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94 Percent of High School Students Used Phones During Class, Israeli Study Finds
December 26, 2012 A new study from Israel finds that 94 percent of high school students accessed social media on their phones during class over the past year, a new study ... > full story -
Maya Scholar Debunks World-Ending Myth
December 20, 2012 As we hurtle toward the end of 2012, the conversation about a certain date with roots in an ancient Maya calendar has reached a fever pitch. Dec. 21, 2012, has taken over popular culture this year: ... > full story -
Maya Expert Weighs in on Dec. 21 Apocalypse Theories
December 20, 2012 Rusty Barrett, an expert on Mayan culture, weighed in on how the Mayan calendar works, discussed his research with the Mayan population, and shared his observations of the Maya's reactions to the ... > full story -
Successful Solo Rock/pop Stars Twice as Likely to Die Early as Those in a Band, Study Finds
December 19, 2012 Successful solo rock/pop stars are around twice as likely to die early as those in equally famous bands, new research ... > full story -
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Delusions of Gender: Men's Insecurities May Lead to Sexist Views of Women
December 19, 2012 A new study suggests that men's insecurities about relationships and conflicted views of women as romantic partners and rivals could lead some to adopt sexist attitudes about ... > full story -
How Do Stay-at-Home Dads Seek Greater Social Acceptance?
December 11, 2012 In order to avoid the stigma and loss of status posed by their lifestyle choice, stay-at-home fathers are mobilizing to build greater legitimacy for their marginalized gender identity, according to a ... > full story -
Before 'Skyfall': 46 Years of Violence in James Bond Movies
December 10, 2012 Violent acts in James Bond films were more than twice as common in "Quantum of Solace" (2008) than in the original 1962 movie "Dr. No," researchers have ... > full story -
Just 28% of Young People Read Either Online or Conventional Newspapers Each Day
December 10, 2012 A new study has verified the decrease in press consumption among young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years, which now stands at 28.8%. What is more, three out of every four individuals within ... > full story -
Youth Violence Declining in United Kingdom, Study Finds
December 4, 2012 Physical violence among young people is on the decline overall in nearly thirty countries including the UK, according to a new international ... > full story -
Gender and Race: How Overlapping Stereotypes Affect Our Personal and Professional Decisions
December 3, 2012 A new study reveals unexpected ways in which stereotypes affect interracial dating, leadership selection, and athletic ... > full story
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