Society

Out-of-home care is the last resort in child welfare intervention, where a child is removed from their home and placed in alternative care to protect their well-being. The reasons for these placements are complex but […]

The way someone walks, talks, smiles, or gestures gives a clue to who they are. Whether through the flick of an eyebrow, the rhythm of our walk, or the tilt of a head, movement speaks […]

Even in the post-#MeToo era, news reporting on sexual violence remains problematic and causes harms, McGill researchers have found.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new study from the University of Georgia and Brigham Young University demonstrates how attending live events can help combat loneliness and build social connections. The research, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality […]

Imagine serving your country overseas, returning home and feeling unwelcome in the very place meant to support you.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Ever felt like doing a bare minimum at work? Not investing any extra effort, not going any extra mile? You aren’t alone. That’s a known workplace phenomenon. It’s called quiet quitting.This article is brought to […]

A simple model developed by a RIKEN researcher and a collaborator predicts the emergence of self-organized institutions that manage limited resources such as fisheries or irrigation water. This model provides a window into the mechanism […]

It might start as a joke, a belief, or a rumor. At first, it’s easy to dismiss. But then it gains a twist, builds momentum, and spreads like wildfire. What causes some ideas to die […]

Becoming a grandparent is often envisioned as a deeply intimate, hands-on journey, holding a newborn, sharing first smiles, witnessing the first wobbly steps. It is traditionally grounded in physical presence, marked by spontaneous visits.This article […]

Most people know that each time the fictional character Pinocchio lied, his nose would grow. While a growing nose makes for a fun children’s story, a UBC Okanagan researcher says it’s hard to know when […]