Social Sciences

Research led by the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics has confirmed that female faces are rated as more attractive than male faces across diverse cultures, ethnicities, and regardless of the rater’s gender—a pattern that […]

It started with a TikTok trend. Makenzie Schroeder, a graduate student in the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science, noticed people were posting filtered photos of themselves looking slimmer, often captioned with phrases […]

Octopuses have been one of mapmakers’ favorite symbols for hundreds of years—used primarily to portray threats of political movements, financial systems, warring empires and the unknown.This post was originally published on this site

As parents, our instinct is to protect and insulate kids in times of uncertainty. But sometimes this is impossible due to playground bullies, stress at home caused by sudden layoffs, cutthroat academics or sports—the list […]

Young people understand the concept of sexual consent. But gender norms and social expectations often make it difficult to act on their own desires. A new doctoral thesis in Social Work from the University of […]

The UK government has outlined plans to reduce low-skilled migration to the country. A central aspect is linking skills and training to the immigration system. This, so the thinking goes, will mean that no industry […]

On April 27, 2024, near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, a touring bus was blocked, sprayed with water pistols, and a banner bearing the slogan “let’s put out the tourism fire” was stuck to its […]

Every school around Australia is almost certain to have students who are victim-survivors of family and domestic violence.This post was originally published on this site

The bioarchaeological investigation of the Bronze Age cemetery of Tiszafüred-Majoroshalom has shed new light on an important period in Central European history.This post was originally published on this site

Australian schools need comprehensive support systems to address the learning and safety needs of young people experiencing family and domestic violence, a Monash University study recommends.This post was originally published on this site