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What makes a person seem wise? Global study finds that cultures do differ—but not as much as you’d think

We all admire wise people, don’t we? Whether it’s a thoughtful teacher, a compassionate doctor, or an elder in the community, we recognize wisdom when we see it. But have you ever thought about how […]

Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds

Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University’s School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, “Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, and it’s […]

Why the changing representation of dwarfism in Disney’s live action Snow White remake is so important

The upcoming release of Disney’s live action remake of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” currently scheduled for March 2025, has been surrounded by controversy—so much so that the film’s trailer has received over 1 […]

Sexual fantasies: Should you share them with a partner?

The actor Gillian Anderson has just released a book of sexual fantasies. Titled Want, it catalogs a diverse range of fantasies submitted anonymously by women from around the world.This article is brought to you by […]

Study reveals which men may be more likely to commit sexual assault

She swiped right and wants to meet up. Soon, you’ve both had a few drinks and dim the lights. Suddenly, the mood shifts: She pulls back, puts a hand up, even says no.This article is […]

How large language models are changing collective intelligence

Within teams, organizations, markets and online communities, ideas from a larger group can help to solve complex problems. Large language models (LLMs) are emerging as powerful tools to unlock even greater potential. Picture an online […]

Can twins make independent decisions while following identical career paths? Research explores ‘individuality’

Cassandra Dean and Alexis Dean are fourth-year students with much in common. They are fraternal twins who enrolled at Northeastern University together.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Millennial Black women navigate when and where to express style

Millennial Black women feel they have autonomy and flexibility in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives, according to a new qualitative study. But at work, they feel compelled to adapt to a more restrictive […]

Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores

Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals’ well-being and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and children?This article […]

A method of ‘look twice, forgive once’ can sustain social cooperation

The theory of indirect reciprocity holds that people who earn a good reputation by helping others are more likely to be rewarded by third parties, but widespread cooperation depends on agreement about reputations.This article is […]