Society

A study by Dr. Ansgar Hudde and Professor Dr. Marita Jacob at the University of Cologne’s Department of Sociology and Social Psychology has shown that parenthood is associated with a lower level of satisfaction in […]

A new study led by Monash University and the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine has provided new insights into Coward Punch offenses in Australia. This research, published in the journal Medicine, Science and the Law, […]

Is loneliness a modern epidemic as we are so often told? Did people in the past suffer similar feelings of isolation?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

In a world in which information is available at our fingertips, the ability to discern credible news sources has become more essential than ever. This skill—known as media literacy—not only equips individuals with the tools […]

The murder of George Floyd could have been avoided if police had responded to the concerns of bystanders, reveals research led by Lancaster University.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Almost 700 rescues had been carried out in New South Wales by Friday morning as record-breaking rainfall pounds the state. Tragically, four people have died in floodwaters.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Australians swear online less frequently than Americans or the British, according to new research analyzing cultural differences between the way English-speaking countries use vulgar language.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Universidad de Cádiz (UCA) have carried out a study aimed at understanding and addressing the problem of rural depopulation. To tackle this issue, the researchers propose […]

What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful, empathetic, perfectly timed responses—and seemingly know exactly what you need to hear? A machine so seductive, you wouldn’t even […]

Trust in scientists in Ireland is ahead of global averages, but lower among younger people, according to new research by education experts from Trinity College Dublin.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.