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Sibling roles change when a parent dies, study finds
Eldest sons step up financially, while eldest daughters take care of their parents: A new study from the University of... Read more -
New study finds strong link between intimate partner violence and firearm ownership
A new study from the University of California San Diego finds that adults in California and Louisiana who experienced intimate... Read more -
How probation officers—criminal legal system's most diverse group—experience their roles
Probation officers—who supervise nearly 4 million people across the United States—are among the most visible faces of the criminal legal... Read more -
Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country. Here's how 'interbeing' works
The late Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh often emphasized the interconnectedness of everything in this world. He explained how... Read more -
People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive
When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they're saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and persuasive.... Read more -
Jealousy fueled by social media can erode young couples' satisfaction with their relationships over time
Social media are a breeding ground for jealousy. It could be a new follower liking your partner's profile pic, an... Read more -
Pleasant-sounding words are easier to remember, pseudoword experiment shows
Which words do we find beautiful? And do beautifully sounding words stick better in memory? A new study led by... Read more -
Why are some people extremely competitive while others are so chill?
If you've ever been on the sidelines at an under-12's team sport, you will know that some children are fiercely... Read more -
New report uncovers perpetrator and victim perspectives on sexualized deepfake abuse
AI tools are making it easier to create and disseminate deepfake imagery, and a new study from Monash University has... Read more -
Is anyone really misled by the term 'veggie burger?' Our research suggests consumers are savvy
The European Parliament recently backed changes to the rules around the labeling and marketing of plant-based meat alternatives. New definitions... Read more -
By hiding their faces, metal bands maximize the emotional punch of their music
In 2024, along with 20,000 others, I attended a sold-out metal show in Manchester. Unlike most concerts at the Co-op... Read more -
Death may suggest we belong to a broader whole
Shisei Tei claims he is clumsy with technology and doesn't even own a smartphone, yet he has found himself thinking... Read more -
How the shapes of letters can subtly influence our feelings
Have you ever thought a font looked "friendly" or "elegant?" Or felt that ComicSans was somehow unserious? You're not imagining... Read more -
Poor mental health linked to dark web use
The dark web—a hidden corner of the internet accessed through privacy-preserving tools like the Tor browser—operates beyond the reach of... Read more -
Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: Experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the... Read more
