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Q&A: Why does time go by so fast, and how can we slow it down?

If ringing in the new year came too quickly, you’re not alone. Time does seem to move faster as you get older.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Study suggests taking photos at live events can come at a social cost

At the start of a concert, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Families reveal harsh reality of prison visits

Family members of prisoners experience a form of incarceration themselves through strict rules, surveillance and emotional regulation imposed during visits, a study by La Trobe University has found.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Pocketbook realities reshape Americans’ commitment to democratic ideals

Money talks, and new research from Northwestern University suggests that it often speaks louder than an American voter’s commitment to democratic norms.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful

Talk to a random member of the public and they’re likely to say that people’s behavior is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on public transport, to violence against retail […]

Measures of academic value overlook African scholars who make a local impact: Study

Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals […]

Tackling conspiracy theories requires tactics as varied as the theories themselves

An international project investigating the form, content and consequences of online conspiracy theories has found that in German-speaking countries, such theories often originate locally and have come to form a complex ecosystem of alternative news […]

Long day at work? Go ahead and watch some TV, research suggests

Brain dead after a hard day of work? It turns out it’s totally fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery—an essential part of burnout prevention—easier.This article is brought […]

US defense attorneys’ view on autism highlights challenges faced by neurodiverse clients

A new study on how U.S. defense attorneys think about autism and use strategies informed by neurodiversity in their work finds that attorneys saw autism through a medical lens and acknowledged the need for better […]

Crime in Newark concentrated around corner stores

A new study has concluded that in New Jersey’s largest city, crime was concentrated significantly around corner stores compared with other commercial venues. The study’s findings have implications for crime prevention, urban planning, and community […]