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When labels replace problem-solving: How stigmatization blocks understanding in the asylum debate

Dr. Lin Dong on how language is a battleground in UK asylum debates, stigmatization distracting from real issues, and the path from judgment to understanding.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why US activists are wearing inflatable frog costumes at protests against Trump

Three frogs, a shark, a unicorn and a Tyrannosaurus rex dance in front of a line of heavily armored police in riot gear.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How social norms evolved over time and differ across countries

When humans interact with each other and engage in everyday activities, they typically follow various undefined rules, also known as social norms. These rules include things like greeting acquaintances in specific ways upon meeting them, […]

Saturday Citations: Primate skull diversity; exploring matter-antimatter asymmetry; asthma clarified

Howdy, pards! This autumnal week brought a new challenge to last decade’s claim of a strong Yellowstone trophic cascade after the reintroduction of wolves. Evolutionary biologists propose that carrion-eating was a dependable nutritional strategy for […]

Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires, study finds

Research involving Pompeu Fabra University has explored the relationship between having or not having a romantic partner with changes in fertility desires in Japan. The study, which involved Ryohei Mogi, a researcher at the University’s […]

Successful career women still shoulder the majority of the ‘mental load’ at home

Women do the majority of “thinking work” in households, regardless of their employment status or how much they earn, new research has confirmed.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Baltic countries lead the way in supporting media freedom internationally, according to new index

The Baltic states have emerged as global leaders in promoting media freedom internationally, according to a new Index on International Media Freedom Support (IMFS).This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Misinformation was rife during the 2025 Australia election. New research shows many were unable to identify it

Misinformation has become a routine part of daily life, shaping public discourse and distorting perceptions. A new report reveals that in the two weeks prior to the 2025 federal election, almost two-thirds (60%) of adults […]

Children should have a right to play in the streets, alleys, pavements and car parks of their neighborhoods

In July 2025, a letter from an English city council neighborhood services officer circulated on social media.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Japan’s sumo association turns 100, but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country

A visitor to Japan who wanders into a sumo tournament might be forgiven for thinking they had intruded upon a religious ceremony.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.