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Are ‘new towns’ a solution to the housing crisis?

As housing prices continue to rise nationwide—not just in major metropolitan areas, but even in rural locations—there’s pressure to create more housing. In Massachusetts, the 2024 Affordable Homes Act calls for 220,000 additional units of […]

Study suggests taking photos at live events can come at a social cost

At the start of a concert, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Structural barriers hinder sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s business ecosystem, study finds

Sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria is being stymied by a lack of engagement among business owners because of structural economic and institutional barriers, according to research in the World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development […]

Expert warns venture capital’s push for ‘hypergrowth’ puts tenants at risk

New research highlights how Silicon Valley-style investment strategies are reshaping housing—and why this matters for renters.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Families reveal harsh reality of prison visits

Family members of prisoners experience a form of incarceration themselves through strict rules, surveillance and emotional regulation imposed during visits, a study by La Trobe University has found.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals

Money talks, and new research from Northwestern University suggests that it often speaks louder than an American voter’s commitment to democratic norms.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful

Talk to a random member of the public and they’re likely to say that people’s behavior is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on public transport, to violence against retail […]

Measures of academic value overlook African scholars who make a local impact: Study

Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals […]

Tackling conspiracy theories requires tactics as varied as the theories themselves

An international project investigating the form, content and consequences of online conspiracy theories has found that in German-speaking countries, such theories often originate locally and have come to form a complex ecosystem of alternative news […]

Long day at work? Go ahead and watch some TV, research suggests

Brain dead after a hard day of work? It turns out it’s totally fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery—an essential part of burnout prevention—easier.This article is brought […]