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Vanishing data in the US undermines good public policy, with global implications

The recent tragic floods in Texas have focused attention on the human impact of the cuts to government infrastructure and services in the United States by Donald Trump’s administration.This article is brought to you by […]

How to give children the freedom to play all across the city, not just on playgrounds

Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play—protected by a UN convention—is constantly challenged by adults.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How women are trapped in years of homelessness that often begin in their teens

Many women without children in their care who become homeless in Canada remain homeless for many years. Yet their experiences remain misunderstood and largely ignored because of the ways we define and measure homelessness in […]

Understanding relationship development: Toward a more rigorous approach

Gaining a better understanding of how romantic relationships develop over time is key to helping couples maintain a satisfying union and overcome challenges. Researchers and practitioners rely on theories to provide insights, and it’s important […]

As chatbots improve, humans’ unique language abilities are becoming less special

UC Berkeley researchers say large language models have gained “metalinguistic ability,” a hallmark of human language and cognition no other animal has displayed.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Most of us love memes. But are they a form of comics?

Once upon a time—way back in the twentieth century—people got their laughs from reading comics in the newspaper. Today, many of us get our chuckles by seeing (and sharing) humorous memes online.This article is brought […]

Did beer build civilization? Alcohol’s influence on ancient societies examined

People have been getting drunk for millennia. Historical records show that alcohol was an integral part of many early civilizations, from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt to ancient Greece, China, and the Mayan and Inca empires.This […]

Study shows that social interaction boosts emotional vitality—but leads to delayed fatigue

Social contact can lift our mood but later leave us drained. A new study has tracked this full emotional sequence in everyday life. Researchers found that being around others boosts emotional energy at the moment, […]

Katy Perry and her fellow space tourists weren’t exceptions. Humanity has long cared about interplanetary style

When pop star Katy Perry and five other women made a much-publicized trip to the edge of space earlier this year, they faced sharp criticism across both social and traditional media, with skeptics questioning multiple […]

‘Pig butchering’ scams have stolen billions from people around the world. Here’s what you need to know

At the beginning of 2025, panic about fraud and human trafficking erupted on Chinese social media. It started when a Chinese actor called Wang Xing was tricked into traveling to Thailand for an audition, where […]