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Feeling lonely and anxious in social situations are two issues that have been on the rise in recent years, posing significant health challenges. But how are these two problems connected? This study set out to find out how common these feelings are among regular people and if one can make the other w

Exploring Sexual Violence in Conflicts: New Research Insights

Sexual violence isn't always a part of war, but when it happens, it leaves deep wounds on survivors and their communities. This review takes a fresh look at recent studies on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). It dives into new findings and suggests where future research should head. CRSV is

Improving Care: How Gender-Affirming Language Matters in Neurology

In the world of neurology, the language we use makes a huge difference, especially when it comes to caring for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. You might think that language has come a long way, with explicit pronouns and all, but there's still much to be done. Historically, sex and

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Is Going Green Good for Business? China's Tax on Pollution

Imagine you're a business leader in China. Would you believe that paying taxes on pollution could actually boost your exports? Well, that's what happened with the Environmental Protection Tax Law (EPTL) introduced in 2018. This law charged companies for the pollution they produced, and the result? A

Covid-19's Impact on Maternal Health in Ghana: A Look at NHIS Data

Did you know that the COVID-19 pandemic not only shook up life as we knew it but also had a significant effect on healthcare services? Let's zoom in on Ghana for a moment. The country's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tracks how the pandemic impacted moms-to-be and newborns. Researchers div

FDI and Energy: How They Shape Recycling in the EU

The European Union has been exploring how foreign direct investment (FDI) and energy use affect the recycling rates across its member states from 2000 to 2021. Interestingly, money coming in from other countries (inflow) can boost local productivity but might cut down on recycling efforts. This is b

Household Resilience: The Missing Link in India's Sustainable Goals?

India has been struggling to make progress on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2020. The impact of not achieving these goals can be quite severe, so it's important to figure out what steps can be taken to speed up India's progress. One potential solution could be increa

Santa Cruz Wharf's Sudden Collapse: What's Next?

December 26, 2024

In Santa Cruz, California, the community is still stunned after a chunk of the iconic wharf crashed into the ocean. This happened just a day ago, leaving dangerous debris scattered along the coastline. Authorities are now trying to figure out what to do next. They're checking if the rest of the whar

Packaging Dilemma: Reusable vs. Disposable in Online Shopping

December 26, 2024

The world of online retail is booming, but so is the pile of packaging waste. A recent study took a closer look at two types of reusable packaging in Canada's apparel eCommerce market. They compared these with disposable options using something called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). In the first scena