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Phys.org / Perceptions of cultural foreignness may lead to job discrimination, study finds

Asian, Arab and Latino Americans may face more discrimination when seeking jobs that emphasize stereotypically American characteristics because they are deemed to be culturally foreign, according to research published in ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Rap fans share the bad rap in court

An innovative James Cook University experiment has found rap-related cues shape how people judge a hypothetical fan accused of violent crime, raising questions about the use of lyrics as evidence in court. James Cook University ...

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Phys.org / Mixed messages on kids' screen time leave parents feeling overwhelmed

First-time parents are feeling confused, anxious and judged when it comes to managing their young children's screen time, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study published in the Journal of ...

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Phys.org / ESA's Proba 3 is unlocking secrets of the solar wind

It has been a dream of astronomers and solar scientists for ages. A new mission gives solar researchers a powerful new tool in their arsenal: on-demand, total solar eclipses. Launched in 2024, The European Space Agency's ...

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Phys.org / Alternative work arrangements spur new thinking on the role of HR professionals

Employee work arrangements are a challenge for management globally, with effects on employees' experiences and the success of organizations. In an editorial in The International Journal of Human Resource Management, researchers ...

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Phys.org / Replacing nitrogen with organic fertilizer found to improve soil and crops

A new collaborative study from The University of Western Australia has found that partially replacing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with low amounts of organic components can improve soil quality, crop productivity and nitrogen ...

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Tech Xplore / New start-up offers green hydrogen from just sun and water

Photreon, a start-up project at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), aims to boost the hydrogen economy with mass-produced photoreactor panels that require no electrolyzers, consume no electricity, and do not need a grid ...

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Phys.org / Assessing the impact of drones on whale sharks

In recent years, using drones for wildlife research has proven to be a valuable tool in collecting data for population surveys, observing behavior and measuring animals' physical dimensions. A new study led by Murdoch University ...

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Medical Xpress / One in three young adults not getting enough sleep

Nearly one-third of Australian adults are getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep, with young adults (ages 18–34) emerging as the most sleep deprived and most affected by the consequences of poor sleep, reveals ...

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Medical Xpress / An app that improves decision-making: Study shows myKIDNEY helps patients make better informed choices

For an elderly patient facing end-stage kidney disease, the default answer has long been dialysis. But a new study by Duke-NUS Medical School and its collaborators at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and the National University ...

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Phys.org / The importance of how parents talk to their kids about sexual trauma

Parents play a critical role in how young people understand sex and relationships. When it comes to topics of sexual trauma and violence, the way parents talk with their children—or don't—depends on their beliefs, personal ...

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Tech Xplore / No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report

There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's world-leading teen social media ban, government documents obtained by AFP show.

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