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Longevity gains slowing with life expectancy of 100 unlikely, study finds
A new study co-authored by a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor finds that life expectancy gains made by high-income countries in... Read more -
Can't stop watching a TV show? That may be a good thing
If you're a binge-watcher, you've probably said, "Just one more episode," a thousand times over.... Read more -
Phones and other tech can enhance teens' connection to nature
Screens, and technology more generally, are often seen to be at odds with engagement and connection with nature. Teenagers are... Read more -
Nearly a third of female gamers feel guilty about their hobby: New study
While playing video games has traditionally been thought of as a male-dominated pastime, 51% of women now game in some... Read more -
Tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender: Soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them
Researchers have traditionally had a difficult time tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender.... Read more -
Mapping out France's 'Great Fear of 1789' shows how misinformation spreads like a virus
Since the rise of the internet and social media, society has become well-acquainted with the idea of "virality" as the... Read more -
In a lonely world, widespread AI chatbots and 'companions' pose unique psychological risks
Within two days of launching its AI companions last month, Elon Musk's xAI chatbot app Grok became the most popular... Read more -
Mitch Brown's bravery can change the score for LGBTQIA+ people—and the AFL's fight against homophobia
It has been a challenging few weeks for both the AFL and LGBTQIA+ communities, with a sixth incident of homophobia... Read more -
Why fans feel like Taylor Swift's best friend (even if she's never met them)
When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram this week, the post wasn't just news; it was... Read more -
What Taylor Swift reveals about digital culture
Paula Clare Harper, AB'10, studies music, sound and the internet. An assistant professor of music at the University of Chicago,... Read more -
Research probes AI's role in helping social workers make crucial decisions
In the discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, Sanmay Das has found one constant: While many people believe that... Read more -
What's behind the rise in gun ownership in Australia?
Australians have been shocked by the news two police officers were killed in rural Victoria when a 56-year-old man allegedly... Read more -
Queensland is creating a public child sex offender register. Will it keep people safer?
The Queensland government will this week table legislation creating Australia's first public child sex offender register.... Read more -
Phone snubbing more damaging to insecure partners, study finds
Researchers from the University of Southampton have found that people with emotional insecurities are more affected than others when their... Read more -
Nature experiences bring depth and meaning to life, study suggests
Spending time in nature helps people to identify what is meaningful in their lives, shows a new Finnish study conducted... Read more
