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Examining the relationship between moral outrage on social media and activism
A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science examines how expressions of moral outrage on social media are... Read more -
Study reveals severe post-Brexit reduction in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas of UK
There was a significant post-Brexit reduction in lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural and peripheral areas, a... Read more -
'Utu' as foreign policy: How a Māori worldview can make sense of a shifting world order
There is a growing feeling in New Zealand that the regional geopolitical situation is becoming less stable and more conflicted.... Read more -
Why people reject new rules—but only until they take effect
From smoking bans to new speed limits—many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the... Read more -
No matter who the next pope is, U.S. Catholics stand 'at a crossroads'—a sociologist explains
More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement "Extra omnes"—"all out"—the doors were... Read more -
Nearly half of sexual abuse first happens at age 15 or younger, global study finds
Nearly one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20 and older globally faced sexual violence... Read more -
Conservatives are more likely than liberals to negotiate price, says research
When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it's not uncommon for the prospective buyer... Read more -
Global study finds political left more trusting of climate scientists than right
A sweeping 26-country study reveals a consistent gap in trust toward climate scientists based on political ideology, with right-leaning individuals... Read more -
Problematic social media linked to belief in fake news
A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that individuals who experience the most distress and impairment in... Read more -
New tool can help New York state make economically beneficial food purchases
When New York state agencies buy local food for schools, health care facilities, prisons and other public entities, local economies... Read more -
Migration lawyers call for safeguards on automated handling of data
Around the world, artificial intelligence and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) tools are playing increasingly significant roles in handling immigration and homeland... Read more -
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England's rural councils play a crucial role in the country's economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other... Read more -
Study shows individuals prefer when firms stay apolitical on polarizing issues
Customers often prefer companies aligned with their values, but it has been less clear how they react to firms taking... Read more -
Border closures during COVID briefly reduced support for immigrants and the EU
The sudden closure of internal European borders during the COVID-19 crisis had not only practical consequences, but also changed how... Read more -
Sovereignty referendums entail no major change in electoral support of both winning and losing sides, finds study
Is there a relationship between the outcome of a sovereignty referendum and the subsequent electoral performance of the political parties?... Read more
