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Social background also shapes environmental awareness, says study

Academic success depends largely on social background—this has long been known. A recent international study led by researchers at Leuphana University of Lüneburg now shows that young people’s attitudes toward environmental protection are also strongly influenced by their social background.…

Trust and patience link to higher happiness across 76 countries

A study covering 76 countries has found that people who are more trusting, patient, altruistic and cooperative tend to report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction, suggesting that well-being depends on more than material prosperity alone. The work was…

Researchers link specific microbiomes to archaeological bone degradation

Well-preserved archaeological bone samples have different microbial communities than heavily degraded bone samples, providing a new understanding of how microbes contribute to bone degradation, according to a study published in PLOS One by Damla Kaptan from the University of Stavanger,…

Pay-to-play system prices out young soccer talent

Every season, Georgia families spend thousands of dollars on youth sports in fees, travel, uniforms and other expenses. University of Georgia senior Gabriella Etienne experienced that life, competing for a club soccer team in Cherokee County.