September 21, 2024

How can you help your child tidy up their room (without having a massive fight every time)?

If you’ve ever opened the door to your child’s room only to be greeted by a sea of clothes, toys and who knows what else, you’re not alone.

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Researchers document Russian destruction of Ukrainian archaeological sites

As Russian missile strikes and heavy assaults by ground troops pace deadly attacks on Ukraine, a new report by University of Virginia researchers reveals another destructive facet of Russia’s invasion.This post was originally published on [...]
World’s first open-source digital map of mass graves could help bring justice to victims in Ukraine

“These newly reported discoveries [of mass graves] confirm our darkest fears. The people of Ukraine and the world deserve to know how exactly those buried in the forest near Izium have died,” said Amnesty InternationalThis [...]
Growing number of war-weary Ukrainians would reluctantly give up territory to save lives, suggests survey

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is trying his best to shake up the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war. He recently undertook a major cabinet reshuffle in which he replaced no fewer than nine ministers, including [...]
Language in sexual offense judgments in Swedish courts makes victims responsible

Professional and lay judges are not supposed to be influenced by personal values or political opinions. Despite this, the language of judgments reflects stereotypical ideas about gender and sexuality. This language means that women who [...]
Study suggests political ideology is associated with differences in brain structure, but less so than previously thought

Conservative voters have slightly larger amygdalas than progressive voters—by about the size of a sesame seed. In a replication study published September 19 in the journal iScience, researchers revisited the idea that progressive and conservative [...]
Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in report

Significant racial and gender disparities exist in U.S. crime victim compensation programs, revealing Black and Indigenous people as well as survivors of gender-based violence face unique challenges in obtaining financial support, according to a new [...]
Banning kids from social media in Australia? There’s a better way

The Australian Government wants to ban kids from social media—but will it work and is it a good idea?This post was originally published on this site
Study finds political views, not race, shape reactions to mass shooting data

A new study from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests that when it comes to visualizations of mass shooting data, political ideology plays a more significant role in shaping emotional responses than racial identity.This post [...]
Happiness swings votes, and America’s current mood could scramble expectations of young and old voters

Happiness may be reshaping America’s political landscape.This post was originally published on this site
Denver’s experiment in providing a soft landing for newly arrived migrants is expensive but necessary, says researcher

The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the workforce faster.This post was originally [...]