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Valentine's Day: The economic value of romantic tradition

We may never know if St. Valentine, a martyr beheaded for officiating the forbidden weddings of persecuted Christians, was keen... Read more

The fairness filter: Progress skews perceptions of past discrimination

People in marginalized groups are less likely to accurately remember the extent of discrimination they have suffered in the past... Read more

Can the president really kill off the penny, and should he?

In the middle of Super Bowl LIX, President Donald Trump posted on social media that he was getting rid of... Read more

Romance bookstores are booming worldwide—and fans are lining up for love

Once, if you wanted to buy romance novels, you had to know where to look. Some small outlets stocked paperback... Read more

How Valentine's Day was transformed by the Industrial Revolution and 'manufactured intimacy'

When we think of Valentine's Day, chubby Cupids, hearts and roses generally come to mind, not industrial processes like mass... Read more

New report reveals potential $28 million tax discrepancy involving British American Tobacco in Kenya

New research has revealed evidence suggesting British American Tobacco Kenya (BATK) may have avoided or evaded up to $28 million... Read more

Flexible work arrangements may encourage childbearing in Singapore

Singapore's declining birth rate has been a recurring headline for many years now, sparking concern about the nation's demographic and... Read more

Discrimination can arise random differences, such as a coin flip

Research from the University of Sydney has found people tend to discriminate in favor of individuals who show a similarity... Read more

Lack of discussion drives traditional gender roles in parenthood, study suggests

Conversations about parental duties continue to be led by mothers, even if both parents earn the same amount of money,... Read more

Overwhelmed at work? New research reveals the power of asking for help

In recent years, the word "burnout" has become more prevalent within our society and vocabulary. People feel burned out from... Read more

In spite of anti-DEI pressures, top corporations continued to diversify in 2024: New research

Despite the Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions, and mounting pressure on corporations to eliminate their... Read more

Consumer stress over grocery prices stands at midpoint

Stress levels due to grocery prices are mixed, and most consumers are at least somewhat familiar with the concept of... Read more

Study reveals mothers' hidden financial toll from supporting incarcerated children

The financial and emotional toll borne by mothers whose adult children have experienced incarceration is often overlooked but can exacerbate... Read more

How passion penalizes women: Study uncovers hidden gender bias in workplace leadership programs

Passion is often touted as a hallmark of leadership potential, but a new study published in the journal Organization Science... Read more

Expanded protection of scuba diving sites could generate billions for coastal economies

A new study shows that fully protecting the world's most popular scuba diving sites could not only help marine life... Read more