Study debunks myth of native Hawaiians causing bird extinctions
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As runners set their New Year’s resolutions, Simon Fraser University researchers have dug thousands of Strava posts to map the emotional highs and lows of running and see what makes people stick with it.
The first-of-its-kind study has unearthed what makes a run feel joyful—or miserable—by analysing more than 3,200 Strava posts from Metro Vancouver runners between 2010 and 2021. Researchers say the findings could help cities design safer, more inclusive spaces that encourage physical activity.
As winter heating costs rise, new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals a cold truth. Renters – who make up approximately ⅓ of the U.S. population – are missing out on energy efficiency improvements that could lower their bills, make their apartments more comfortable and improve their health.
Increases to the minimum wage may do more than bolster household income, reduce inequality and enhance worker well-being: They may also help make pregnancies safer, according to new research from Rutgers University.A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine finds that state-level increases in the minimum wage are associated with lower rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, a leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States.
Concordia research shows that in today’s crises—like climate change and social unrest—mothers face growing societal pressure to soothe anxiety and address structural problems through parenting. This “maternal responsibilization” adds burdens as governments retreat from collective solutions.