Autism spectrum disorders

Clear expectations are instrumental for employees with autism

In addition to combating stigma in the workplace, employees with autism are challenged with navigating systems developed for the neurotypical. This means that supervisors and employees have fundamentally different understandings ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Modified mosquitoes to fight illness in Florida Keys

Genetically modified mosquitoes are being released in the Florida Keys in an effort to combat persistent insect-borne diseases such as Dengue fever and the Zika virus.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK's Johnson insists new lockdown will end on Dec 2

A second coronavirus lockdown in England will end on December 2, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday, despite suggestions it could be extended if it fails to cut infections.

Psychology & Psychiatry

How initiatives empowering employees can backfire

Strategies meant to motivate people in the workplace may have unintended consequences—depending on who's in charge. Recent research from Michigan State University and Ohio State University shows that empowerment initiatives ...

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