The "little brain" plays a major role in schizophrenia
In a new study, Norwegian researchers have documented that the cerebellum is among the most affected brain regions in schizophrenia. Compared to healthy individuals, cerebellar volume was smaller in...
View ArticleImproving knowledge and data on migration
One year from its conception, the European Commission's Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD) has made significant progress and has provided EU policymakers with valuable instruments to...
View ArticleBehavior study shows piglets prefer new toys
We can’t help but be tempted by new things. We see it in a child’s eyes when she opens a new toy, and feel it every time a new version of the iPhone is released. It turns out our preference for shiny,...
View ArticleVolunteering efforts encouraged by the company boost employees’...
Employees who volunteer are not only a boon for the image of the company: In cases where an organisation supports volunteering, it profits through increased organisational commitment. These are the key...
View ArticleEhrenamtliche Arbeit, die vom Unternehmen unterstützt wird, stärkt...
Ehrenamtlich tätige Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter sind nicht nur gut für das Image eines Unternehmens: Unterstützt eine Organisation diese Freiwilligenarbeit, kann sie auch in Form von engerer...
View ArticleAdulthood wellbeing lower for single-parent kids – new research
People who grew up in single-parent families have lower levels of wellbeing and life satisfaction in adulthood, new University of Warwick research shows Individuals brought up by a single parent earn...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s disease study links brain health and physical activity
People at risk for Alzheimer’s disease who do more moderate-intensity physical activity, but not light-intensity physical activity, are more likely to have healthy patterns of glucose metabolism in...
View ArticleLa sécurité routière à l’épreuve des données
Au Burkina Faso, comme dans toute l’Afrique, les traumatismes liés aux accidents de la route sont un problème de santé publique souvent négligé. De nouveaux outils de géolocalisation et de suivi des...
View ArticleNUS study: Plants sacrifice “daughters” to survive chilly weather
A new study by a team of plant biologists from the National University of Singapore found that some plants may selectively kill part of their roots to survive under cold weather conditions.
View ArticleThey Like You as You Are. Why Being Yourself at Interviews Will Earn You the Job
New research by Bocconi’s Celia Moore and co-authors from UCL, The Hong Kong Polytechnic and LBS shows that good candidates that accurately represent themselves are perceived as more authentic and...
View ArticleDublin City University unveils Brexit Research and Policy Institute
Dublin City University has today launched a Brexit Research and Policy Institute to explore the ongoing impact of Brexit on government, business and society at large.
View ArticleUnderstanding animal social networks can aid wildlife conservation
As with humans, most animals prefer to associate with some individuals and not with others. The social structure can influence how a population responds to changes in its environment. Examining social...
View ArticleOut of Africa; new research explores drive behind early humanity’s travels...
A new research project led by Royal Holloway, University of London starts this July after receiving a grant of over £450,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to explore the migrations of humans out of Africa....
View Article‘Baby-boomers vs. young generation’ not the problem with financial inequality...
Fears of inter-generational tension between young and old are unfounded, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Birmingham say that social, economic and demographic factors are...
View ArticleWomen dealers empowered by selling drugs
Female drug dealers are a minority. According to sociologist Heidi Grundetjern, they gain self-confidence by succeeding in a cutthroat business, but they do not challenge the male dominance.
View ArticleGli piaci come sei. Perché essere te stesso ai colloqui ti farà ottenere il...
Una ricerca di Celia Moore della Bocconi e co-autori di UCL, Politecnico di Hong Kong e LBS dimostra che i buoni candidati che danno un’immagine precisa di se stessi sono percepiti come più autentici e...
View ArticleHow AI helped auction off $19-billion worth of radio spectrum
Mobile phone carriers scooped up airwaves no longer needed by television broadcasters last March in a $19-billion auction designed by UBC and Stanford University researchers.
View ArticleIdentity crisis? Vapers who continue to smoke are in denial about their...
People who vape while still using traditional cigarettes find it hard to kick the habit as they don’t see themselves as smokers, according to research by Kingston University in London.
View ArticleDoes Socioeconomic Status Affect Women's Decisions Not to Continue...
A new study has shown that among women who intended to breastfeed, nearly 25% of those defined as socioeconomically (SE) marginalized stopped after only 1 month, compared to about 7% of the women in...
View ArticleUniversal access to water requires stronger government leadership, say...
Study published in Water Resources and Rural Development wins Elsevier’s Atlas award
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