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In nonindustrialized societies, health, productivity and economic security play much larger roles in determining happiness among aging populations, a new study finds.
A new video intervention shows correcting Americans’ exaggerated views of political opponents can defuse tensions, reduce support for antidemocratic practices and promote a healthier democracy.
How states fund their schools may matter more in the coming years as the Trump administration prepares to change the federal government’s role in education spending.
Research on artificial intelligence in marketing overwhelmingly neglects its potential negative consequences, a new study finds.
A study found that in US counties where friendships with prosperous individuals are more common, investment and savings tend to be higher.
There has been quite a bit of research on online product reviews that try to sway consumer sentiment, but new research looks at reviews that are instead a form of entertainment.
Previous research had found that consumers think these types of eco-friendly policies are inconvenient.
Sea cucumbers have been overharvested for centuries. At the same time, coral reefs have declined as well. Research suggests that saving the former may help restore the latter.
New research found a way to both improve the accuracy of deepfake detection algorithms while also enhancing fairness.
New research suggests alternating boring and meaningful tasks can keep workers more engaged and productive.
Sickle cell disease causes lower oxygen levels and abnormal blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a stroke. New research into noninvasive screening methods could help reduce the risk.
Not knowing whether their children will eat the healthy food put on their plates, parents may prepare a less healthy dish for themselves to serve as backup for the kids too.
The first-ever imaging and recording of a brainstem structure critical for feeling full could help reveal exactly how weight loss drugs like Ozempic work, and how to make them more effective.
Land subsidence is a factor as preparations are made for rising sea levels and strengthening storms. Human infrastructure, including buildings and groundwater extraction, increases vulnerabilities.













