Social Sciences

The breakup of a personal relationship can bring hurt feelings, tension and confrontation, and sometimes even violence. But predicting which ones are most volatile is a complex matter.This post was originally published on this site

You are having dinner with friends, and the conversation is lively. Do your hands join the chat, or do they stay focused on your knife and fork?This post was originally published on this site

Most expectant mothers have a clear idea of when they will return to work, how maternity leave will be divided, and how their careers will continue. But according to new research from the University of […]

Eight global millennium development goals were established in 2000 by member states of the United Nations (UN) and endorsed by other multilateral organizations. They ranged from eliminating hunger to empowering women, and from reducing child […]

In China’s social media universe, celebrities are often assumed to set the tone for millions of adoring followers. But a new study led by the University of Michigan shows the dynamic works the other way […]

Imagine walking out of a Walmart, Target or Costco. As you push your large shopping cart to your car, you ask yourself: Did I really need all that stuff?This post was originally published on this […]

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.This […]

Jun Sunseri remembers his grandfather, Stanley, sharing stories about his service in World War II. A mechanic in the U.S. Army Air Forces, Stanley was deployed to North Africa and Italy, where he repaired bombers […]

An organization drafts a job listing with artificial intelligence. Droves of applicants conjure résumés and cover letters with chatbots. Another AI system sifts through those applications, passing recommendations to hiring managers. Perhaps AI avatars conduct […]

Generation Alpha is the largest generation ever. Totaling two billion children, it encompasses anybody currently aged 0–15 years old—those born between 2010 and 2025.This post was originally published on this site