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Preview thumbnail for If we want more teachers in schools, teaching needs to be made more attractive. The pay, lack of resources and poor student behavior are issues. New study from 18 countries suggests raising its profile and prestige, increasing pay, and providing schools with better resources would attract people. image
If we want more teachers in schools, teaching needs to be made more attractive. The pay, lack of resources and poor student behavior are issues. New study from 18 countries suggests raising its profile and prestige, increasing pay, and providing schools with better resources would attract people.
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Preview thumbnail for Men tend to focus on physical attractiveness, while women consider both attractiveness and resource potential, finds a new eye-tracking study that sheds light on sex differences in evaluations of online dating profiles. image
Men tend to focus on physical attractiveness, while women consider both attractiveness and resource potential, finds a new eye-tracking study that sheds light on sex differences in evaluations of online dating profiles.
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Preview thumbnail for Almost half of doctors have been sexually harassed by patients - 52% of female doctors, 34% male and 45% overall, finds new study from 7 countries - including unwanted sexual attention, jokes of a sexual nature, asked out on dates, romantic messages, and inappropriate reactions, such as an erection. image
Almost half of doctors have been sexually harassed by patients - 52% of female doctors, 34% male and 45% overall, finds new study from 7 countries - including unwanted sexual attention, jokes of a sexual nature, asked out on dates, romantic messages, and inappropriate reactions, such as an erection.
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Preview thumbnail for Dissatisfaction with penis size and genital appearance tied to mental health issues in men - The findings suggest that men who view their genital appearance negatively may experience significant mental health challenges, which in turn can affect their sexual function and overall quality of life. image
Dissatisfaction with penis size and genital appearance tied to mental health issues in men - The findings suggest that men who view their genital appearance negatively may experience significant mental health challenges, which in turn can affect their sexual function and overall quality of life.
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Preview thumbnail for 'Sex-normalising' surgeries on children born intersex are still being performed, motivated by distressed parents and the goal of aligning the child’s appearance with a sex. Researchers say such surgeries should not be done without full informed consent, which makes them inappropriate for children. image
'Sex-normalising' surgeries on children born intersex are still being performed, motivated by distressed parents and the goal of aligning the child’s appearance with a sex. Researchers say such surgeries should not be done without full informed consent, which makes them inappropriate for children.
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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for At least 97% of climate scientists agree that climate change is happening, and research suggests that talking to the public about that consensus can help change misconceptions, and lead to small shifts in beliefs about climate change. The study looked at more than 10,000 people across 27 countries. image
At least 97% of climate scientists agree that climate change is happening, and research suggests that talking to the public about that consensus can help change misconceptions, and lead to small shifts in beliefs about climate change. The study looked at more than 10,000 people across 27 countries.
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Preview thumbnail for Democrats rarely have Republicans as romantic partners and vice versa, study finds. The share of couples where one partner supported the Democratic Party while the other supported the Republican Party was only 8%. image
Democrats rarely have Republicans as romantic partners and vice versa, study finds. The share of couples where one partner supported the Democratic Party while the other supported the Republican Party was only 8%.
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3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Women fail to spot heightened infidelity risk in benevolently sexist men, new study finds. Both hostile sexism (blatantly negative attitudes toward women) and benevolent sexism (seemingly chivalrous but ultimately patronizing views) are significant predictors of infidelity among men. image
Women fail to spot heightened infidelity risk in benevolently sexist men, new study finds. Both hostile sexism (blatantly negative attitudes toward women) and benevolent sexism (seemingly chivalrous but ultimately patronizing views) are significant predictors of infidelity among men.
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Preview thumbnail for Introverts who used texting primarily as a means of self-expression reported higher levels of self-confidence. This suggests that for introverts, texting can be a valuable tool that allows them to communicate more freely and authentically, which in turn may bolster their sense of self-confidence. image
Introverts who used texting primarily as a means of self-expression reported higher levels of self-confidence. This suggests that for introverts, texting can be a valuable tool that allows them to communicate more freely and authentically, which in turn may bolster their sense of self-confidence.
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3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for New study found that men tend to prioritize physical attractiveness and health in their partners, indicators of fertility, while women value traits like intelligence, emotional stability, and earning potential, which signal the ability to provide material support. image
New study found that men tend to prioritize physical attractiveness and health in their partners, indicators of fertility, while women value traits like intelligence, emotional stability, and earning potential, which signal the ability to provide material support.
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Preview thumbnail for Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions, finds a new study with more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. When AI is mentioned, it tends to lower emotional trust, which in turn decreases purchase intentions. image
Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions, finds a new study with more than 1,000 adults in the U.S. When AI is mentioned, it tends to lower emotional trust, which in turn decreases purchase intentions.
