-
Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us
A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come... Read more -
As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?
A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about... Read more -
Q&A: How the Day of Dead took root in the United States
During October in the United States, stores selling Halloween merchandise also are stocking their shelves with Dia de los Muertos... Read more -
Why Classic Maya cities rose and fell
Why move to a city? And why leave? Urban centers today see populations ebb and flow for a multitude of... Read more -
Social media comments can act as 'quick warning signals' against misinformation, study shows
Comments from ordinary users on social media platforms can be a force for good, helping others identify false information and... Read more -
Forests contribute to perceived happiness in multiple ways, Finnish study finds
New research from the University of Eastern Finland identifies three main dimensions in perceived happiness associated with Finnish forests: a... Read more -
Most users cannot identify AI racial bias—even in training data
When recognizing faces and emotions, artificial intelligence (AI) can be biased, like classifying white people as happier than people from... Read more -
How domestic abusers use emotional bonding to control their victims—new study
At first, it looks like love. He's charming. Always generous, always attentive. He remembers your coffee order, listens to your... Read more -
Coercive control still under the radar, study shows
According to new research, 42% of Australians still have low awareness of coercive control. The study, published in the Australian... Read more -
Indian literary genius survived British imperialism in forgotten villages, research reveals
"Pundits" kept Sanskrit scholarship alive in remote settlements as British control swept across India, a major new research project will... Read more -
(Un)happy together: Older couples' life satisfaction is strongly interrelated, finds study
Life satisfaction among spouses aged over 50 is strongly interrelated, according to a longitudinal study by the University of Eastern... Read more -
New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It's one thing to believe false information, but another... Read more -
How grandparents can play a critical role in mediating children's media use
Grandparents can play a critical role in helping mediate their grandchildren's media use and serve as an ally for their... Read more -
Divine punishment as an ancient tool for modern sustainability
Throughout human history, many cultures have developed belief systems that tied nature to the supernatural, fostering practices that preserved and... Read more -
Study shows how domestic abusers forge 'trauma bonds' before violence begins
Before going on to commit violence, domestic abusers use a mix of intense affection and emotional cruelty, combined with tales... Read more
