Society

Everyday people understandably rely on information quoted by scientists. But when that information turns out to be incorrect, things get complicated.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Mothers under the age of 20 are at the greatest risk of being involved in care proceedings in the 10 years after having their first child, finds a new study report led by UCL researchers.This […]

Gambling harm dwells in the dark, often in the night hours, usually unspoken, yet it casts long shadows across our communities. But the spotlight is finally on gambling and the industry that pulls the strings.This […]

Regular weekend attendance to a religious service creates an immediate increase in positive emotions as well as a decrease in negative ones, according to a new study of U.S. adults. Researchers found there was no […]

The more centrally connected someone is within their social media network, the more likely that new words they use will become adopted into mainstream language, according to a new study published in PLOS Complex Systems […]

Babies who have more diverse social contacts in the first years of their life can get over their prejudices more easily by the age of 17. That’s according to research published in npj Science of […]

New research has revealed support and services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) fathers is lacking, however culturally specific peer support programs and tailored resources are benefiting the whole family.This article is brought to you […]

If you’ve ever opened the door to your child’s room only to be greeted by a sea of clothes, toys and who knows what else, you’re not alone.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Harvard Ph.D. Niobe Way, author of “Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection” and, most recently, “Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture,” is less interested in what boys and […]

When reflecting on one’s life, it is not uncommon to say something along the lines of, “No regrets.” It’s seen routinely in popular culture, and the social media hashtag #noregrets is featured on millions of […]