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Increased access to Asian American language assistance needed during emergencies

Effective communication can be a challenge during and in the aftermath of any disaster, but as the recent wildfires pushed the limits of Los Angeles County, the gap caused by language barriers puts some populations […]

Study finds women less likely to go to work sick

Researchers at The University of Western Australia have found practices put in place to reduce employees presenting to work sick were more likely to be observed by women than men.This post was originally published on […]

AI-driven dialogue analysis confirms popular movies have grown more violent over the past 70 years

Movies often reflect the predominant societal and cultural values at the time they were shot. These values can be expressed in various elements of a film, including the interactions between characters, their communication styles and […]

Legislative theater: How this interactive artform empowers communities to create social change

What if every citizen could have a say in how the issues that affect their lives and communities were dealt with? Or could input into policy and even law-making? Legislative theater is a form of […]

‘Do I have to get it in writing?’ Even with compulsory lessons, some teens are confused about how consent works

Consent education has been mandatory in Australian schools since 2023.This post was originally published on this site

Risk it or kick it? Research analyzes NFL coaches’ risk tolerance on fourth down

During the Super Bowl, every decision matters. With millions of fans watching, the game often comes down to a single play call. And no call is more scrutinized than what a coach decides to do […]

Why conspiracies are so popular—and what we can do to stop them

Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, false narratives can be incredibly sticky. Many people insist that the earth is flat, that childhood vaccines cause autism, or that climate change is a hoax, despite ample […]

Millions of animals die on roads—does this make driving morally wrong?

Imagine one morning, you are deciding whether to drive to work or catch the train. Eventually, you decide to drive. On your way to the office, a squirrel crosses the road leaving you no time […]

Overqualified workers find better family balance with flexible work conditions

A study at The University of Western Australia has found that if an employee who has more skills or knowledge than a job requires is given favorable work conditions, they are more likely to have […]

Aussie teens say sex education is leaving them unprepared for relationships 

A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study published in Youth has revealed that Australian teens feel sex education is falling short, leaving them unprepared to navigate complex relationship dynamics.This post was originally published on this […]