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Lifestyle

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Business / Economics

What if companies rewarded employees for their failures?

Des entreprises ont mis en place des trophées pour les meilleures idées qui ont échoué. Shutterstock Souad Brinette, EDC Paris Business School; Abdoulkarim Idi Cheffou, ISG International Business School, and Vesselina Tossan, Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (CNAM) A growing number of companies are encouraging their employees to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in-house – a trend known as intrapreneurship. Some managers do this by providing workers with the financial, […]

todayMay 8, 2024 27

Entertainment

Universal’s music is returning to TikTok, ending a spat that hurt fans more than anyone

    By James Hall, Edith Cowan University   A longstanding feud between TikTok and Universal Music Group seems to have finally reached an end, with both parties signing a deal that will see Universal-backed music returned to the social media platform. Universal first removed its artists’ work from TikTok about three months ago, restricting access to tunes from household names such as Billie Eilish, Adele, Harry Styles, Drake, Kendrick […]

todayMay 6, 2024 32

Lifestyle

As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when you try to change someone’s mind

Looking to persuade someone? Start with respect. dusanpetkovic/iStock via Getty Images Plus     By Colin Marshall, University of Washington   Why is persuasion so hard, even when you have facts on your side? As a philosopher, I’m especially interested in persuasion – not just how to convince someone, but how to do it ethically, without manipulation. I’ve found that one of the deepest insights comes from the German philosopher Immanuel […]

todayMay 6, 2024 19

Health / Medical

How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health

The Conversation, Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock     By Christian Brakenridge, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute   People have a pretty intuitive sense of what is healthy – standing is better than sitting, exercise is great for overall health and getting good sleep is imperative. However, if exercise in the evening may disrupt our sleep, or make us feel the need to be more sedentary to recover, a key question emerges – what […]

todayMay 3, 2024 22

Lifestyle

Teens see social media algorithms as accurate reflections of themselves, study finds

Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images     By Nora McDonald, George Mason University   Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflecting important signals about the person you are. All users of social media are […]

todayApril 30, 2024 19

Lifestyle

Talking to teens about sex: advice for parents on when, how, what to say and why it’s so important

Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites Ayobami Precious Adekola, University of South Africa The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t understand some concepts. In some countries, cultural norms may mean it’s considered inappropriate for adults and […]

todayApril 29, 2024 29

Entertainment

Baby Reindeer: how the Netflix TV show brings a fresh perspective to male sexual victimisation

    By Dimitris Akrivos, University of Surrey   This article discusses sexual assault and contains spoilers for Baby Reindeer. Baby Reindeer is a gripping new Netflix show based on a true story and adapted from an acclaimed play by Scottish actor Richard Gadd. The show delves into the harrowing experiences of its main character, Donny (a fictionalised version of Gadd), whose life unravels after he becomes the target of […]

todayApril 24, 2024 23

Health / Medical

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

    By Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University   In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK. As the prostate is a reproductive organ with its main job being to help make semen – the fluid that carries sperm […]

todayApril 24, 2024 20

Lifestyle

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Marvin / Shutterstock     By Christopher Pepping, Griffith University; Geoff Macdonald, University of Toronto; Tim Cronin, La Trobe University, and Yuthika Girme, Simon Fraser University   Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a relationship. But is this […]

todayApril 23, 2024 13

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