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A new study by experts from The University of Manchester has revealed a major shift in Britain’s social life, as the number of bars and pubs has dropped sharply in recent years while restaurants have expanded.
Phases of ice that exist naturally only on frozen moons could be detected using infrared spectroscopy, according to new laboratory experiments.
Social Security is one of the most successful social programs in U.S. history, lifting millions of retirees out of poverty. But for lifelong single, divorced and prematurely widowed women, their benefits lag behind those of their married peers.
A new study finds that auditors of financial statements are less likely to follow up on “red flags” identified by data analytics if the auditors did not play a role in developing the relevant analytical tests. The researchers also identified…
The James Webb Space Telescope caught the birth of an enormous star with particle beams cutting across a stretch of interstellar space.
Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms.
Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be greater for refugees with disability, our new research shows.
In the Bronze Age, the so-called Nuraghe culture flourished in Sardinia. A culture that is known for tower-like stone constructions, nuraghers, and for the small bronze figures, bronzetti, which often depict warriors, gods and animals. These figures have fascinated scientists,…
A new study from The University of Manchester has revealed that bad reviews often push Airbnb hosts to change the way they position their properties, sometimes with surprising results.
Nearly 3 out of 4 employees admit they can’t stop thinking about work after hours. Reflecting on personal, nonwork goals in the evening can support well-being and help many people feel better, though workaholics remain a notable exception, according to…