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Accounting Move Promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work
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Accounting Move Promotes Equal Pay for Equal Work

Framing raises in dollars, not percentages, helps reduce gender gaps During the 60 years since pay discrimination became illegal in the United States, gender pay equity has remained stubbornly elusive. The gap between women and men increased in 2024, with women earning 80.9 cents for every dollar men make for the same work, according to the Institute for...

Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ Endures
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Why Michelangelo’s ‘Last Judgment’ Endures

Michelangelo’s fresco of “The Last Judgment,” covering the wall behind the altar of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, is being restored. The work, which started on Feb. 1, 2026, is expected to continue for three months. The Sistine Chapel is one of the great masterpieces of Renaissance art. As the setting where the College...

Romance Films Shape Expectations of Love
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Romance Films Shape Expectations of Love

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight. While binge watching romance films can be a fun way to celebrate the season, Virginia Tech experts Sarah Ovink and Rose Wesche say formulaic depictions of love may set unrealistic expectations for real-life relationships. Ovink, associate professor of sociology, said media’s role in shaping expectations of love starts...

Emotional Support from Social Media Found to Reduce Anxiety
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Emotional Support from Social Media Found to Reduce Anxiety

Research finds that social media can help reduce anxiety for young adults who have specific personality traits. Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the U.S. will experience an anxiety disorder within their lifetime, and the median age of onset is 17 years old. Anxiety increases...

How to Use Cleanser Properly – by an Expert in Skin Science
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How to Use Cleanser Properly – by an Expert in Skin Science

Cleansing has long been an important part of hygiene rituals across cultures. Nowadays, cleansing remains an essential part of daily skincare routines, helping to remove sweat, makeup and old skin cells. But with skincare routines becoming more and more extensive (and expensive), it can be difficult to know which cleanser to use – and how...

800 Years After His Death, the Legends and Legacy of Francis of Assisi Endure
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800 Years After His Death, the Legends and Legacy of Francis of Assisi Endure

On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February 2026, at the Basilica of San Francesco. Millions of visitors are expected to converge in the small Tuscan town of Assisi to honor the 13th-century saint....

Perceiving AI as a ‘Job Killer’ Negatively Influences Attitudes Towards Democracy
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Perceiving AI as a ‘Job Killer’ Negatively Influences Attitudes Towards Democracy

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our society and economy. A new study shows that the majority of people believe that artificial intelligence is displacing more human labour than it is creating new opportunities. Scientists at the University of Vienna and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) demonstrated a causal link: the stronger this perception, the more dissatisfied people...

Hot Tips for Cold Weather Heart Health
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Hot Tips for Cold Weather Heart Health

The American Heart Association offers some important information for staying heart healthy in cold temperatures While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of...