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How our reactions shape what is perceived as ethical on social media

Social media have become an integral part of everyday life for most people. Many of us follow companies on social media and react to images and campaigns that resonate with us.This article is brought to […]

Video training helps young adults with disabilities navigate romance

For too long, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been denied the same opportunities for love, romance, and sexual expression as their peers. Misconceptions about their desires and abilities have limited their privacy, […]

Need to parent differently now that your kid’s a teen or tween? Five techniques that actually work

As your child approaches their teenage years, they’ll want more independence, their emotions will run higher and you might see more disagreements in your household.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Parental advice on interacting with police varies widely by race

The birds and the bees. Say no to drugs. Advice from parents is an expected—if cringeworthy—part of growing up. But for some children, the odds of receiving one piece of parental wisdom known as “The […]

Irrational decision or helpful evolutionary adaptation? A philosopher on the rationality wars behind ‘nudge’ policy

Twelve-year-old Jaysen Carr died in July 2025. While he swam in Lake Murray, a reservoir a few miles from Columbia, South Carolina, Naegleria fowleri—a rare amoeba found in warm fresh water—entered through his nose, causing […]

Offended? Not me. How people use denial to appear rational on social media

People often downplay being offended during online arguments to appear more rational, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). The study reveals how social media users navigate, negotiate and often reject […]

Volunteers need training and support to deal with disclosures of child abuse in community sport

A new study by Victoria University (VU) reveals volunteers involved in community sport need more support when recognizing and responding to disclosures of abuse in sport (psychological, physical, sexual and neglect). The study, titled “The […]

LLMs stereotype non-Western moral values in predictable ways, research finds

Aliah Zewail, a graduate student in psychological and brain sciences in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has led research for a new paper examining the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), […]

How conversation works—and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction

“Ultimately, the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or friendship, is conversation,” wrote Oscar Wilde.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Gender conformity starts young, and boys and girls fall in line in different ways

Many people have felt the subtle pressure to be “man enough” or “woman enough” in the eyes of others. And research has shown this pressure can have personal and social consequences.This article is brought to […]