Society

New research published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology reveals how extremist groups are exploiting the popularity of video games to recruit and radicalize impressionable users.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

If scientists are to better understand whether the genes that let us welcome the weekend with a cold beer or enjoy a glass of wine with dinner began with apes eating fermented fruit, then the […]

When it comes to susceptibility to influence on social media, “It’s not just about who you are—it’s about where you are in a network, and who you’re connected to,” said Luca Luceri, a lead scientist […]

A new study from the University of California, Riverside, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison looking into the mental health and well-being of Latina college students who have experienced intimate partner violence, or IPV, emphasizes the […]

America has a misinformation problem. It’s in our news feeds, on our social media timelines, and at our kitchen tables. It’s driving wedges between friends and family—and sharp political divides.This article is brought to you […]

Understanding the effects of social class on people’s attitudes, thoughts, feelings and behaviors could have valuable implications, as it could help to tailor social and behavioral interventions around the unique psychological characteristics of target populations. […]

Child sexual abuse materials are rapidly increasing online, as is their use. The STOP-CSAM EU prevention project, under the auspices of Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, has responded to these challenges by offering a novel therapeutic chat intervention. […]

When you feel rewarded by someone else’s happiness, your brain starts treating them like a favorite.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

In a story in the Buddhist canon, a grief-stricken mother named Kisa Gautami loses her only child and carries the body around town, searching for some way to resurrect the child.This article is brought to […]

I wrap up my workday and head for home, making a quick stop to grab the supplies my sixth grader needs for a project due this week and some ingredients for a quick dinner.This article […]