Social Sciences

Have you ever started a diet, but failed to lose the desired weight within a specific timeframe? What about struggling to assemble a new piece of furniture you ordered online?This post was originally published on […]

When you feel rewarded by someone else’s happiness, your brain starts treating them like a favorite.This post was originally published on this site

In a story in the Buddhist canon, a grief-stricken mother named Kisa Gautami loses her only child and carries the body around town, searching for some way to resurrect the child.This post was originally published […]

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote […]

I wrap up my workday and head for home, making a quick stop to grab the supplies my sixth grader needs for a project due this week and some ingredients for a quick dinner.This post […]

Twangy voices are a hallmark of country music and many regional accents. However, this speech type, often described as “brassy” and “bright,” can also be used to get a message across in a noisy environment.This […]

Despite progress toward gender equity, many women continue to take on the majority of unpaid labor within their households, including housework and child care.This post was originally published on this site

“You’re so ugly it hurts.”This post was originally published on this site

Do new laws requiring corporate due diligence in supply chains harm the economy, as some business associations claim? A recent study by researchers at the Universities of Zurich and Glasgow analyzed data from more than […]

A new sociological study offers a surprising take on the state of American news: Right-wing news media doesn’t just sit on the opposite end of the political spectrum from mainstream outlets—it operates more like a […]