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Distressed by all the bad news? Here’s how to stay informed but still look after yourself

If you’re feeling like the news is particularly bad at the moment, you’re not alone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why is July 4 the most violent day of the year?

Amid the celebrations of American independence comes sobering news from Northeastern University criminologist James Alan Fox.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Abortion bans have led to more relationship violence, new research finds

Intimate partner violence climbed after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling that essentially erased federal protections for abortion, a new study reports.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Sociologist examines the impact of ‘STEM immigration’ on inclusive workforce development in the US

Dr. Byeongdon Oh, Assistant Professor of Sociology—Social Justice & Change and Founding Director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Research Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has published a study exploring how immigration intersects […]

Biases shape how people mentally represent social ties in their community, study suggests

Throughout the course of their lives, humans are known to build social ties with various other individuals in their community. Past neuroscience and psychology studies suggest that as humans form bonds with others, they also […]

Affectionate displays boost relationship satisfaction across cultures despite varying social norms

Displays of affection, such as hugging, kissing and holding hands, can be good for your health. They can reduce stress, boost mood and improve quality of life. Being affectionate in both public and private is […]

Firms raise bar after missing target: Study shows strategic use of overestimated earnings targets

When companies miss their earnings targets, one might expect them to lower expectations and rebuild investor trust slowly. However, many do the opposite. They announced even higher goals for the next period.This article is brought […]

Generative AI in digital education: Transforming learning, teaching and assessment

Generative artificial intelligence is changing education. The tabloids would have it that students are using it to fulfill their assignments and teachers are using it to grade the papers. It sounds like a serious problem […]

Americans largely disapprove of attacks on science and medicine, survey finds

Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s policies targeting science and medicine by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to a survey by Rutgers and other universities.This article is brought to you by […]

Unequal from the start: The achievement gap and the early years

We know that the first years of life are crucial to the development of children. We also know that, without the right supports in place, disadvantage in early life can have a profound impact on […]