Social Sciences

Australians swear online less frequently than Americans or the British, according to new research analyzing cultural differences between the way English-speaking countries use vulgar language.This post was originally published on this site

Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Universidad de Cádiz (UCA) have carried out a study aimed at understanding and addressing the problem of rural depopulation. To tackle this issue, the researchers propose […]

What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful, empathetic, perfectly timed responses—and seemingly know exactly what you need to hear? A machine so seductive, you wouldn’t even […]

Trust in scientists in Ireland is ahead of global averages, but lower among younger people, according to new research by education experts from Trinity College Dublin.This post was originally published on this site

A new Netflix documentary about a shirtless supplement salesman who claimed to be “natural” and was exposed as a fraud might seem like a punchline.This post was originally published on this site

Colorado State University-led research explored the nuanced dynamics of identifying a romantic partner as a best friend and its implications for well-being. Only 14.4% of partnered U.S. adults call their romantic partner a best friend, […]

Cultural values that are often overlooked in technology marketing strategies play a decisive role in consumers’ acceptance of mobile payment systems, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.This post was originally published […]

The pressure of decarbonizing industrial sectors is weighing on workers.This post was originally published on this site

Over the past 20 years, online news headlines have become longer, more negative, and increasingly focused on click-through rates—regardless of journalistic quality. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for […]

Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards, causing billions of dollars in economic loss each year. By 2050, flood-related losses in the United States are expected to increase by 26%, with the share of […]