Phys.org - Business
Could trusting each other more unlock economic growth?
Trust in Britain’s institutions is in bad shape, according to recent data from the European Social Survey.This post was originally published on this site
Month: December 2024
Phys.org - Business
Switching off from work can be difficult but taking a proper break is good for your health
It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won’t check emails during our break. But we […]
Phys.org - Business
Civil society: A quiet revolution in economic research
Half a century ago, economic research took a little-noticed yet dramatic departure from the study of concepts most people might be familiar with from Econ 101. The field shifted from an almost exclusive focus on […]
MedicalXpress - Health
Global disease resurgence in 2024 shows rising health threat
Some infectious diseases saw a huge surge in 2024, with the spread attributed in part to climate change, declining vaccination rates and the advent of new pathogen variants.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore.com - Internet
Blogs to Bluesky: social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami
The world’s deadliest tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean two decades ago before social media platforms flourished, but they have since transformed how we understand and respond to disasters—from finding the missing to swift […]
TechXplore.com - Internet
How Finnish youth learn to spot disinformation
Finland is consistently ranked as Europe’s most media-literate country and the skills needed to spot online hoaxes are on the school curriculum, amidst a boom of mis- and disinformation campaigns.This post was originally published on […]
MedicalXpress - Health
Don’t forget about holiday poisoning pitfalls
Poison experts see it every winter holiday season: parents rush kids to the emergency room or call hotlines, panicking that their child has ingested something dangerous.This post was originally published on this site
MedicalXpress - Health
12 questions to ask for better brain health in 2024
Improving your brain health in the new year can start with a simple step, talking with your neurologist or primary care physician about 12 factors to protect your brain. The factors are outlined in an […]
MedicalXpress - Health
Wellness influencers on social media more likely to oppose COVID-19 vaccination, study finds
Wellness influencers showed higher rates of vaccine opposition on social media compared to other users’ accounts, according to a new University of Michigan study.This post was originally published on this site
MedicalXpress - Health
Pet dogs linked to antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella spread
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as the bacteria have developed ways to survive drugs. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people can […]