February 11, 2022
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In research studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind
The concept of placebos – which are sometimes called “sugar pills” – has been around since the 1800s. Wladimir ... -
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Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Ignored Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Prof. John Comaroff for Years
Three graduate students filed a lawsuit against Harvard on Tuesday alleging the school ignored years of sexual harassment and retaliation by ...February 11, 2022 -
5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues
Many workers are stressed out. Symphonie/The Image Bank via Getty Images Patricia L. Haynes, University of Arizona COVID-19 has inflicted a ...February 9, 2022 -
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Women in academia: 'What women get is endless mentoring, instead of a focus on changing the structures'
Academia is no longer dominated by men, with women making up more than half of lecturers. But problems remain across third-level in Ireland. THE ...February 2, 2022 -
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Learning by Doing: Using an Undergraduate Research Lab to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Published online by Cambridge University Press: Jeffrey Nonnemacher and Sarah Wilson Sokhey Abstract Undergraduate research labs ...February 2, 2022 -
Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it
Without a diverse range of test subjects, some new technologies could fail to work as intended for many people. John Paul Van Wert/Rank ...February 1, 2022 -
Stressed out at college? Here are five essential reads on how to take better care of your mental health
Most college students believe there’s a mental health crisis on campuses throughout the nation. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images Alvin ...February 1, 2022 -
The better you are at math, the more money seems to influence your satisfaction
Being better at math increases income but also ties satisfaction more closely to money. Jonathan Kitchen/Digital Vision via Getty ...February 1, 2022