Society

The use of social media is contributing to declining attention spans, emotional volatility, and compulsive behaviors among young people, according to a new report by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Singapore-based research agency […]

The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake. Days later, flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two young children.This […]

Young people, working people, those with higher education and people with high incomes have the largest social networks. Having a larger network is useful. “It can help in finding work or social support,” said Bas […]

A person’s 20s are a whirlwind of choices—picking a first job, choosing an apartment, even debating whether to eat out or heat up the instant noodles in the cupboard. But beyond the daily decisions and […]

EU researchers are shedding light on how digital media use is impacting teenagers and what parents, teachers and policymakers can do about it.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new study from Western Sydney University reveals that even from a very young age—as early as 4-months-old—babies are active participants in “conversations” with their parents.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Australian religious leaders have highlighted “significant barriers” to child safeguarding practices in their organizations, new Australian Catholic University (ACU) research shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday.This article is […]

When you’re looking for a relationship, chances are you’ll start off with a wishlist for your ideal partner. Maybe someone who is attractive or wealthy, someone who likes the same movies and the outdoors. Seems […]

Younger Americans are more likely to express belief in witchcraft and luck, as our new research shows in the journal Sociology of Religion.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.