Social Sciences
True identity emerges from lived experience, not hidden essence, research finds
So, you’re a people pleaser? A social chameleon? Perhaps you’re an introvert or an extrovert.This post was originally published on this site
Month: October 2026
Social Sciences
Fluent in two languages? It comes at a cost to emotional regulation (but don’t worry)
Say “I’m angry” out loud, and your brain reacts to it, reducing the use of emotional brain regions. But this trick does not work if you say it in your second language. A new study […]
Social Sciences
From suicide bombers to positions of authority—the changing role of women in jihadi groups
Khadra Essa, a Somali-born Dutch citizen operating in Syria under the name Umm Qaqa al-Somali, is a wanted woman.This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Teen sexting: Why ‘just say no’ fails
Blunt warnings telling teenagers not to share sexual images are failing to protect them and can make victims of image-based sexual abuse feel blamed, ashamed and unable to seek help, according to new research from […]
Social Sciences
Celebrity accounts reveal distinctive victim-blaming in deepfake sexual abuse
Celebrity victim-survivors of deepfake sexual abuse face distinctive forms of victim-blaming, harassment and barriers to justice, according to new research led by Irish researchers.This post was originally published on this site
Economics & Business
Hazelwood redevelopment suggests neighborhood investment can advance without typical displacement pressures
Neighborhood investments meant to improve housing and opportunity often spark fears of gentrification and displacement. That worry is playing out in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood, where a stalled Second Avenue housing project sits blocks from the […]
Social Sciences
Does a deeper voice make men more attractive? These researchers have the answer
During puberty, as boys transition into men, the dramatic drop in their vocal pitch has sparked a long-running debate among scientists. Why did such deep voices evolve in the first place? Was it to attract […]
Economics & Business
Global health research delivers medical advances and economic benefits far beyond its target countries
Recently, a middle-aged woman came to see me in my ophthalmology clinic because her eyes felt gritty and uncomfortable. She had seen another doctor a month earlier who diagnosed her with eyelid inflammation and wrote […]
Social Sciences
Ready at 12? Why age alone cannot tell you when children can go out unsupervised
By the time children are around 12 years old, many will begin to ask if they can go out to the local park, playground or stores to spend time with their friends without adult supervision.This […]
Social Sciences
How going digital offers families more than annual adoption letters
Digital technology could transform the way adopted children stay connected with their birth families, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A study published in the journal Adoption & Fostering reveals how […]