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Research proposes theory to model interplay of personal and social beliefs

The beliefs we hold develop from a complex dance between our internal and external lives. Our personal-level cognition and our relationships with others work in concert to shape our views of the world and influence […]

Collaboratively imagining the future can bring people closer together in the present

Warm sun on your face, a gentle salty breeze, the sound of ocean waves. Your friend earnestly suggests surfing lessons, and you both laugh as you imagine the two of you gracelessly tumbling through the […]

Research shows the drive to feel socially embedded is as critical as the need to belong

People have a strong desire to belong that’s often met through interpersonal relationships such as friendships and romantic partnerships, but there exists an equally strong human motivation to have a place in broader society—and it’s […]

Shedding light on how to make national park visitors feel safe at night

To support the natural feeding, mating and biological patterns of wildlife, dark skies are protected by the National Park Service. Despite the need for dark skies protection, nighttime visitors may feel safer in brighter lighting, […]

If robots could lie, would we be OK with it? A new study produces intriguing results

Do you think a robot should be allowed to lie? A new study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI investigates what people think of robots that deceive their users.This article is brought to you […]

For decades, we’ve been told 80% of the world’s biodiversity is found on Indigenous lands—but it’s wrong

Everyday people understandably rely on information quoted by scientists. But when that information turns out to be incorrect, things get complicated.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Study shows 1 in 15 young mothers is involved in care proceedings before their eldest child is 10

Mothers under the age of 20 are at the greatest risk of being involved in care proceedings in the 10 years after having their first child, finds a new study report led by UCL researchers.This […]

Gambling is causing great harm—here’s how to tip the odds back in the community’s favor

Gambling harm dwells in the dark, often in the night hours, usually unspoken, yet it casts long shadows across our communities. But the spotlight is finally on gambling and the industry that pulls the strings.This […]

Study finds immediate psychological benefit to churchgoers

Regular weekend attendance to a religious service creates an immediate increase in positive emotions as well as a decrease in negative ones, according to a new study of U.S. adults. Researchers found there was no […]

How new words arise in social media

The more centrally connected someone is within their social media network, the more likely that new words they use will become adopted into mainstream language, according to a new study published in PLOS Complex Systems […]