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Imagine if your next job interview included a round of video games with your potential new colleagues. Nonsense? No. According to game researcher Tobias Michael Scholz, gaming is an effective way to spot skills that […]

“Kids are resilient.” You have heard this before, right? You might have even said it, with the best of intentions.This post was originally published on this site

Families of men held in rural jails play an important role when it comes to navigating and making sense of the legalities, consequences and often conflicting responsibilities that accompany incarceration in rural jails, according to […]

Whether you read negative news online or watch videos of adorable puppies on social media, spending excessive time on your device can be harmful. Doomscrolling, or binging negative information through various feeds, can take a […]

A new University of Ottawa study found a causal link between racial discrimination within schools and symptoms of depression in Black students.This post was originally published on this site

To post or not to post? That is the question, especially when potential social media content involves other people. New research from the University of Minnesota explores the role social mindfulness—being thoughtful of others and […]

Got cold feet before making wedding vows? You’re not alone—and a lot of people are turning to Reddit to share their premarital doubts and feelings with complete strangers.This post was originally published on this site

As the saying goes, time is money. That’s certainly evident in the transportation sector, where people will pay more for direct flights, express trains, and other ways to get somewhere quickly.This post was originally published […]

Ever tried to explain why a sausage would be referred to as a “snag” while overseas, or why the toilet is the “dunny”? If you found this challenging, spare a thought for large language models […]

A new report from New Zealand’s Classification Office has revealed how young people are being exposed to harmful content online and what it is doing to their mental health.This post was originally published on this […]