational content. Recent studies suggest that adaptive AI systems—ranging from intelligent tutorbots to custom learning platforms—can enhance student motivation, confidence, and…
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Sleep Affects Decision-Making, Mood, and Metabolism
Sleep affects decision-making in profound and often underestimated ways. Even a single night of disrupted or insufficient sleep can slow reaction times, impair attention, and reduce the brain’s ability to…
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Social Media causing Cognitive Fatigue: Young Adults at Risk
In an age dominated by digital connections, social media has become a near-constant companion for young adults. Yet, emerging research on social media and cognitive fatigue suggests that this pattern…
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