Social Sciences

A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the U.K. coordinates its response to economic crime, identifying the structural challenges that make this difficult to […]

Few human experiences are as universal—or as poorly understood—as loneliness. More than just feeling blue and the inspiration for countless songs, it’s linked to poorer well-being, worse mental and physical health and a higher risk […]

In a new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of 41 authors from around the globe argue that virtual reality has the potential to do the same for […]

People experiencing homelessness, victims of domestic violence and economically vulnerable people are at higher risk of social exclusion. For them, pets are an important source of emotional support. A study by the Affinity Foundation Chair […]

South Africa is pioneering new ways to embed ethical benefit sharing in genomics research through community-led decision-making. Speaking at the World Congress of Bioethics (WCB) in Johannesburg on 8–10 July, Ngoni Ngwarai, assistant director of […]

A new study by a University of Florida sport management professor and colleagues challenges long-held assumptions about how young athletes should train and suggests that Major League Baseball teams might be missing players with a […]

Mass shooting incidents and car crashes may seem like two unrelated incidents, but a recent study has uncovered that there might be an unexpected link. Every year, more than a hundred mass shootings take place […]

Framing environmental risks in terms of how much time is left, rather than a future date, makes them feel more urgent and increases public engagement.This post was originally published on this site

In the mid-19th century, the remote island of St. Helena, located about 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) off the southwestern coast of Africa, became a receiving point for thousands of enslaved Africans rescued from illegal slave […]

Consumers have been quick to reject problematic sexual content since the #MeToo movement began in 2018, and new research from the University of Arizona concludes that sentiment has affected their wallets. When small changes can […]