How to Keep Kids Motivated in School: Science-Backed Tips for Home and Classroom
Children are finding it harder to stay interested in schoolwork, but researchers say motivation is not a fixed trait, it rises when kids feel capable,...
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Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations...
Historic racism still negatively affects the way paintings of black people are perceived – as our study shows
There is little doubt that historic racism has influenced the content and composition of several famous figurative paintings. In March 2024, this could be seen...
Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds
Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal...
Journalism’s trust problem is about money, not politics
Journalism faces a credibility crisis. Only 32% of Americans report having “a great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in news reporting – a historical low. Journalists...
Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
For the first time, the number of Americans who use marijuana just about every day has surpassed the number who drink that often, a shift...
Loneliness can kill, and new research shows middle-aged Americans are particularly vulnerable
Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of my team’s recent study, published in American Psychologist. Our study identified a...