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Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation—here’s how to build the skill

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting they’re “addicted” to their phone. Tech companies, influencers and other […]

Artificially alive: How AI is bringing the dead back and what that means for the living

A new study shows that generative AI is already being used to “bring back” the dead, as entertainment icons, as political witnesses, and as everyday companions for grieving families. Tracing cases of AI “resurrections,” the […]

Teen girls cannot escape unrealistic beauty ideals on social media, researchers say

Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin—even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information. Moreover, they believe that other […]

Interactional dynamics of self-assessment and advice in peer reflection on microteaching

Peer reflection on microteaching plays a crucial role in teachers’ training programs as it equips novice teachers with opportunities to understand their peers’ practices. It enhances their reflective thinking, teaching awareness, and bridges the gap […]

Some moral acts matter more than others, study shows

Every day, we quietly judge the people around us. Did that co-worker split the credit fairly? Did a neighbor return a lost package? Did someone cut in line or respect the rules?This article is brought […]

Getting into university is only the first hurdle for students from rural South Africa. Here’s what comes next

As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]