Social Science
The popular kids in school may be sleeping less
Due to a later melatonin onset and increased alertness in the evening, teenagers often find it hard to fall asleep...
Study: racial bias is no ‘false alarm’ in policing
Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband than white drivers, according to a University of...
Rensselaer researcher publishes groundbreaking study on labor market discrimination against transgender people
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Bostock vs. Clayton County that transgender people are legally protected from...
Tepper School study reveals voter moral justifications for politicians’ misstatements
In a new study, researchers used online surveys conducted primarily when Donald Trump was president to show that both Republican...
It’s all in the smile: Aston University-led research finds politicians can influence voters with facial expressions
New research led by Aston University’s Dr Carl Senior has found that the type of smile used by a political...
Nature’s nudge: Study shows green views lead to healthier food choices
Natural scenery typically conjures up positive emotions and a sense of wellbeing for most individuals. A new study by INSEAD shows that...
Negativity about vaccines surged on Twitter after COVID-19 jabs become available
It’s time to take a new approach to addressing negative messaging about vaccines, including avoiding the use of the term...
Research finds pronoun use not only shaped by language but also beliefs
DURHAM, N.H.—Pronouns like ”he” and “she” are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using...
Up in smoke: new study suggests it’s time to ditch long-held stereotypes about stoners
Stoners are not as lazy and unmotivated as stereotypes suggest, according to new U of T Scarborough research. Stoners are...
Many children with symptoms of brain injuries and concussions are missing out on vital checks, national US study finds
Almost a quarter of US children with symptoms of a brain injury or concussion are not checked for the condition,...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies