Political writing retains an important and complex role in the national conversation, new book shows
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Political published writing retains an “important and complex role” in the national conversation – despite huge social and technological changes this century, a new book shows.
Cities profoundly shape how animals interact with one another. A new comprehensive review by researchers at Bielefeld University shows that urbanisation alters animal social behaviour – from mate choice to group living. The findings are striking and highly relevant for conservation and urban planning.
Being close to someone with a gambling problem puts you at risk of developing a gambling issue of your own, according to new research involving the University of Bath in the UK. Strong family relationships can help reduce this risk, however friendships do not appear to confer the same protection.
What effect does it have on our well-being when we put our smartphones aside for a while or otherwise disconnect from digital media? Researchers from the universities of Mainz and Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) examined this question.
Huge inequality between inner-city and suburban parks across the world could be threatening wellbeing globally, a new study from King’s College London and Nokia Bell Labs suggests.