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True identity emerges from lived experience, not hidden essence, research finds

So, you’re a people pleaser? A social chameleon? Perhaps you’re an introvert or an extrovert.This post was originally published on this site

Fluent in two languages? It comes at a cost to emotional regulation (but don’t worry)

Say “I’m angry” out loud, and your brain reacts to it, reducing the use of emotional brain regions. But this trick does not work if you say it in your second language. A new study […]

From suicide bombers to positions of authority—the changing role of women in jihadi groups

Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman.This post was originally published on this site

Teen sexting: Why ‘just say no’ fails

Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse feel blamed, ashamed and unable to seek help, according to new research from […]

Celebrity accounts reveal distinctive victim-blaming in deepfake sexual abuse

Celebrity victim-survivors of deepfake sexual abuse face distinctive forms of victim-blaming, harassment and barriers to justice, according to new research led by Irish researchers.This post was originally published on this site

Does a deeper voice make men more attractive? These researchers have the answer

During puberty, as boys transition into men, the dramatic drop in their vocal pitch has sparked a long-running debate among scientists. Why did such deep voices evolve in the first place? Was it to attract […]

Ready at 12? Why age alone cannot tell you when children can go out unsupervised

By the time children are around 12 years old, many will begin to ask if they can go out to the local park, playground or stores to spend time with their friends without adult supervision.This […]

Solar-powered trashcan lid insert gets rid of garbage stink

Garbage left outside starts smelling unpleasant very quickly, especially in warm, humid climates that accelerate food decay. In ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, researchers report a solar-powered lid insert that fits onto standard wheeled trash […]

How going digital offers families more than annual adoption letters

Digital technology could transform the way adopted children stay connected with their birth families, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A study published in the journal Adoption & Fostering reveals how […]

A cleaner X-ray view of our galactic center’s hot mess

The center of the Milky Way galaxy is a chaotic place. In addition to the 4-million-solar-mass black hole known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the region is full of gas, dust, strong magnetic fields and […]