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Released: 18-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Psychology programming at CES 2024 to focus on intersection of humans, technology
American Psychological Association (APA)

Making social media safer for kids, using games to promote prosocial behavior and reduce violence and managing ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence are some of the topics to be presented in a new programming track developed by the American Psychological Association for CES 2024.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Nurse aide turnover linked to scheduling decisions
Washington State University

Long-term care facilities that scheduled part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with more hours and more consistently with the same co-workers had reduced turnover, according to research led by Washington State University.

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Released: 18-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Holiday story ideas: Smart toy safety, managing holiday stress, economics of Christmas music, and more
Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics.

Newswise: BGSU research finds people struggle to identify AI from human art, but prefer human-made works
15-Dec-2023 11:45 AM EST
BGSU research finds people struggle to identify AI from human art, but prefer human-made works
Bowling Green State University

People generally can’t tell the difference between AI and human art, but they prefer the latter — even if they can’t explain it

Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Parents underestimate the importance of guided play in education, finds US study
Frontiers

Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children’s cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that ‘play is under siege’ for US children. Kids were playing less, and – it was feared – with a lesser quality.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Last minute shopping? Expert tips on how to gift sustainable toys
DePaul University

CHICAGO — In the toy aisle of a nearby store, hundreds of dolls, LEGO sets and stuffed animals await becoming a child’s favorite gift of the year. During this holiday season, consider how gifting a new plastic toy may impact the environment. Christie Klimas, associate professor of environmental science at DePaul University, researches the environmental impact of children’s toys​.

Newswise: Less social media makes you happier and more efficient at work
Released: 15-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Less social media makes you happier and more efficient at work
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

If you feel overworked and stressed, you’ll be less committed to your job and perform less well. Many companies are aware of this problem and, therefore, spend money on professionals to look after the mental health of their employees. And yet there’s a much simpler and more cost-effective way to increase satisfaction and efficiency: In a one-week study, just 30 minutes less social media use per day improved the mental health, job satisfaction and commitment of the participants.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Another Win in Fight for Patients Getting the Right Care at the Right Time
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

After two years of advocacy from the ophthalmology community, Aetna confirmed in a letter to the American Academy of Ophthalmology last week that it will no longer require pre-approval for cataract surgeries for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Georgia, starting Jan.1.

11-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Automated Insomnia Intervention Found to Improve Both Sleep and Hazardous Alcohol Use
Research Society on Alcoholism

An online treatment for insomnia may improve both sleep and problem drinking patterns in people who drink heavily, according to a study in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.

     
Released: 15-Dec-2023 9:05 AM EST
Vets4Warriors Launches Inspirational PSA Campaign
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Vets4Warriors announced the launch of a powerful PSA campaign in cities across the country, aimed at destigmatizing mental health challenges and providing unwavering support for active-duty or transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.

Released: 15-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
U.S. adults eat a meal’s worth of calories of snacks in a day
Ohio State University

Snacks constitute almost a quarter of a day’s calories in U.S. adults and account for about one-third of daily added sugar, a new study suggests.

Newswise: SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts
Released: 14-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
SNAP recipients may struggle to meet dietary goals, especially in food deserts
University of Notre Dame

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest nutrition program, helping 41 million participants afford “nutritious food essential to health and well-being.

Newswise: Come Join the “Night at the Museum @Chula” – Explore the Fascinating World of Elephants!
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:55 AM EST
Come Join the “Night at the Museum @Chula” – Explore the Fascinating World of Elephants!
Chulalongkorn University

Chulalongkorn University cordially invites all to visit the Night at the Museum 2023 @Chula, with the theme “Proboscidea: Nocturnal Life and Their Friends.”

Newswise: Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Cassyni is pleased to announce its latest strategic collaboration with Dimensions to increase the discoverability of research seminars and further connect them to the scholarly ecosystem.

