A Rutgers study finds that remote teaching during the pandemic contributed to teacher and student stress, particularly in lower-income school districts where students faced inequities in online learning opportunities. The study highlights the need for targeted e-learning solutions and retrospective audits to address digital inequality.
SourceRutgers University·JournalJournal of the Association for Information Science and Technology·DateMay 18, 2022
New research finds that journalists and laypersons describe racial and gender inequalities in terms of disadvantage, while wealth inequality is described in terms of advantage. The framing of inequalities is linked to their perceived legitimacy, with illegitimate inequalities being framed more strongly as disadvantages.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 18, 2022
Research published in Science of the Total Environment found that adopting low-carbon fuels could reduce racial disparities in exposure to fine and ultrafine particle pollution by 20-40% in California by 2050. This would lead to improved air quality, reduced deaths, and estimated annual public health benefits of $20 billion.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalScience of The Total Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 12, 2022
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A study found significant birthweight inequalities among descendants of non-Western immigrants, widening gaps over generations. Despite universal healthcare and education in Sweden, these groups experience lower birthweights, raising concerns about systemic discrimination.
SourceStockholm University·JournalBMJ Global Health·TypeObservational study·DateApr 25, 2022
New research found that 62% of tinted sunscreens have only one shade option, with tone compatibility being the most important criterion. The study suggests that the beauty industry and dermatologic field need to improve diversity and offer more options for tinted sunscreen formulations tailored to people with skin of color.
Research by University of South Australia found that knowing the 'right' people is crucial for securing a job, while African migrants often struggle due to systemic discrimination and racism. The study highlights the importance of anti-racism work and social networks in migrant labor market integration.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalAustralian Journal of Social Issues·TypeCase study·DateMar 30, 2022
New research provides recommendations for quantitative health sciences to better understand the impact of racism on adverse health outcomes. The paper suggests applying theoretical frameworks, community consults, and elevating Black, Indigenous, and Latine scholars to leadership positions.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateMar 24, 2022
A new article applies a health equity lens to the National Academies' recommendations for high-quality primary care. The authors propose strategies to operationalize these recommendations, aiming to eliminate existing health inequities and ensure equitable access to quality primary care.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateMar 23, 2022
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
A recent study from North Carolina State University found that experiencing racism is stressful for Black youth, while taking action to address racism also contributes to stress. The study suggests a reciprocal relationship between racism-related physiological stress and high-risk activism among emerging adults.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalChild Development·TypeSurvey·DateMar 17, 2022
A recent review of 104 studies found that certain interventions can successfully support women's empowerment and gender equality in fragile and conflict-affected settings. However, few interventions had positive effects on attitudes towards women, intimate partner violence, or women's participation in decision-making processes.
SourceWiley·JournalCampbell Systematic Reviews·DateMar 9, 2022
A study by University of Turku found that grandparents' support decreases with adverse experiences in children's families. However, maternal grandmothers' support remains consistent. The study suggests that future prospects for successful reproduction may impact grandparents' willingness to offer support.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeSurvey·DateMar 3, 2022
A new study by University of Houston sociologist Kathryn Freeman Anderson reveals significant disparities in the initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout in five urban Texas counties. The research found that Black and Latino neighborhoods were less likely to receive vaccines due to existing healthcare resource shortages.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalJournal of Health and Social Behavior·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 15, 2022
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New research links structural sexism and anti-LGB stigma with increased risk of preterm birth and decreased birth weight, regardless of the mother's sexual orientation. The study found that these systemic issues can limit access to reproductive health care and socioeconomic opportunities, contributing to adverse birth outcomes.
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalDemography·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 14, 2022
A new study by the University of Southampton finds that skilled overseas workers with families face a higher risk of poverty than UK workers and their net incomes are lower under the UK's points-based immigration system. The researchers warn that this could make the UK less attractive for overseas workers who could fill skills gaps.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalJournal of Poverty and Social Justice·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 10, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded pre-existing inequalities among refugee adolescents in Jordan, leading to increased stress and high rates of depression. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to support these vulnerable populations.
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The CHAMPS program, a multi-year quality improvement initiative in Mississippi, increased breastfeeding rates by 10 percentage points overall, with significant gains among Black mother-baby dyads. Rooming-in practices also improved, leading to reduced infant mortality and morbidity.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalPEDIATRICS·DateJan 25, 2022
Historic redlining in Baltimore continues to impact present-day health outcomes, with lower average life expectancies observed across affected communities. The study highlights the persistence of systemic racism and unequal access to healthcare in these areas.
A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that racial and ethnic minorities, as well as low-income groups in the US are being exposed to higher levels of dangerous fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) than other groups.
SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 12, 2022
A new study led by Boston Medical Center researchers shows that Black individuals who were incarcerated have a statistically significant 65% increase in mortality rates compared to non-Hispanic non-Black individuals. This finding highlights the long-term impacts of incarceration on health, particularly among marginalized communities.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateDec 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted work-life boundaries, particularly for mothers, who took on more childcare responsibilities. Research in Finland found that mothers' flexibility was key to managing multiple roles, while the absence of support services highlighted gendered practices.
SourceUniversity of Turku·JournalGender Work and Organization·TypeSurvey·DateDec 20, 2021
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An analysis of thousands of children's books published between 1960 and 2020 found that while female protagonists are increasingly represented, males remain overrepresented. The study also identified factors associated with representation, including author gender and book genre.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateDec 15, 2021
A new UC Davis study tracks firearm violence, assault, and homicide in 13 major US cities by zip code, revealing stark disparities. Firearm violence increased 29.3%, homicides by 27.7%, while robberies decreased 23.3% and rapes by 31.4% during the first five months of the pandemic.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 9, 2021
A Rutgers-led study found that racial biases among health care providers may limit the number of Black women taking a daily pill to prevent HIV infection. The study also highlights how providers' racist beliefs can disadvantage Black women's access to PrEP, a medication up to 92% effective when taken correctly.
SourceRutgers University·JournalJournal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes & Human Retrovirology·DateDec 8, 2021
Pharmacy standing orders led to a significant increase in naloxone dispensing in Massachusetts, but gaps in access persist in rural communities and Hispanic neighborhoods. Communities with higher rates of opioid overdose deaths and buprenorphine treatment also dispensed more naloxone.
SourceBoston Medical Center·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence·DateNov 28, 2021
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A study of four US states finds that Black people are more likely to be nonfatally shot and injured by police, with disparities greater than seen for fatal shootings. The research highlights the need for comprehensive data on police shootings to draw reliable conclusions about racial disparities.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateNov 10, 2021
A recent study published in Nature Machine Intelligence challenges the long-held assumption that accuracy and fairness are mutually exclusive in machine learning. Researchers found that optimizing models for accuracy does not necessarily compromise fairness, particularly when adjustments are made to data, labels, and scoring systems.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateOct 20, 2021
A new study explored how prosecutors think about race in criminal justice, finding that a color-blind approach can entrench racial disparities. The study suggests that changing prosecutor views on race and core beliefs is necessary to achieve justice.
SourceAmerican Society of Criminology·JournalCriminology·DateOct 15, 2021
The University of Huddersfield is leading a four-year project to analyze early intervention programs for young people aged 14-16 in England. The study aims to provide a systematic understanding of existing practice and its impact on young people, with potential contributions to improved support and education policy.
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that Airbnb units cause a mild decrease in long-term rental supply, including affordable housing, while expanding the rental market. The study suggests a new tax to alleviate resulting inequities and maintain social equality.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalManagement Science·DateOct 13, 2021
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The study will assess the impact of environmental and economic interventions on health and well-being in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Researchers will enroll 720 adults, half receiving the proposed interventions, and evaluate their overall health and wellbeing, as well as violent crime rates.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Medicine·DateOct 13, 2021
A study by the San Francisco Estuary Institute, the Nature Conservancy, and the University of Illinois suggests that access to nature may contribute to lower COVID-19 rates, regardless of racial or socioeconomic identity. The research team found a strong correlation between green spaces and decreased COVID-19 incidence rates.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalNature Sustainability·DateOct 11, 2021
A new study of 51,000 UK adults found that COVID-19 lockdowns had differential impacts on people's income, time use, and subjective well-being based on their gender, ethnicity, and educational level. The study suggests that these inequalities may persist even after lockdown restrictions eased.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeSystematic review·DateSep 29, 2021
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Research from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing indicates that disparities in readmissions between Black and White stroke patients may be linked to the level of nurse staffing in hospitals. Hospitals with better nurse staffing have been shown to reduce racial disparities in stroke readmissions.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Nursing·JournalNursing Research·DateSep 28, 2021
A new study by UCL researchers found that social inequality can incite collective violence, including vandalism, even with weak social identification. The findings suggest that reducing economic inequality could play a role in maintaining public safety.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2021
Danish adults have made significant strides in preserving their natural teeth and visiting the dentist more frequently. However, social disparities in dental health persist, with those from lower-income backgrounds receiving less preventive care.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalEuropean Journal Of Oral Sciences·TypeSurvey·DateSep 21, 2021
A new study from the University of South Australia reveals that Australian firms with large gender pay gaps are not only perpetuating inequality but also harming their overall performance. The research found that women executives in top management teams can lower a firm's annual return on assets by 2.2%.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalHuman Resource Management·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 18, 2021
A new study found that the public generally opposes repressive policing of protesters, but certain tactics by protesters increase fear and support for police repression. The goals of protests also impact support for police repression, with racially resentful individuals more supportive of repression.
