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Personal stories change perceptions of discrimination

How can we get the majority to recognise the discrimination experienced by minorities? A new study…

Danes have little cash – and it persists

Although the average cash holdings (bank deposits) have increased in Denmark since 1996, almost hal…

AI tool built for learners supports learning better than ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence does not necessarily help students learn more if it is only used to provide…

Americans prefer a more diverse society

A new study challenges the notion that Americans fear ethnic and religious replacement. On the…

When politicians gain power, their language becomes garbled

New research shows that politicians speak less intelligibly when in government – losing voters can…

Screen time: Passive and solitary use makes us most dissatisfied

What lies behind our dissatisfaction with our screen use – and why does the dissatisfaction rarely…

Mental health problems may spill over in mother groups

In mother groups, mental health challenges can spread among new parents. New research from the…

How first-time parents experience the first year with their baby

Most first-time parents in Denmark feel competent and experience low levels of parental stress…

Good deals - bad for the climate: Supermarket volume discounts lead to food waste

A new study reveals an unfortunate effect of supermarkets' popular “2 for 1” offers: Not only do…

Economists: Long-term investments can become more equitable

Two economists have developed a new way of looking at equity between later and earlier generations…

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