Politics

There is a growing feeling in New Zealand that the regional geopolitical situation is becoming less stable and more conflicted. China has ramped up its Pacific engagement, most recently with the Cook Islands, and the […]

From smoking bans to new speed limits—many people soon stop resisting policy changes that restrict their personal freedom once the new rules come into force. This conclusion was reached in a study conducted by the […]

More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes”—”all out”—the doors were closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They […]

Nearly one out of five women and one out of seven men aged 20 and older globally faced sexual violence as a child, according to a study published in The Lancet.This article is brought to […]

When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it’s not uncommon for the prospective buyer to make an offer below the asking price, then negotiate with the owner before a […]

A sweeping 26-country study reveals a consistent gap in trust toward climate scientists based on political ideology, with right-leaning individuals reporting lower trust than their left-leaning counterparts. The divide is especially stark in wealthier democracies […]

A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that individuals who experience the most distress and impairment in daily functioning from social media use are more likely to believe fake news.This article is […]

Around the world, artificial intelligence and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) tools are playing increasingly significant roles in handling immigration and homeland security data.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The sudden closure of internal European borders during the COVID-19 crisis had not only practical consequences, but also changed how people thought about immigration and Europe. Recent research from the University of Amsterdam and international […]

Is there a relationship between the outcome of a sovereignty referendum and the subsequent electoral performance of the political parties? Is a sovereignty referendum associated with an increase in electoral support among winners and a […]