IDENTITY

Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Mind Games: How Friends and Belonging Boost College Athlete's Mental Health

Sports might seem like a physical thing, but your brain is totally involved. College athletes in China showed that friendly connections and a sense of belonging straight-up improve mental well-being. This isn't just about being on a top team; it's about feeling accepted and supported. It makes total

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Feb 03 2025RELIGION

The Big Question: What's Religious Identity To You?

in Northern Ireland, a place known for its religious divide, some questions were raised about what people's belief system means to them. This project dug deep to get answers. Remember, out there in Northern Ireland, people were asked some big questions: what does religious identity mean to them

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Are You Who You Think You Are Online?

In today's world, we're always connected to devices. Phones, tablets, computers—they're everywhere. This digital living has a big impact on our minds. But we must question how does it affect us. Scientists are digging into this stuff. It's been said that young people spend much of their time on

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

A Transgender Pilot Caught in a Whirlwind of Online Falsehoods

Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot, faced a lot of angry messages. People thought she was behind a recent helicopter crash. The situation began after a major political figure and others tried to pin the crash on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. This had nothing to do with the helicopter crash.

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Kosher Convictions: A young woman's steadfast faith

Imagine being taken captive and having to choose between your life and your beliefs. That was the tough reality for Agam Berger during her 482 days of captivity. Agam chose to follow her faith, refusing to eat non-kosher meat. She was abducted from her base on October 7. Agam's dedication

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Snapshots of Literary Greats: How Photography Changed the Game for Writers

Imagine a time when cameras were new and exciting. The 1800s saw a boom in photography, and writers couldn't resist the chance to have their portraits taken. The daguerreotype was the first big hit, but it was pricey and not very practical. Writers started to pose in front of the camera. Th

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Jan 26 2025HEALTH

Schizophrenia and Perspective-Taking: The Avatar Effect

Imagine you're playing a simple game where you see a row of discs from a certain angle. Now, picture an avatar seeing a different number of discs from another angle. This experiment was designed to see how people with schizophrenia handle this situation compared to healthy individuals. Sixty-five pe

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Jan 23 2025SCIENCE

How Face-Space Properties Affect Our Face Recognition Skills

Ever wondered why some people are great at recognizing faces while others struggle? Scientists are exploring this mystery by looking at something called "face-space. " Imagine face-space as a map where each face has a spot. On this map, similar faces are close together, and very different faces are

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Trump's New Mission: Redefine America's Identity

Donald Trump won the election by promising big changes. Voters want to feel strong and prosperous again. But to make this happen, Trump needs to figure out what it means to be American today. This isn't easy, and it won't happen overnight. Take immigration, for example. Are we okay with sending fami

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Jan 19 2025HEALTH

Rewriting Identity in Virtual Reality: A New Way to Battle Depression

Imagine stepping into a virtual world where you can explore the depths of your mind. That's what Mary did when she started using a digital platform called Explore Your Meanings, or EYME. This tool isn't just about gaming; it's designed to help people untangle their inner conflicts using virtual real

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