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UK: Study Examines the Impact of the Gambling Credit Card Ban
Several years ago, in April 2020, the United Kingdom became the first country to implement a complete ban on the use of credit cards for online and retail gambling. More than four years after the implementation of the ban, new research probed into the impact of the measure, how it affected gamblers and whether or
Study examines urban forests across the United States
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts. Urban forests can help improve air quality, generate cooling effects, and provide green spaces for outdoor recreation while also serving as an ecological habitat. Just last year, the U.S. Forest
Study examines what drives belief
Credit: CC0 Public Domain At a time when politics and science are at odds with the truth, conspiracy theories are on the rise and misinformation is rampant, Rutgers researchers say facts do matter and explain why beliefs are more rational than they might seem. In a study published on the PsyArXiv preprint server and slated
Inspector examines McArthur Avenue building following Saturday fire
Published Apr 15, 2023 • Last updated Apr 15, 2023 • < 1 minute read Emergency crews were on the scene of a fire on McArthur Ave. Saturday, April 15, 2023. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia A city fire investigator was inspecting a Vanier-area building following a Saturday morning fire on McArthur Avenue near May