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‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’: US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives

From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United States.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

To feel lonely is to be human: Here’s how to handle it at Christmas

Christmas is often considered a time of connection, warmth and belonging. That’s the script, anyway. But for many people, the reality feels different; isolating, emotionally weighted and filled with comparisons that sting.This article is brought […]

How much does it cost to end rough sleeping? An Australian-first study may have just found out

Homelessness is a growing issue in Australia.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Many shoppers take a strange comfort of buying now and paying later—but it can come with a sting after Christmas

It’s that time of year again, and retailers are pulling out all the stops to get us spending—from Black Friday to New Year’s sales.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Universities’ work towards Indigenous identity policies signals difficult conversations

In recent years, members of the Canadian public have witnessed the misrepresentation of Indigenous identities.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Citizens have greater trust in parliaments with higher female representation, new research finds

New research from the University of St Andrews has found that increases in women’s parliamentary representation within a country are related to enhanced public trust in the national parliament.This article is brought to you by […]

Survey of researchers shows active AI adoption for core scientific tasks

A new study provides answers based on a survey with more than 6,000 researchers from the Max Planck Society and the Fraunhofer Society. The highlights: Researchers actively use AI, including for core and creative research […]

Refugees living outside camps make significant gains in self-reliance

Refugees receiving interventions in local communities are far more likely to regain stability and independence than those confined to traditional camps, according to new research from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Public […]

Are talented youth nurtured the wrong way? Top performers develop differently than assumed, says study

Traditional research into giftedness and expertise assumes that the key factors to develop outstanding achievements are early performance (e.g., in a school subject, sport, or in concerts) and corresponding abilities (e.g., intelligence, motor skills, musicality) […]

Call your pop-pop: Unlocking conversations between generations

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are investigating the conversations that happen between grandparents and grandchildren in the St. Louis area.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.