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Most Gypsy and Traveler sites in Great Britain are located within 100 meters of major pollutants, shows research

Gypsy and Traveler communities are among the more socially excluded groups in the UK. There is a long history of government failures in meeting these groups' housing needs.

Social Sciences May 6, 2024

As business districts evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board

The COVID-19 pandemic and the hybrid work patterns it fostered have changed the way we think about office space, and central business districts in general. While fears of urban center "ghost towns" may have been premature, ...

Plants & Animals May 6, 2024

Animal behavior research better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in—but there's still room to improve

Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a jungle habitat watching tropical birds mate and raise their young. They might track the rates of physical contact in cattle ...

Social Sciences May 5, 2024

How effective are domestic violence advertising campaigns for preventing violence against women?

Domestic violence is a significant personal, community and social issue attracting much attention.

Social Sciences May 4, 2024

Opinion: Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man

Would you rather find yourself alone in the woods with a bear or a man? This is the question currently dividing social media. Based on the responses online, it looks like most women answering the question say they would choose ...

Plants & Animals May 2, 2024

London's runaway horses remind us that animals are workers too

The extraordinary sight of five horses galloping through London, sweating and covered in blood, caused the hashtag #Apocalypse to trend briefly on social media last week.

Social Sciences May 1, 2024

Violence against women is both a legal and cultural problem. What can Australia do to address it?

Australia is finally having a sustained conversation about violence against women and what we can do about it.

Education May 1, 2024

Will New Zealand's school phone ban work? Let's see what it does for students' curiosity

With the coalition government's ban of student mobile phones in New Zealand schools coming into effect this week, reaction has ranged from the skeptical (kids will just get sneakier) to the optimistic (most kids seem okay ...

Economics & Business May 1, 2024

Rough seas or smooth sailing? The cruise industry is booming despite environmental concerns

Cruise ship season is officially underway in British Columbia. The season kicked off with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss on April 3—the first of 318 ships that are scheduled to dock in Victoria this year. Victoria saw a ...

Environment Apr 30, 2024

Measuring your food waste for six weeks can change your habits, according to new study

You've had a long day and you're tired. Faced with making dinner, you look in the fridge and decide to cook something that requires little effort. This is a common scenario, and one that many people act out without really ...

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