Social Sciences

When a storm or tropical cyclone impacts mainland Australia, would you get behind the wheel of a vehicle?This post was originally published on this site

True crime is a lucrative genre, topping ratings and spawning online communities. Despite its popularity—and its ability to highlight cases that need attention—the production of true crime has a dark side, often adding to the […]

For years we’ve been warned that technological advances and artificial intelligence (AI) are set to sweep people out of work. But when we think about whose jobs are really under threat, the answer isn’t quite […]

Nearly two-thirds of Californians (63%) say they are affected by domestic violence, either directly or indirectly through a family member or friend and nearly one-third (31%) identify as survivors, according to new statewide survey commissioned […]

U.S. Census data shows no systematic age differences between men and women in the workforce over the past decade. And globally, women on average live about five years longer than men. But that’s not what […]

Communication problems can hold back childhood development, with a range of interventions available to assist with social communication disorders.This post was originally published on this site

The late psychologist Daniel Kahneman once said if he could wave a magic wand and get rid of any bias, he would choose overconfidence. However, overconfidence is here to stay. In a recent study in […]

Toy dolls are having a Halloween moment. And it’s anything but pretty or cute.This post was originally published on this site

In some of California’s wealthiest counties, Latinas tend to experience an extreme wage gap when compared to non-Hispanic white men, a new analysis from UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and the Latina Futures 2050 Lab […]

Many Americans choose food based on cost and nutrition, but personal values, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, also shape what ends up on our plates.This post was originally published on this site