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‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. Yet over the past two decades, it has transformed into what journalist and author Andreas Cervenka calls […]

Forget the big picture: The case for voting on just one issue

Most people assume that when an election comes down to two main parties, the logic of voting is straightforward: weigh up the options and choose the least bad one.This article is brought to you by […]

How every generation uses AI, from boomers to Gen Z

Artificial intelligence or AI is no longer a future concept—it’s already shaping how we work, learn and live.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States’ global exercise of power. But that link has been fraying since the end of the Cold War, and […]

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster

The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

China is becoming more sexually liberal—if you are a man

Sexual attitudes have relaxed significantly in China since the Mao era. Approaching the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong’s death and the subsequent end of the Cultural Revolution, there has been a significant de-politicization of everyday […]

When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes

Flawed scientific articles don’t just clutter journals—they misguide policies, waste taxpayer funds, and endanger lives. Errors in top-tier research persist due to a broken correction system. Consider our own recent experiences.This article is brought to […]

Gender quotas for public company boards spur rise in women CEOs, study finds

Statutory gender quotas on the boards of public companies increase the number of women CEOs in private firms, research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) suggests.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Study advances the global understanding of human attachment and emotional development

Dr. Kazuko Behrens, Professor and Coordinator of Psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, has published two major peer-reviewed studies that advance the global understanding of human attachment and emotional development. Her newest research appears in Psychoanalytic […]

Study reveals key reasons Bristol’s ethnic minorities 40% less likely to visit local parks

New research by grassroots charity Your Park Bristol & Bath (YPBB) and the University of Bath has revealed that fears around dogs, safety, and feeling unwelcome are keeping Bristol’s ethnic minority residents from visiting parks […]