   
Newswise: Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Cassyni seminars integrated into Dimensions, further connecting research video into the scholarly ecosystem
Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

Cassyni is pleased to announce its latest strategic collaboration with Dimensions to increase the discoverability of research seminars and further connect them to the scholarly ecosystem.

   
Released: 14-Dec-2023 8:00 AM EST
Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, UIC researchers find
University of Illinois Chicago

Patients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation

   
Released: 14-Dec-2023 3:05 AM EST
Facial symmetry doesn’t explain “beer goggles”
University of Portsmouth

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth in England has tested the hypothesis that people are more likely to find someone attractive while drunk, because their face appears more symmetrical.

 
Released: 14-Dec-2023 3:05 AM EST
Facial symmetry doesn’t explain “beer goggles”
University of Portsmouth

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth in England has tested the hypothesis that people are more likely to find someone attractive while drunk, because their face appears more symmetrical.

 
Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 PM EST
Why making things matters to Australia’s future
University of South Australia

Australia’s ability to sustain its local manufacturing industry is under threat by a generational loss of crafts and hands-on making expertise, according to a UniSA research report.

Newswise: Cal State Fullerton Educator's Research Reveals the LGBTQ+ Teacher Experience as Extremist Groups Target K-12 Classrooms
Released: 13-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST
Cal State Fullerton Educator's Research Reveals the LGBTQ+ Teacher Experience as Extremist Groups Target K-12 Classrooms
California State University, Fullerton

Research by William Toledo, assistant professor of secondary education at Cal State Fullerton, revealed several ways K-12 classrooms can lack inclusion and how LGBTQ+ teachers can add support for students' success and well-being in the classroom

7-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Yoga nidra might be a path to better sleep and improved memory
PLOS

Two weeks of 20-minute yoga nidra sessions led to a higher percentage of delta-waves in deep sleep and better memory, decision-making, and abstraction.

   
Newswise: New Theory Claims that Identity Resides in the Human Genome and is Compatible with Cognitive Perspectives of ‘Self’
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
New Theory Claims that Identity Resides in the Human Genome and is Compatible with Cognitive Perspectives of ‘Self’
Our Own Identity

One of the greatest philosophical thought exercises that has challenged the concept of identity, is the Ship of Theseus paradox. It poses the question: Are we the same person over time? The original meaning of ‘Identity’ is derived from Medieval Latin identitas or idem meaning ‘sameness’ or ‘same’. But ‘sameness’ has been difficult to comprehend.

   
Newswise: ‘A ticking clock’: First ground-based survey of damage to Ukrainian cultural sites reveals severity, need for urgency
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘A ticking clock’: First ground-based survey of damage to Ukrainian cultural sites reveals severity, need for urgency
University of Notre Dame

Ian Kuijt, a professor in the Department of Anthropology, and William Donaruma, a professor of the practice in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre, both at the University of Notre Dame, visited Ukraine to document the extent of damage to cultural sites including churches, schools, opera houses, libraries and archaeological sites.

 
Newswise: ‘A ticking clock’: First ground-based survey of damage to Ukrainian cultural sites reveals severity, need for urgency
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
‘A ticking clock’: First ground-based survey of damage to Ukrainian cultural sites reveals severity, need for urgency
University of Notre Dame

Ian Kuijt, a professor in the Department of Anthropology, and William Donaruma, a professor of the practice in the Department of Film, Television and Theatre, both at the University of Notre Dame, visited Ukraine to document the extent of damage to cultural sites including churches, schools, opera houses, libraries and archaeological sites.

 
Newswise: The CSU’s Impact on High School Literacy
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
The CSU’s Impact on High School Literacy
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

The Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum helps strengthen literacy skills for hundreds of thousands of California high school students.

14-Nov-2023 1:00 PM EST
Early research shows Gen Z perceives more dangers in life than previous generations
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As presented at the 2023 Society for Risk Analysis Annual Conference, Gabriel Rubin from Montclair State University conducted 40 interviews with members of Gen Z (as of publication) in an ongoing study about risk factors that have led to the current mental health crisis in young people.

