Society

Access to safe, legal abortion can be a lifelong economic stratifier, according to a new analysis of a national database of adolescent health information.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Social Inequalities at […]

When a competitor and opponent have a common identity that’s relevant to a particular competition, it will increase their perception of rivalry and inspire them to try harder, according to new Cornell University research.This article […]

Feedback is a big part of the Strictly Come Dancing experience. Every week, after performing their dance, each professional-celebrity couple waits breathlessly to hear what the four judges made of their routine. Will it be […]

Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Friends play an essential role in everyone’s life, offering companionship and a safe space to share personal thoughts and feelings.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means listening and being willing to […]

A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Creating and nurturing beauty in dark times helps us endure another day. Beauty can help us appraise how we live and how we can build better lives. Its presence or absence is a critique of […]

Being a scientist has its challenges. Knowing how to communicate your scientific research in a socially responsible manner can be even more difficult. Thankfully, one researcher at Michigan State University and colleagues at several other […]