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Real-time social interactions reveal how we balance cooperation and competition

When people reach for the same object, walk through a narrow doorway, forage for food, or work together on a shared task, they continuously negotiate—often without noticing—how much to cooperate or compete. Unlike classical laboratory […]

Populism as a departure from neoliberalism in Hungary and Israel

At the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st, write the authors of a new article from Polity, neoliberalism was “consolidated as the only legitimate form of doing politics.” But in […]

Medical students explore ChatGPT’s ability to support qualitative research

Newly published research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine highlights student-led work in medical education and examines how artificial intelligence (AI) can assist with qualitative research.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Early testing of schoolchildren has absolutely zero effect, researchers say

Early testing of schoolchildren has no impact on their educational attainment down the line. Nor do the tests have any effect on pupils’ mental health or how happy they are at school.This article is brought […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

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) […]