Social Sciences
Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths, or none, develop a sense of belonging
What helps students from all walks of life have a good college experience?This post was originally published on this site
Month: November 2025
Economics & Business
Why people trust influencers more than brands, and what that means for the future of marketing
Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The global market is expected to surpass US$32 billion by the […]
Social Sciences
Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity, and it’s time governments acted
Five years into Canada’s $10-a-day child care plan, affordability has improved dramatically for families fortunate enough to have a space. However, the families who need care the most are being left behind.This post was originally […]
Economics & Business
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here’s why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday
‘Tis the season for giving—and that means ’tis the season for shopping. Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I’ll just return it if they don’t like it.” But before […]
Education
Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and companies face ethical issues
Debates about generative artificial intelligence on college campuses have largely centered on student cheating. But focusing on cheating overlooks a larger set of ethical concerns that higher education institutions face, from the use of copyrighted […]
Economics & Business
Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the “think outside the box” mentality when it comes to creativity.This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Why the chemtrail conspiracy theory lingers and grows—and why Tucker Carlson is talking about it
Everyone has looked up at the clouds and seen faces, animals, objects. Human brains are hardwired for this kind of whimsy. But some people—perhaps a surprising number—look to the sky and see government plots and […]
Social Sciences
Forensic linguistics: How dark web criminals give themselves away with their language
Shannon McCoole ran one of the world’s largest dark web child abuse forums for around three years in the early 2010s. The forum provided a secure online space in which those interested in abusing children […]
Economics & Business
Hybrid workers working 90 fewer minutes on Fridays—a shift toward custom schedules could be undercutting collaboration
Do your office, inbox and calendar feel like a ghost town on Friday afternoons? You’re not alone.This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Know when to fold ’em: Study reveals benefits of dropping unrealistic goals
Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall well-being—and knowing when to abandon […]