Trapped in guilt and shame? Science explains why you can’t let go
A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some – even when we know it might benefit our mental health. The research, …
Julia Gillard to deliver this year’s Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture – Academy of Social Sciences
We’re delighted to announce that this year’s Campaign for Social Science Annual Sage Lecture will be delivered by the Honourable Julia Gillard AC, 27th Prime Minister of Australia and Chair of the Global …
The hidden twist behind women’s professional network recall
Women demonstrate superior recall of workplace relationships in dense teams, yet their advantage fades in networks marked by structural holes. Credit: ESMT Berlin Women have a more refined sense for …
CDC – Meltdown or Hissy Fit?
At the time of writing, there is a new stand-off between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Trump administration appointees in the Department of Health and Human …
The surprising brain chemistry behind instant friendships
A new UC Berkeley study shows that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, is also critical for the formation of friendships. Oxytocin is released in the brain during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding …
Why Common Problems Are Often Worse Than We Realize
It’s called the big problem paradox.
Christopher Jencks, a Shaper of Views on Economic Inequality, Dies at 88
His clear prose, illuminating data and novel arguments, transformed debates around issues like public education and welfare reform.
Where Have All the ‘Third Places’ Gone?
The term, coined by a sociologist in the 1980s, refers to informal public spaces where people can linger — and some say they’re disappearing.
Have Young People Really Turned MAGA?
Feeling empowered is different from numerical growth.
Los jóvenes votan por Trump, pero eso no cambia su ideología
Sentirse empoderado es diferente del crecimiento numérico.