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How Bots Shake Up Crypto Markets

December 14, 2025

Crypto markets are becoming a big deal. They are growing fast and gaining trust. But, they are also very unpredictable. This can be a problem. One big issue is how easily traders can be influenced by others. A recent study looked into this. It used a clever method. Bots were used to make lots of ti

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Bullying Among South African Teens: The Role of Childhood Struggles and Friend Influence

December 28, 2024

Bullying is a big problem among teens in South Africa. A recent study looked into how childhood hardships, the influence of friends, and personality traits affect teen bullying. Researchers analyzed data from 769 high school students using a method called Structural Equation Modelling. They found th

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The Dark Side of Top Performers: How High Achievers Can Hurt Team Spirit

December 16, 2024

Ever wondered how superstars at work might be affecting their colleagues? A recent study reveals that when employees start to compare their performance with these "stars, " it can lead to trouble. The study uses something called social comparison theory to explain this. As regular employees get clos