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Who you talk to influences how you talk, researcher finds

“In a sense, you listen to every person with different ears, because everyone speaks differently,” says Orhun Uluşahin, who will defend his dissertation at Radboud University on October 17. His research shows that our brains […]

Do British people want to leave the ECHR? What a decade of polls reveals

Withdrawing the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), once a fringe idea, has become a defining issue for political parties. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who previously opposed leaving, has now said the […]

New research finds defining childhood portrait of Marie Antoinette is really her sister

The most famous portrait of Marie Antoinette as a child is really of her sister, according to new research. Catriona Seth, Marshal Foch Professor of French Literature and Fellow of All Souls College at the […]

Hate acts increased in California in 2024, new data show

In 2024, approximately 3.1 million Californians 12 and older directly experienced a hate act in the previous year, according to the newest California Health Interview Survey data, which was a half million more than the […]

‘Polite racism’ is the subtle form of racial exclusion. Here’s how to move beyond it

In Canadian society, the narrative of multiculturalism can lean toward a “color-blind” ideology—a comforting idea that race doesn’t matter and everyone is treated the same—even though such narratives mask persistent inequalities. They may also undermine […]

Research suggests rich people tend to be more selfish, but why is that?

From Disney’s Scrooge McDuck and Cruella de Vil to DC Comics’ Lex Luthor and Mr. Burns in the Simpsons, there are plenty of examples of wealthy people using their money and power in evil ways. […]

Life through lens: How photos unlock stories behind places

Research from The University of Manchester has uncovered how something as simple as walking and taking photographs can reveal powerful stories about people’s lives and the places they live.This article is brought to you by […]

More people believe in conspiracy theories than you might think

Put on your tinfoil hats: New research finds that belief in conspiracy theories might be more common in the U.S. than you might think.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Proactive teams still need leadership and focus, study finds

Having proactive people with lots of ideas isn’t enough to ensure a team’s success: Without focus and leadership, their efforts can fizzle out or even create friction, according to a new study from Virginia Commonwealth […]

How AI hype is reshaping journalism in five powerful ways

The hype surrounding artificial intelligence is more than just superficial excitement—it is reorganizing how journalism operates, from newsroom priorities to public perceptions of the news, according to a new article in Digital Journalism co-authored by […]