SourceAmerican Society of Criminology·JournalCriminology·DateAug 17, 2021
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Researchers found that socioeconomic privilege and political ideology play a significant role in racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates. Counties with higher median incomes displayed lower disparities, while county-level educational disparities had a greater impact on unequal vaccination rates.
SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 11, 2021
A recent study by the American Cancer Society found a strong association between economic mobility and racial disparities in mortality in the US. The study suggests that structural racism has persisted with similar magnitude across generations, leading to increased death rates among Black individuals compared to their White counterparts.
SourceAmerican Cancer Society·JournalCancer Epidemiology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 4, 2021
A Kaiser Permanente study of over 31,000 heart attack patients in Southern California revealed significant racial disparities in long-term survival. Black patients from lower-resourced neighborhoods were more likely to die within 5 years after a heart attack compared to white patients, regardless of healthcare access.
SourceKaiser Permanente·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateAug 2, 2021
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A study by the University of South Australia suggests that public resistance to inheritance and estate taxes has declined in Australia. Researchers found that two-thirds of young adults and senior Australians are in favor of taxing estates worth more than $3m, which could help address social inequalities and increase government revenue.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalAustralian Journal of Political Science·DateJul 1, 2021
Researchers analyzed fine-scale energy use data to reveal significant racial and income disparities in urban energy use. Block groups with higher poverty rates exhibit significantly higher annual energy consumption, particularly for temperature-sensitive applications.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 7, 2021
A study of 45 million mobile users in the US found that poorer communities spent less time indoors during lockdowns, with lower earners often unable to afford stay-at-home orders or working from home. This disparity worsens social inequality and puts vulnerable groups at greater risk from COVID-19.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAnnals of the American Association of Geographers·DateMay 28, 2021
A recent study analyzing daily temperatures and mortality in Turin, Italy, found that women with low educational levels are most at risk of heat-related mortality. The research also reveals that individuals living alone, regardless of gender, are more susceptible to heat stress than those who share a home.
SourceCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change·JournalEnvironmental Health·DateDec 7, 2020
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The newly discovered Aguada Fénix site in Mexico's Tabasco state is the largest and oldest known Mayan monument, constructed between 1,000 to 800 B.C. The site suggests that the Maya civilization developed more rapidly than previously thought and had less social inequality than later periods.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature·DateJun 3, 2020
A recent study found that positive effects of intergroup contact tend to be weaker among members of historically advantaged groups, such as white people and heterosexuals. However, when members of these groups engage in contact with disadvantaged groups, they are more likely to support social change promoting equality.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature Human Behaviour·DateJan 27, 2020
Archaeological analysis of Bronze Age cemeteries in southern Germany reveals that nuclear families lived with foreign women and individuals from lower social classes. The study, published in Science, suggests a complex social structure where wealth was correlated with biological kinship or foreign origin.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalScience·DateOct 10, 2019
Research reveals high degrees of wealth-based inequality led to unstable ancient societies, contrasting with modern expectations.
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalNature·DateNov 17, 2017
Wealthier individuals with a belief in social inequality are more likely to donate to charity, while less wealthy individuals who endorse greater equality make more donations. Charitable organizations can enhance their marketing efforts by understanding the relationship between power distance belief and charitable giving.
SourceJournal of Consumer Research·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·DateMar 22, 2017
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A study published in BMJ Open found that social inequalities in salt intake have hardly changed in Britain over the last decade, despite a national average salt reduction. The research suggests that poorer households still consume more salt than higher socio-economic groups, highlighting the need to address these disparities to achieve...
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalBMJ Open·DateAug 26, 2014
A new study by Andrés Villarreal reveals profound social inequality by skin color in Mexico, with individuals having darker skin tones facing lower education levels, lower status jobs, poverty, and limited access to affluence. The research suggests that discrimination in the labor market may contribute to these disparities.
SourceAmerican Sociological Association·JournalAmerican Sociological Review·DateOct 6, 2010
A review of population strategies for preventing cardiovascular disease concludes that screening and treating high-risk individuals may be ineffective in reducing health disparities. Instead, policy interventions to limit risk-factor exposure across populations appear cheaper and more effective.
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Research at Harvard University found that 5- to 7-year-olds prefer lucky individuals and groups over the less fortunate. The study suggests this phenomenon may clarify human attitudes toward social groups and help explain the persistence of social inequality.
SourceHarvard University·JournalPsychological Science·DateNov 7, 2006
Redistributive policies by social democratic parties are associated with lower infant mortality rates and increased life expectancy. These findings suggest that reducing social inequalities through policy has a positive impact on public health.
Men from lower social classes face a two-fold increased risk of dying compared to those in higher strata, with smoking being the primary contributor. The study found that around half of the difference in male mortality rates across different socio-economic groups was attributed to smoking-related risks.