Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths of Urban and Suburban Life
A leading sociologist, he explored American society up close — living in a Levittown at one point — to gain insight into issues of race, class, the media and even …
How the iPhone Drove Men and Women Apart
And what it means for the future.
What A.I. Really Means for Learning
A.I. is fueling a “poverty of imagination.” Here’s how we can fix it.
Book Review: ‘The Social Genome,’ by Dalton Conley; ‘The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire,’ by Henry Gee
Parents looking to promote health and intelligence in their children can pick and choose their embryos now. There could be more downsides than we think.
New Academy report in partnership with Midlands universities demonstrates the impact of social science research – Academy of Social Sciences
A new report by the Academy of Social Sciences, in partnership with eight Midlands-based universities, showcases the positive impact of social science research taking place in the Midlands region, for …
Study shows people are willing to travel further to the supermarket in order to live among ‘similar’ neighbors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People are willing to travel 10 minutes further for their daily shopping if this means they do not have to live near people with a different …
Victor Buchli on Life in Low-Earth Orbit
As an anthropologist, Victor Buchli has one foot in the Neolithic past and another in the space-faring future. A professor of material culture at University College London, his research has …
20 years after Hurricane Katrina, is the U.S. better prepared?
In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast. The storm cut a deadly swath through Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, deluging coastal towns as surges of ocean water …
Distant suns covered in dark spots could shape the search for life
Scientists have devised a new method for mapping the spottiness of distant stars by using observations from NASA missions of orbiting planets crossing their stars’ faces. The model builds on …
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions
Think back through your day and consider all the amazing tasks your brain has helped you perform. From brushing your teeth to eating your lunch and reading the words on …