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3 months ago
A short-term vegan diet has been linked with reductions to our biological age estimates, say US researchers who fed 21 pairs of twins either an omnivorous or vegan diet over 8 weeks. Those who ate vegan had lower ages to their hearts, hormones, livers, and inflammatory and metabolic systems.
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Preview thumbnail for Women in same-sex relationships have 69% higher odds of committing crimes compared to their peers in opposite-sex relationships. In contrast, men in same-sex relationships had 32% lower odds of committing crimes compared to men in heterosexual relationships, finds a new Dutch study. image
Women in same-sex relationships have 69% higher odds of committing crimes compared to their peers in opposite-sex relationships. In contrast, men in same-sex relationships had 32% lower odds of committing crimes compared to men in heterosexual relationships, finds a new Dutch study.
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4 months ago
Bisexual women exhibit personality traits and sexual behaviors more similar to those of heterosexual males than heterosexual women, including greater openness to casual sex and more pronounced dark personality traits. These are less evident or absent in homosexual individuals.
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Preview thumbnail for Ghosting is a form of social rejection without explanation or feedback. A new study reveals that ghosting is not necessarily devoid of care. The researchers found that ghosters often have prosocial motives and that understanding these motives can mitigate the negative effects of ghosting. image
Ghosting is a form of social rejection without explanation or feedback. A new study reveals that ghosting is not necessarily devoid of care. The researchers found that ghosters often have prosocial motives and that understanding these motives can mitigate the negative effects of ghosting.
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Preview thumbnail for New findings indicate that daily cannabis users may develop a tolerance to some of the impairing effects of cannabis, while occasional users show more significant impairments in reaction time and memory tasks while high. image
New findings indicate that daily cannabis users may develop a tolerance to some of the impairing effects of cannabis, while occasional users show more significant impairments in reaction time and memory tasks while high.
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4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Women’s self-perceived attractiveness amplifies preferences for taller men. Women tend to consider taller men with broader shoulders more attractive, masculine, dominant, and higher in fighting ability, according to recent research. image
Women’s self-perceived attractiveness amplifies preferences for taller men. Women tend to consider taller men with broader shoulders more attractive, masculine, dominant, and higher in fighting ability, according to recent research.
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5 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A recent study has found that slightly feminine men tend to have better prospects for long-term romantic relationships with women while maintaining their desirability as short-term sexual partners. image
A recent study has found that slightly feminine men tend to have better prospects for long-term romantic relationships with women while maintaining their desirability as short-term sexual partners.
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Preview thumbnail for Masturbation helps to alleviate psychological distress in women, study suggests image
Masturbation helps to alleviate psychological distress in women, study suggests
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Preview thumbnail for One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds. Problems regulating emotions – which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts – may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). image
One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds. Problems regulating emotions – which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts – may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Preview thumbnail for A new study found that parents display stronger neural responses when their own children, rather than unknown children, violate gender stereotypes. This effect is especially pronounced when the gender-nonconforming child is a boy, and among parents who view such violations as less appropriate. image
A new study found that parents display stronger neural responses when their own children, rather than unknown children, violate gender stereotypes. This effect is especially pronounced when the gender-nonconforming child is a boy, and among parents who view such violations as less appropriate.
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3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point: When breastfeeding mothers used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk produced. Unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in milk there was no consistent time when its concentration peaked and started to decline. image
THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point: When breastfeeding mothers used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk produced. Unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in milk there was no consistent time when its concentration peaked and started to decline.
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Preview thumbnail for A new study found that nearly half of sinusitis-related videos on TikTok contain misleading or inaccurate content, primarily propagated by non-medical influencers. This alarming trend highlights the potential risks associated with sourcing health advice from unverified content on social media. image
A new study found that nearly half of sinusitis-related videos on TikTok contain misleading or inaccurate content, primarily propagated by non-medical influencers. This alarming trend highlights the potential risks associated with sourcing health advice from unverified content on social media.
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Preview thumbnail for Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviours. The mental health needs of boys might be missed at school, putting them at risk. image
Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviours. The mental health needs of boys might be missed at school, putting them at risk.
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7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Researchers uncover ‘pornification’ trend among female streamers on Twitch: women are more frequently and intensely self-sexualizing than men, hinting at a broader pattern of ‘pornification’ in digital content to lure audiences. image
Researchers uncover ‘pornification’ trend among female streamers on Twitch: women are more frequently and intensely self-sexualizing than men, hinting at a broader pattern of ‘pornification’ in digital content to lure audiences.