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Structural racism and cultural misunderstanding compound grief for Black British, Black Caribbean communities: Study

Inequities in how bereavement is experienced and supported among people of Black British and Black Caribbean heritage in England has been revealed in a new study led by the University of Bristol. The research, published […]

When ‘hearing’ means ‘understanding’: The case of the verb kikoyu in pre-modern Japanese

A new study draws on a rigorous analysis of the Corpus of Historical Japanese to trace the semantic evolution of the verb “kikoyu” from the 8th century to the 20th century. This verb, which initially […]

AI’s impact could worsen gaps between world’s rich and poor, a UN report says

Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.This post was originally published on this site

Why being single might feel empowering as a woman in your 20s, but not your 30s

If you’re a woman in your 20s, being single may feel like an empowering lifestyle choice. Taking smug delight in the recent Vogue article, Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?, you can rest assured that […]

Natural language found more complex than it strictly needs to be—and for good reason

Human languages are complex phenomena. Around 7,000 languages are spoken worldwide, some with only a handful of remaining speakers, while others, such as Chinese, English, Spanish and Hindi, are spoken by billions. Despite their profound […]

Why meetings can harm employee well-being

Anyone working in an organization knows it: meetings follow one after another at a frantic pace. On average, managers spend 23 hours a week in meetings. Much of what happens in them is considered to […]

‘Quiet divorcing’ puts a new name to an old problem: The slow erosion of intimacy

Some relationships end loudly, most end quietly. There is no dramatic fight or sudden revelation. Instead, partners gradually stop showing up for each other in small, everyday ways.This post was originally published on this site

Priming for planned sex increases desire, frequency in parents with young children

Between the lack of sleep and free time, physical, hormonal and relationship changes, and juggling work and other life commitments, many couples find their sex lives take a hit in the transition to parenthood. Continuing […]

Rethinking urban communities: Transforming vacant spaces into vibrant places

Italian architect and researcher Dr. Chiara Mazzarella has long been captivated by the idea of finding better ways to use empty buildings. Across Europe, millions of homes and commercial buildings lie vacant, even as housing […]

‘Make the platforms safer’: What young people really think about the Australia social media ban

From next Dec. 3, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across 10 social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect.This post was originally published on this […]