Society & Lifestyle
Presenting research that unravels human behavior, society, and the impact of science on our world.
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Higher Temperatures Raise Intimate Partner Violence Risk for Women
Key Takeaways Higher temperatures raised intimate partner violence risk across sub-Saharan Africa. Temperature anomalies corresponded with 1.74 percentage-point higher probability of any IPV. Rural women experienced approximately 2.4 percentage-point higher…
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Unconditional Cash Transfers to Mothers Altered Children’s Biological Aging
Key Takeaways Higher cash support slowed children’s estimated biological aging at age four. Children receiving more cash showed lower DunedinPACE scores overall The aging effect remained after sensitivity analyses addressed…
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Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Heart Changes in UK Biobank Study
Key takeaways Nighttime light exposure was associated with measurable changes in cardiac structure. Higher exposure was associated with reduced myocardial contraction and cardiac strain. Higher nighttime light exposure was associated…
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Can AI Kill Humanity? AI Alignment Explained as Researchers Raise Fears
Key Takeaways Anthropic Alignment Lead Warns AI Could Kill All Humans as Researcher Quits. AI alignment focuses on keeping advanced AI systems aligned with human goals. Superintelligent AI could create…
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Indoor Light Supports Healthy Ageing in Older Adults
Light is a basic part of daily life, but its role in the body goes beyond vision. Daylight provides an important environmental signal for the biological clock, helping align daily…
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How Phone and Computer Screens Affect Your Eyes: Digital Eye Strain Explained
More than 5 billion people worldwide use mobile phones, and billions also rely on computers daily, with global device use continuing to grow steadily each year. On average, people spend…
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Water Mixed Diesel Fuel Reduces Emissions and Improves Combustion
It sounds unlikely at first. Water, which usually puts out fire, might help diesel fuel burn more effectively inside an engine. Diesel engines are widely used in transport, agriculture, and…
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Belly Fat and Heart Failure: Why Waist Size Matters more than Weight
Imagine standing in front of a mirror and feeling reassured because your weight falls within a normal range. The number on the scale looks fine. But body weight alone does…
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Living in a City Reduce Stroke Risk, Study Finds Unexpected Health Pattern
Cities are expanding faster than ever, drawing people in with the promise of opportunity and a different way of life. Today, around 56 percent of the world’s population lives in…
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The Surprising Genetic Adaptation Helping Kenyan Pastoralists Survive Water Scarcity
Water is essential for the human body because it keeps blood flowing, supports digestion, regulates temperature, and allows cells to function normally. When water levels drop too much, the body…
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