COMMUNICATION

Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Young Adults and Suicide: A Closer Look at Communication and Media Habits

Recently, researchers investigated how communication methods and media use might affect suicide attempts in young adults aged 18-29. They spoke with both men and women who had tried to end their lives at least once. The study aims to shed light on this complex issue, given that understanding communi

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Doctors' Views on Team-Based Care: How It Shapes Work and Communication

Healthcare often involves many professionals working together. One way this happens is through small teams called clinical microsystems. These teams regularly care for specific groups of patients. They might include daily team meetings at the patient's bedside, having team members work in the same a

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Nov 17 2024SCIENCE

Unraveling Primate Faces: Smiles in the Macaca tonkeana

In the world of primates, facial expressions play a huge role in their social lives. One particular expression, called bared-teeth faces (BTFs), has been fascinating to scientists studying the Macaca tonkeana species of macaques. Researchers used a mix of advanced techniques to study these expressio

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

The Big Decision: How Dispatchers Tackle Stroke Calls

Imagine being the person on the other end of the phone when someone calls about a stroke. That's the job of emergency medical dispatchers (EMDs). They're the first step in the stroke survival chain. They need to spot stroke patients quickly and get them help fast. But studies show they sometimes mis

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

How Visual Languages Help in Understanding Patient Journeys

Patient pathways, often seen as a great solution to improve healthcare systems, can get complicated. Clear communication and shared understanding are key. Visual modeling languages can help make this happen. These languages use pictures and symbols to explain complex ideas. But, there's not much inf

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Trust in Science: A Divided Nation

In 2017, thousands marched in Washington DC for science funding and analysis in politics. Fast forward a few years, and America's trust in science was divided. While most Americans trust scientists, the pandemic showed cracks. Democrats kept their faith, but Republicans lost theirs. Masks and vaccin

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Nov 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Sony's Space Adventure: Zapping Data with Lasers

In a futuristic leap, Sony has joined forces with Astro Digital to test laser communication technology using tiny satellites. The plan? Launch two small spacecraft in 2026, each carrying Sony's special laser terminal. These satellites will chat with each other and ground stations using super-fast la

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

How NLP Helps Brands Find the Perfect Celebrity Match

Brand endorsement by celebrities is a big deal in business strategy. Companies often want a unique personality for their brand, so their communications should align with human-like qualities and regulations. But the problem is that most research just makes assumptions about how to match a brand with

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Why Political Talk Thrives in Unexpected Places on Reddit

Plenty of political chatter happens in places you wouldn't expect on Reddit. Researchers found that roughly half of all political discussions take place in subreddits that are only political 25% of the time or less. This means lots of political talk is happening in spots where people usually discuss

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