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The State of Dating Report: How Gen Z Is Transforming Sexuality and Relationships
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The State of Dating Report: How Gen Z Is Transforming Sexuality and Relationships

Feeld, the dating app for the curious, in collaboration with Dr. Justin Lehmiller of The Kinsey Institute, has released a groundbreaking report, “The State of Dating: How Gen Z is Redefining Sexuality and Relationships.” Released on World Sexual Health Day under the theme #PositiveRelationships, this report takes a deep dive into how Gen Z—shaped by global instability, digital immersion, and...

New Research Has Potential to Speed Up Forensic Analysis in Sexual Assault Cases
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New Research Has Potential to Speed Up Forensic Analysis in Sexual Assault Cases

A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of DNA evidence. The research is described in a paper published today in the journal Advanced Science. There are almost half a million sexual assaults in...

Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms Who ‘Meddle’ Make Bad Behavior Worse
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Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms Who ‘Meddle’ Make Bad Behavior Worse

Delinquent activities almost always occur outside of the home and away from adult supervision, so it is only natural for parents to blame peers for their child’s bad behavior. Not surprisingly, many parents also assume that they can prevent future problems by limiting contact with suspicious peers. However, a new study cautions parents – especially...

Sex and Consent in the Military
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Sex and Consent in the Military

“No” means no, but what does “yes” look like? The U.S. military has been rocked by sexual assault and harassment scandals going back to Tailhook in the early 1990s. As a result, Congress has attempted to make the military a safer place for all by reforming military criminal law in piecemeal fashion while mandating a raft of prevention programs. The most significant...

26 States May Soon Need to Regulate Cannabis – Here’s What They Can Learn from Colorado and Washington
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26 States May Soon Need to Regulate Cannabis – Here’s What They Can Learn from Colorado and Washington

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but regulated medicine, like Tylenol with codeine or some steroids. With the reclassification, 26 states where cannabis is currently illegal will need to decide whether they want to take action to stop the sale of cannabis in their...

China’s Interests in Africa Are Being Shaped by the Race for Renewable Energy
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China’s Interests in Africa Are Being Shaped by the Race for Renewable Energy

China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping...

Mpox in the DRC: Children Are at High Risk – Health Expert Explains Why
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Mpox in the DRC: Children Are at High Risk – Health Expert Explains Why

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that children, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk from the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports confirm that children under five account for 39% of all cases in the country, and babies as young as two weeks are being...

How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough
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How Hope Beats Mindfulness When Times Are Tough

A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping people manage stress and stay professionally engaged during periods of prolonged stress at work. The study underscores the importance of looking ahead, rather than living “in the moment,” during hard times. Mindfulness refers to the ability of an individual to...

The Biggest Diamond in Over a Century Is Found in Botswana — a Whopping 2,492 Carats
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The Biggest Diamond in Over a Century Is Found in Botswana — a Whopping 2,492 Carats

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country’s president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday. The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It’s the biggest diamond found...