Social Sciences

Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they’ve been symbols of fertility, protection and healing, as well as fear, superstition and suspicion.This post was originally published on this […]

Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges. But they force crucial moral questions. Who will be held accountable for the human cost? What will it take to transform […]

If ringing in the new year came too quickly, you’re not alone. Time does seem to move faster as you get older.This post was originally published on this site

At the start of a concert, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance.This post was originally published on this site

Family members of prisoners experience a form of incarceration themselves through strict rules, surveillance and emotional regulation imposed during visits, a study by La Trobe University has found.This post was originally published on this site

Talk to a random member of the public and they’re likely to say that people’s behavior is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on public transport, to violence against retail […]

Brain dead after a hard day of work? It turns out it’s totally fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery—an essential part of burnout prevention—easier.This post was originally […]

Every January, offices quietly reset. New planners appear on desks. Fresh notebooks open in meetings. To-do lists look neater, ambitions clearer. There is a shared sense that this year, things will be different.This post was […]

As Nairobi’s skyline climbs ever higher, life for those living on the city’s edges is being transformed—and not always for the better.This post was originally published on this site

A new study from Aarhus University shows that star ratings of books are not always accurate. Average ratings on Goodreads can hide both literary classics and highly divided reading experiences—and can therefore be a misleading […]