Social Sciences
Anxious parents face tough choices on AI
When it comes to AI, many parents navigate between fear of the unknown and fear of their children missing out.This post was originally published on this site
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Why some complaints sound angrier: Study uncovers cultural clues in voices
It has long been established that emotions reflect in our voice—this helps us communicate more purposefully and gives listeners cues as to how they should interpret what we say. But what emotions predominate in complaints—and […]
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Travelers may recall less safety info if in-flight safety video promotes tourism
In the last decade, many airlines have incorporated videos into their mandatory in-flight safety demonstrations. Several national flagship airlines—including Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and Qantas—also began to include footage related to their home countries […]
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More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users. A recent survey of users found that […]
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The hidden gender dynamics of parenthood
A new study finds a surprising disparity in the gender dynamics of parenthood, with British mothers facing a significantly larger earnings penalty when their first child is a daughter rather than a son.This post was […]
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Living with sons over 30 can interfere with mothers’ well-being
Analysis of data from the Family Financial Survey, included in the Spanish Statistical Plan, shows that parents aged 50–75 living together with children over 30 in the family home has an adverse effect on the […]
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Filipino sailors dock in Mexico … and help invent tequila?
Bottles of tequila now command premium prices in trendy bars. On Instagram, celebrity-backed brands of the agave-based Mexican spirit jostle for attention. And debates over cultural appropriation and agave sustainability swirl alongside booming tourism in […]
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Play or profit: The dark reality of kidfluencing
In today’s social media economy, influence isn’t just power—it’s profit. From fashion hauls to crypto tips, digital personalities are turning likes into livelihoods and followers into fortune.This post was originally published on this site
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Nature vs. nurture beliefs are still holding women back in STEM, study finds
Despite decades of progress, women remain underrepresented in science and technology (STEM) careers.This post was originally published on this site
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Americans want stronger safety net for older adults
Social Security remains broadly popular, and as the U.S. population ages, more Americans think the government should do more to help families care for older adults, according to Cornell-led research investigating shifting attitudes about aging […]