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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 20-Sep-2025 16:11 ET (20-Sep-2025 20:11 GMT/UTC)

26-Mar-2025

Philosophy: cultural differences in exploitation of artificial agents

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new LMU study shows that people in Japan treat robots and AI agents more respectfully than people in Western societies.

Journal: Scientific Reports

26-Mar-2025

Virtual reality videos increase environmental awareness

University of Cologne
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nature documentaries presented as 360° virtual reality videos have a stronger positive effect than other forms of media, including an indirect effect on donation intentions.

Journal: Computers in Human Behavior

26-Mar-2025

Build it and they shall come

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University examined the impact of opening a multifunctional facility on residents' daily walking time. The results indicate that the facility significantly increased the average walking time of visitors compared to non-visitors.

Journal: Scientific Reports
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

26-Mar-2025

New study challenges the ‘monogamy-superiority myth’, as non-monogamous people report just as happy relationships and sex lives

Taylor & Francis Group
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Monogamous and non-monogamous individuals report similar levels of satisfaction in both their relationships and sex lives, according to a comprehensive new meta-analysis.

Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
Funder: Australian Research Council

25-Mar-2025

The association of dining companionship with energy and nutrient intake among community-dwelling Japanese older adults

Osaka Metropolitan University

An Osaka Metropolitan University-led study investigated the association between the number of dining companions and energy and nutrient intake, as well as the contribution of specific food groups to higher intake in the presence of dining companions.

Journal: Nutrients

25-Mar-2025

Research reveals gender bias blind spot among men in local leadership

University of South Australia
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Men in local leadership positions are unaware of gender leadership disparities and are less likely to challenge dominant stereotypes compared to women, suggests new research by the University of South Australia.

Journal: Contemporary Social Science

25-Mar-2025

Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation announce five-year extension of national healthcare initiative.

The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Business Announcement

Initiative aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communities