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Political polar opposites may be more alike than they think

The brains of politically extreme individuals, whether left- or right-leaning, appear to respond to and process political information in surprisingly similar ways, according to research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The […]

How AI can build bridges between nations, if diplomats use it wisely

AI is already changing the way many of us work, but in the delicate art of diplomatic relations between nations, a former diplomat has warned colleagues to be careful using the tool.This article is brought […]

Researcher builds blueprint to combat human trafficking

University of Texas at Arlington researcher Kathleen Preble is expanding her human trafficking research from Missouri to Texas, aiming to create a blueprint other states can use to address this growing problem.This article is brought […]

‘From outgroup hate to ingroup love’: How political crises cause a shift in viral online content

While previous research shows outrage and division drive engagement on social media, a new study of digital behavior during the 2024 US election finds that this effect flips during a major crisis—when “ingroup solidarity” becomes […]

Forget the warm fuzzies of finding common ground: To beat polarization, try changing your expectations

More than 70% of voters in Colorado’s Douglas County, conservative and progressive alike, voted “no” on home rule in June 2025. The ballot measure would have granted the county increased control over certain local matters […]

From public confession to private penance: How Catholic confession has evolved over centuries

The 1953 Alfred Hitchcock film “I Confess,” based on an earlier play, features a priest suspected of murder. He’s innocent, and has even heard the murderer’s confession—but cannot clear his own name.This article is brought […]

Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, researcher finds

Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can make a difference.This article is brought to you by […]

Pseudolaw is high theater, but no laughing matter for the courts

The Australian legal system is grappling with a disruptive new movement that is not only tying up the courts, councils and police, but also posing an unprecedented threat to democracy.This article is brought to you […]

Why people embrace conspiracy theories: It’s about community, not gullibility

Psychologists have long considered how a tendency towards irrational thinking or particular personality traits might predict people’s interest in conspiracies. Yet these individual factors do not explain the group processes through which conspiracy theorists are […]

Punitive laws on substance use in pregnancy may do more harm than good

U.S. states are increasingly adopting legislation to address substance use among pregnant and postpartum individuals. But a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health finds that punitive laws are largely ineffective and […]