Newswise: Nourishing communities: neighborhood restaurants as social infrastructure
Released: 13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Nourishing communities: neighborhood restaurants as social infrastructure
Sophia University

Studies on sustainability inevitably touch on food-related topics like food security, culinary heritage, and the sustenance of vulnerable people. Social sustainability is one of the three pillars of sustainability, alongside environmental and economic sustainability, and has become a pivotal topic in various research fields.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Women may pay a "MOM PENALTY" when AI is used in hiring, new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering suggests
NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Maternity-related employment gaps may cause job candidates to be unfairly screened out of positions for which they are otherwise qualified, according to new research from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. A research team led by Siddharth Garg, Institute Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, examined bias in Large Language Models (LLMs) – advanced AI systems trained to understand and generate human language –  when used in hiring processes. 

Newswise: Case Western Reserve University lecturer partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
Released: 13-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Case Western Reserve University lecturer partnering with Peace Corps to support Ukrainian university students amidst war
Case Western Reserve University

As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, a Case Western Reserve University lecturer is partnering with the Peace Corps to help students there learn how to manage the intense emotions of the conflict.

10-Dec-2023 5:05 AM EST
Stressors Linked to Increased Drinking College Students during COVID Pandemic, Differ by Race
Research Society on Alcoholism

College students reporting increased mental distress during the pandemic also reported greater quantity and frequency of alcohol use, and distress was linked to certain pandemic-related factors which differed by race.

     
28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Inequity in U.S. Wildfire Emergency Response
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Research shows that counties with higher black and lower-income populations receive less support in wildfire disasters.

Released: 13-Dec-2023 9:05 AM EST
When parents drink during Super Bowl, kids get harsh discipline
Ohio State University

Parents who drank alcohol while watching the Super Bowl were more likely than those who abstained to use aggressive discipline on their children during the game, a new study shows.

28-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Helping More People Get to Safety In A Wildfire
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

Scientists have developed a web-based tool to help communities design an optimal wildfire evacuation plan.

12-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Study: Digital Leisure Reading Does Little to Improve Reading Comprehension for Students
American Educational Research Association (AERA)

For years, research showed that print reading, whether for leisure or school, improved developing readers’ ability to comprehend text. However, the explosive use of digital reading devices, constant access to these devices, and new types of reading materials have introduced new reading habits. Now, a new comprehensive review of research on digital leisure reading habits finds a virtually nonexistent relationship between digital reading and improvement in reading comprehension among students.

Newswise: GCOOS Launches Exciting New Gulf of Mexico Beach Guide
Released: 13-Dec-2023 8:05 AM EST
GCOOS Launches Exciting New Gulf of Mexico Beach Guide
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) announced the launch of a new online guide to Gulf of Mexico Beaches: “All Things Beaches,” a one-stop-shop for information beachgoers need to have a fun, safe day at a Gulf of Mexico beach.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 3:05 PM EST
Feeling lonely? Chances are you lost both social support, personal control
University of Michigan

While the holiday season typically brings joy, cheer and celebration, a significant number of people feel lonely.

   
Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Is age linked to the picture of the perfect partner?
University of Göttingen

How do women picture the partner of their dreams? And how does this vary between women based on their age? A team of researchers led by the University of Göttingen investigated the complex relationships between age and preferences for a partner in a large, international sample of single women.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
The 2024 STS Annual Meeting – A Global Convening on Advances in Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Credentialed press representatives are invited to attend The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 60th Annual Meeting, featuring late-breaking scientific research, thought-provoking lectures, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative cardiothoracic surgery products.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
How a drought led to the rise of skateboarding in 1970s California
University of Cambridge

It’s fairly well-known that a drought in southern California in the mid-1970s led to a ban on filling backyard swimming pools, and these empty pools became playgrounds for freestyle skateboarders in the greater Los Angeles area.



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