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Why people embrace conspiracy theories: It's about community, not gullibility
Psychologists have long considered how a tendency towards irrational thinking or particular personality traits might predict people's interest in conspiracies.... Read more -
Study links low rainfall to increased conflict between African pastoralists and farmers
Since 1990, more than 2.5 million people have died as a direct or indirect result of civil conflict in Africa.... Read more -
The 'Mississippi Bubble' and the complex history of Haiti
Many things account for Haiti's modern troubles. A good perspective on them comes from going back in time to 1715... Read more -
Punitive laws on substance use in pregnancy may do more harm than good
U.S. states are increasingly adopting legislation to address substance use among pregnant and postpartum individuals. But a new study from... Read more -
The case for trade-proofing Australia's new vape laws
Australia has recently rolled out some of the world's toughest laws aimed at curbing the youth vaping epidemic. But new... Read more -
Study: When punishers profit, people are more likely to break the rules
UC San Diego researchers show that paying enforcers to punish makes people less likely to cooperate with others, which has... Read more -
Laws are introduced globally to reduce 'psychological harm' online, but there's no clear definition of what it is
Several pieces of legislation across the world are coming into effect this year to tackle harms experienced online, such as... Read more -
The accommodation crisis plaguing Cop30, Brazil's upcoming UN climate summit
Cop30, the UN climate summit scheduled to take place this November in the Brazilian city of Belém, is embroiled in... Read more -
California Jews experiencing heightened depression, anxiety since 2023 Hamas violence
California Jews are reporting significantly greater symptoms of depression and anxiety since the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians in October... Read more -
How the rise of Craigslist helped fuel America's political polarization
A new study highlights how disruptions in classifieds impacted political coverage, creating opportunities for more extreme candidates.... Read more -
Why has trust in news fallen? The answer is more complicated than we thought
We live in an age of declining trust in public institutions: parliament, the health and education systems, courts and police... Read more -
New research shows WWII dominates Australians' knowledge of military history. But big gaps remain
Eighty years ago this week, Japan surrendered after nearly four years of war in the Asia-Pacific. For Australia, this meant... Read more -
A new study shows that fear of deportation changes with age
Fear of deportation among people in the United States without permanent legal status declines with age, according to a study... Read more -
Why being open about science can make people trust it less, and what to do about it
When people trust science, they can make better decisions, follow helpful rules and work together on big problems like health,... Read more
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How a few adjustments can improve online political debates
Online political debates are often characterized by sharp divisions, personal attacks and a low level of information. But a new... Read more
