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Gossip is good for romance, study finds
"Spill the Tea, Honey: Gossiping Predicts Well-Being in Same- and Different-Gender Couples" is the name of a new study from... Read more -
How online language choices may signal self-harm risk
Signs that an individual might be on the verge of self-harm are often found in their online actions, but can... Read more -
5,000 years of (in)equality in the Carpathian Basin: Challenging theories on social hierarchies in prehistory
The global distribution of wealth is currently the subject of controversial debate. Against this backdrop, social sciences, humanities, and economics... Read more -
Teenagers no longer answer the phone: Is it a lack of manners or a new trend?
Teenagers can seem to have their phones glued to their hands—yet they won't answer them when they ring. This scenario,... Read more -
How AI might be narrowing our worldview and what regulators can do about it
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT become part of our everyday lives, from providing general information to helping with... Read more -
Digital game demonstrates the power of religion for climate change education
Conversations about climate change often point to catastrophes like the melting of the polar ice caps or forest fires in... Read more -
Beyond words: Study maps the cognitive force of metaphor
Metaphors are a fundamental aspect of human language and cognition, allowing us to understand complex concepts and relationships by mapping... Read more -
Can music be good company? Research shows it makes our imagination more social
Earlier this year, we asked a group of older adults what music they listened to when feeling lonely, and why.... Read more -
Teens are increasingly turning to AI companions, and it could be harming them
Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how... Read more -
Online job interview simulator improves prospects for people returning from incarceration
In a job-hunting market where every edge counts, most people look for ways to stand out—but what about those returning... Read more -
Policing of sex work in Toronto has plummeted despite tougher laws, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga reveals that sex work arrests in Toronto have dropped by 99.6%... Read more -
Posting digitally enhanced photos of yourself could have a social cost, researchers find
The use of disclaimer labels on digitally enhanced portraits could have unintended social consequences for their subjects, according to a... Read more -
South African study finds four low-income communities can't cope with global warming: What needs to change
Climate change is not new: temperatures have been rising for decades as a result of global warming. In South Africa's... Read more -
Study uncovers exploitation of inmate peer mentors in women's prisons
New research from the University of Portsmouth has found that peer mentors in women's prisons are taking on extra responsibilities... Read more -
It's not just how many, it's when: People judge a potential partner's sexual history by timing, not total number
A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider... Read more
