Social Sciences

Home-based working in the UK has been declining since the peak of the COVID pandemic—from 49% of the working population at its height to around 14% now.This post was originally published on this site

Was the Franco dictatorship a cause or consequence of the Spanish Civil War? Was Einstein a medieval scientist? Confusions like these are quite common among secondary school students, who tend to learn history as a […]

First-year undergraduates who grew up with overly cautious or controlling parents tend to experience increased anxiety when faced with stresses associated with the transition to university, researchers from McGill University and the University of California […]

Science journalists aren’t particularly concerned about so-called “predatory journals,” confident that they have the skills and intuition needed to avoid reporting on problematic research. For many, a journal’s reputation and name-recognition are decisive factors in […]

Enduring competitive pressure not only changes young people’s behavior, but also their personality: they become less prosocial. This is shown in a new study from the University of Würzburg published in the Journal of the […]

Researchers from the HSE Institute of Education conducted a sociological study at four small, non-selective universities and revealed, based on 135 interviews, the dual nature of student care at such institutions: a combination of genuine […]

Walk into most art galleries with children, and you’ll hear the familiar refrain “look but don’t touch.” This instruction reveals something troubling about how cultural institutions understand learning. Museums have become temples to visual consumption, […]

Picture this: One day while drinking your morning coffee, you are reminded of a friend from your past. You have not spoken to this person in some time, but you remember them fondly and wonder […]

A new study reveals how AI chatbots exploit teenagers’ emotional needs, often leading to inappropriate and harmful interactions. Stanford Medicine psychiatrist Nina Vasan explores the implications of the findings.This post was originally published on this […]

For generations, weddings have been synonymous with grand ballrooms, hundreds of guests and elaborate receptions. But in recent years, more couples are choosing a different path: the micro wedding.This post was originally published on this […]