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Psychology

The Test That Flipped the Script on Police Bias

What if everything you thought you knew about detecting discrimination was—statistically speaking—flawed? That’s exactly what a group of researchers just uncovered when they applied a powerful new method to millions of police stops in California. And the results? Jaw-dropping. The test didn’t just suggest racial bias in policing—it confirmed it in a way we’ve never […]

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Society

Why Some Happy Workers Slack Off—And What Makes Others Thrive

We’ve all worked with that person—you know, the one who seems genuinely cheerful every day, loves the job, brings cookies to team meetings… and somehow doesn’t quite get anything done. Meanwhile, there’s the moody wizard who grumbles through the day but hits every deadline like clockwork. So here’s the million-dollar question: Is being happy at work actually […]

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Society

How Early Humans Turned Hippo Bones into High-Tech Tools

Picture this: A group of early humans gathers around a massive hippopotamus carcass, stone tools in hand. But instead of just slicing up dinner, they do something completely unexpected—they start chipping away at the hippo’s bones. Fast forward 1.5 million years, and archaeologists have uncovered the world’s oldest known bone tool workshop in Tanzania’s Olduvai […]

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Society

Is Bluesky the Future of Social Media or Just Twitter 2.0?

We’re on Bluesky now, so check us out there. But is it worth our time? If you’ve ever rage-quit Twitter (or X, as it’s now awkwardly called), you’re not alone. Plenty of users have packed their digital bags in search of a better social media home. Enter Bluesky, a decentralized, invite-only platform that promised to […]

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Society

How Counter-Terrorism Laws are Choking Civil Society

What do climate activists, LGBTQ+ support groups, and humanitarian organizations have in common? According to counter-terrorism laws worldwide, they could all be threats. Yes, you read that right. Governments have long justified harsh regulations in the name of national security. Still, a growing body of research reveals an unsettling side effect. These laws are being […]

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AI

What if AI Could End Traffic Jams?

Picture this: you’re stuck in rush-hour traffic, watching minutes tick away while you inch toward a green light that always seems to turn red just as you arrive. What if there were a way to prevent this daily frustration? New research suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could hold the key to transforming urban traffic management—reducing […]

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Psychology

Tracing the Hidden Pathways of Concealed Gun Carrying Across a Lifetime

The patterns of concealed gun carrying reveal starkly different stories depending on whether someone starts carrying in their teenage years or as an adult. These differences don’t just shape individual lives—they echo through our communities and influence the very fabric of public safety. This blog unpacks groundbreaking research that follows concealed gun carrying across a […]

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