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What’s in the Man Box? Increased Violence & Suicidal Thoughts
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What’s in the Man Box? Increased Violence & Suicidal Thoughts

An Australian first study involving 1000 men aged 18 to 30 has found those who conform to traditional definitions of manhood – dubbed ‘the man box’ – are twice as likely to consider suicide and seven times more likely to be violent towards others. The Man Box: A study on being a young man in...

When It Comes to Smartphone Lifespan, Brand Name Matters More Than Hardware
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When It Comes to Smartphone Lifespan, Brand Name Matters More Than Hardware

Many critics have denounced smartphone manufacturers in recent years for producing devices that quickly become obsolete, creating a “planned obsolescence” that is costly for consumers and the global environment. Yet while many consumers clamor for increased “repairability” — and thus longer lifespans — for these devices, a new Yale-led study finds that there is a...

Research Shows Club Drug GHB Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes
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Research Shows Club Drug GHB Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes

Scientists have discovered that regular use of the party drug GHB, and especially unconsciousness following GHB use, is associated with brain changes including negative effects on long-term memory, working memory, IQ, and higher levels of stress and anxiety. This work is presented at the ECNP conference in Barcelona, following partial peer-review publication*. GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate), also...

Even When Presented with Facts, Supported by Evidence, Many Choose Not to Believe Them
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Even When Presented with Facts, Supported by Evidence, Many Choose Not to Believe Them

In an era of fact-checking and “alternative facts,” many people simply choose not to believe research findings and other established facts, according to a new paper co-authored by a professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. “A growing body of evidence suggests that even when individuals are aware of research findings supported by a...

Feeding 10 Billion People by 2050 Within Planetary Limits May Be Achievable
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Feeding 10 Billion People by 2050 Within Planetary Limits May Be Achievable

A global shift towards healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste, and improving farming practices and technologies are required to feed 10 billion people sustainably by 2050, a new study finds. Adopting these options reduces the risk of crossing global environmental limits related to climate change, the use of agricultural land, the...

Fatal Police Shootings More Frequent in U.S. States with High Household Gun Ownership
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Fatal Police Shootings More Frequent in U.S. States with High Household Gun Ownership

U.S. states with high levels of household gun ownership have higher rates of fatal shootings of civilians by police than states with lower gun prevalence, according to a new study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Northeastern University. The study found that there was a link between rates...

‘Domestic Gag Rule’ Will Negatively Impact Women’s Health Care
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‘Domestic Gag Rule’ Will Negatively Impact Women’s Health Care

A new Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TxPEP) study on Texas organizations receiving family planning funds finds that proposed federal guidelines restricting abortion counseling and referrals for Title X providers may adversely impact the health care of pregnant women. The study, published in Contraception, compares pregnancy options counseling and referral practices at state-funded and federal Title X-funded...

Even When Presented with Facts, Supported by Evidence, Many Choose Not to Believe Them
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Even When Presented with Facts, Supported by Evidence, Many Choose Not to Believe Them

In an era of fact-checking and “alternative facts,” many people simply choose not to believe research findings and other established facts, according to a new paper co-authored by a professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. “A growing body of evidence suggests that even when individuals are aware of research findings supported by a...

Corra Launches Avant: The Only Fashion-Focused SAP Accelerator
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Corra Launches Avant: The Only Fashion-Focused SAP Accelerator

Corra is launching Avant, the only SAP Commerce Cloud-qualified accelerator designed to meet the needs of fashion brands. This refined solution reduces both cost and time-to-market of a typical SAP Commerce Cloud implementation by up to 40%, allowing fashion retailers to bypass the need for costly customizations and to invest more budget in strategic business initiatives....