Global number of Internet users increases, but disparities deepen key digital divides
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ITU’s Facts and Figures 2025 shows steady progress in connectivity, while highlighting gaps in quality and affordability
A 3 months study conducted in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Japan, revealed that healthcare workers experience reduced environmental satisfaction and concentration due to lack of natural light and excessive ambient noise. When designing ICUs, architects should focus on increasing natural light and mitigating noise. These factors could help enhance healthcare worker satisfaction, productivity, and quality of patient care.
Much research has been conducted to understand how people perceive and benefit from public goods. However, the effect of public goods on inequality, which can be swayed by public opinion, has not been well examined. In a new study, researchers explore how a better understanding of the benefits of public goods can change public opinion regarding taxation and public expenditure, potentially leading to reduced inequality through a larger government and higher taxation.
Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall wellbeing – and knowing when to abandon or change your goals may be just important as persistence.
Decisions about the HPV vaccine among adolescents and their families are influenced by a web of social, cultural and trust-related factors, beyond simple awareness or access, a Cochrane review finds.
A new study reveals that even acts of help in conflict zones can lead to negative consequences. When members of a dominant group witness initiatives aimed at improving the lives of the disadvantaged side, without addressing underlying political issues, they may feel morally satisfied and, as a result, become less supportive of meaningful concessions for peace. The findings highlight the importance of coupling humanitarian aid with genuine political change to create lasting peace.