Social Sciences

Cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University investigated one of humanity’s favorite pastimes and discovered how people can spread gossip without the subject of that gossip finding out—at least not right away.This article is brought to you […]

In the U.S. and elsewhere, nationality tends to be defined by a set of legal parameters. This may involve birthplace, parental citizenship or procedures for naturalization.This article is brought to you by this site.

Two years have passed since a 24-year-old former student walked into a gender studies classroom at the University of Waterloo and stabbed the professor and two students.This article is brought to you by this site.

If you’re feeling like the news is particularly bad at the moment, you’re not alone.This article is brought to you by this site.

Amid the celebrations of American independence comes sobering news from Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox.This article is brought to you by this site.

Intimate partner violence climbed after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that essentially erased federal protections for abortion, a new study reports.This article is brought to you by this site.

Throughout the course of their lives, humans are known to build social ties with various other individuals in their community. Past neuroscience and psychology studies suggest that as humans form bonds with others, they also […]

Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is […]

Friendship is essential to well-being. Friends bring joy, a sense of acceptance, belonging and support in times of need.This article is brought to you by this site.

The U.K. asylum system systematically wears down people seeking asylum, creating a cycle of psychological harm that undermines their ability to cope with continued adversity in the U.K., according to a new study.This article is […]