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Using Gender-Neutral Pronouns May Reduce Sexism

Swedes can now use a gender-neutral pronoun to refer to a man or woman. New research finds that doing so seems to reduce sexist attitudes and assumptions.

By Tom Jacobs
A winter storm left cold temperatures, heavy rains and even snow on the mountains of Baja California State and other parts of northwestern Mexico, pictured here on February 22nd, 2019.
Environment

Humans Are Frighteningly Good at Getting Used to Climate Change

New research finds that we normalize rising temperatures remarkably quickly.

By Tom Jacobs
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Social Justice

The Problem With Being Tall, Male, and Black

New research finds the advantages enjoyed by tall white men are largely negated for their counterparts of color.

By Tom Jacobs