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Family matters: How growing up together molds us

When psychologist Darby Saxbe began studying how parenthood shapes the brain, she made a seismic discovery that upended a long-held assumption: that only mothers undergo major biological shifts after a child’s birth. Her pioneering research […]

Is social media addictive? How it keeps you clicking and the harms it can cause

For years, big tech companies have placed the burden of managing screen time squarely on individuals and parents, operating on the assumption that capturing human attention is fair game.This article is brought to you by […]

Play reduces stress and lifts well-being—and adults benefit as much as children do

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

New research calls for ‘heat literacy’ in Australia

James Cook University (JCU) research argues Australians urgently need better education about heat to prepare for longer, hotter and more dangerous heat waves driven by climate change.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Songs and stories highlight role of saints in community-building

“My Name is Oswald,” a new song cycle telling the stories of St Oswald of Northumbria, premiered in a performance in the King’s Chapel on 12 February. Based on research by Dr. Johanna Dale, Visiting […]

The peer review system is breaking down. Here’s how we can fix it

Scientific publishing relies on peer review as the mechanism that maintains trust in what we publish. When we read a journal article, we assume experts have rigorously scrutinized it before publication. This crucial system is […]

New national study reveals ‘mixed legacy’ of pandemic on early childhood development

New research led by Professor Claudine Bowyer-Crane has uncovered a complex picture of how COVID-19 reshaped the lives of young learners in England. The ICICLES study was initiated while Professor Bower-Crane was at the National […]

Why relationship confidence matters: Study links it to mental health, sleep, substance use

When couples attend relationship counseling, it benefits not only their partnership but also their individual well-being. But which aspects of the training are most influential in this respect? A new study from the University of […]

Documenting obstacles and solutions for democratic participation in Long Beach, California

A new pilot study examining how immigrant residents engage with city services and government processes in Long Beach suggests that heightened federal immigration enforcement is undermining democratic participation, even among U.S. citizens who fear for […]

Teaching the human skills AI can’t replace

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests emotional literacy may be one of the most important skills students can learn, not just for relationships, but for their education and future careers.This article is brought to […]