US media and politicians often celebrate beautiful stories of immigrants arriving in America, finding a new home, and thriving in the land of opportunity.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
Globalization, migration, climate change and war—nation states are currently under huge pressure on many fronts. Understanding the forces that initially drove the emergence of states across the world may help explain why.This article is brought […]
In recent years, governments worldwide have expressed concern over rising inequality, eroding social cohesion, and declining trust in institutions.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
How do opinions form and change in large groups of people? That’s not just a sociological question, it’s a mathematical one. Ph.D. candidate Federico Capannoli studied opinion dynamics. He defended his thesis on November 19.This […]
Whether it is a whole friendship group migrating to using iPhones or a swath of classmates wanting the latest Lululemon waterbottle, network scientists have uncovered the hidden mechanics behind social trends.This article is brought to […]
Global challenges necessitate cooperation beyond national borders. Prosociality—the tendency to share with and value the outcomes of others—can help achieve this objective. While it is well-established that people favor their own compatriots, people also display […]
When the term anarchy pops up in everyday conversations, images of lawlessness and chaos after a government breakdown or catastrophic event come to mind. Think of the anti-hero comic character the Joker or the famed […]
New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
Digital technology such as extended reality helps to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
New Monash University research has found that while pharmacy students understand pharmacists’ role in planetary health, many struggle to apply these principles in practice or link issues like antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to equity and social […]
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