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Study with Rohingya refugee children: Resilient and prosocial despite adversity

Rohingya children, whose lives have been marked by flight and displacement, have retained their prosociality as a fundamental human trait in the face of adversity. This is what researchers at the Humboldt Science Center for […]

People seen as wise share key characteristics, according to a global study

What makes someone seem wise? People view wisdom through the lens of applying knowledge and thinking logically as well as considering others’ feelings and perceptions, finds a new study led by University of Waterloo researchers […]

Could an 11th-century contract prove the existence of same-sex marriage in medieval Spain?

In 1061, two men, Pedro Díaz and Munio Vandilaz, signed a legal agreement in which they undertook to share the management of the house and church of Santa María de Ordes—most likely the current parish […]

Social media accelerates trolling—just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiraling?

For Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 2024 Paris Olympics were marred by an outpouring of online trolling. Gunn’s performance was met with a savage backlash on social media.This article is brought to you by […]

Why are teenage girls attracted to boys who hurt them? We talked to high school students to find out

When boy and girls reach adolescence, they are bombarded with messages that associate attraction with violence. These messages—from their peer group, TV series, films, music, social media, and so on—depict boys with violent and demeaning […]

We need to better support First Nations women with violence-related brain injuries

(Please be advised this article contains details of family violence.)This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

British media needs to change negative portrayals of autism

The paper, led by a researcher from City St George’s, University of London, analyzed sentiments towards autism and autistic people in British newspapers from 2011 to 2020, as evaluated by autistic people.This article is brought […]

A ‘thank you’ goes a long way in family relationships

You’ve probably heard that cultivating gratitude can boost your happiness. But in marriage and families, it’s not just about being more grateful for your loved ones—it’s also important to feel appreciated by them. Researchers at […]

Multiple goals, multiple solutions, plenty of second-guessing and revising—here’s how science really works

A man in a lab coat bends under a dim light, his strained eyes riveted onto a microscope. He’s powered only by caffeine and anticipation.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

From California’s bronzed surfers to China’s facekinis: A history of tanning around the world

If you’re lucky enough to have escaped to sunny shores of late, chances are your colleagues will have complimented you upon your return on your summer glow. Yet tanning as a fashionable practice is both […]