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Fox Newsscience8 days ago
Study Finds Basic Handwriting Tasks Show Little Difference in Older Adults With or Without Cognitive Impairment
A study of 58 adults aged 62 to 92 found dictation tasks exposed differences in writing speed and coordination between those with and without cognitive impairment.
thecanary.coworld24 days ago
Study Finds Family and Media Pressure on Thinness Varies by Cultural Group
A PLOS ONE study released July 31, 2024, surveyed Chinese, white Western, and Black Nigerian women on body image. Chinese women reported the highest pressure from family members, while white Western women reported the highest pressure from social media.
The Timesscience35 days ago
Researchers Develop Atimiaphobia Scale to Measure Fear of Honor Loss in Collectivistic Cultures
Researchers have introduced the term atimiaphobia to describe an intense fear of losing honor or being labeled shameless, according to a new study. The condition, rooted in collectivistic cultures, may lead to anxiety, depression and difficulties in relationships. The study invol…
zmescience.comai48 days ago
Study: Short-Term AI Use Reduces Persistence, Problem-Solving
An international research team reported that brief reliance on artificial intelligence can impair users' ability to solve problems independently after the tool is removed. Experiments showed participants who used AI for 10 minutes performed worse and gave up more often compared t…
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Sociologist Thomas S. Langner Dies at 102 After Leading Midtown Manhattan Study on Mental Health
Thomas S. Langner, a sociologist who contributed to the Midtown Manhattan Study, died on March 16 at his home in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The study, published in 1962, examined 1,660 residents on Manhattan's East Side and found that 18.5 percent were psychologically well adjusted…
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Recent Study Reveals New Behavior in Oobleck Under High Shear Rates
Researchers have observed that dense drops of oobleck spread like a liquid before stiffening into a solid when subjected to high shear rates. This finding highlights ongoing surprises in the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. The study provides insights into the material's respo…