New research finds a link between the concept of “subjective age” and people’s willingness to help strangers.
What Will Get Clothes Factories to Comply With Labor Standards?
A new study details all of the actions apparel factories will need to take in order to come into compliance with international labor standards.
A new study details all of the actions apparel factories will need to take in order to come into compliance with international labor standards.
Neonic Pesticides Can Harm Bees for Generations
A new study finds that pesticides directly affect bee health and the effects from past exposure can carry over to future generations.
A new study finds that pesticides directly affect bee health and the effects from past exposure can carry over to future generations.
Humpback Whale Song Is for Finding Other Whales, Not Courting Them
A new paper is another feather in the cap for advocates of the sonar hypothesis, a proposal stating that singing humpbacks use their songs not to attract females but to actively explore their environments.
A new paper is another feather in the cap for advocates of the sonar hypothesis, a proposal stating that singing humpbacks use their songs not to attract females but to actively explore their environments.
People With Anxiety, Depression May Use ‘Sextech’ To Ease Distress
People who report higher rates of anxiety and depression—but not loneliness—are more likely to use emerging digital sexual technologies, or “sextech,” a new study shows.
People who report higher rates of anxiety and depression—but not loneliness—are more likely to use emerging digital sexual technologies, or “sextech,” a new study shows.
Voice Assistants Aren’t Great at Giving Quality Health Information
Research shows Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant aren’t equal in providing answers to our health questions.
Research shows Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant aren’t equal in providing answers to our health questions.
Loss of Huge Mammals Led to Rise in Wildfires
The extinction of iconic grazing mammals like woolly mammoth, giant bison, and ancient horses triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity in the world’s grasslands, according to a new study.
The extinction of iconic grazing mammals like woolly mammoth, giant bison, and ancient horses triggered a dramatic increase in fire activity in the world’s grasslands, according to a new study.
Why ‘Tight’ Cultures Had Better COVID Responses
When crises hit, cultures with less strict social norms may not respond quickly enough, says a cross-cultural psychologist.
When crises hit, cultures with less strict social norms may not respond quickly enough, says a cross-cultural psychologist.
Styrofoam Trash Adds to Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
The styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population’s growing resistance to antibiotics.
The styrofoam container that holds your takeout cheeseburger may contribute to the population’s growing resistance to antibiotics.
1 in 44 8-Year-old Kids Diagnosed With Autism in the US
The autism rate among 8-year-old children in the united states is one in 44, according to a new report.
The autism rate among 8-year-old children in the united states is one in 44, according to a new report.
Political Party Fights May Be Good for Public Investment
Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being? On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.
Are political parties getting in the way of our well-being? On the contrary, a historical state-level analysis links party competition to increased public investment and greater social well-being.
Can Pandemic Worry Hamper Your Cognitive Abilities?
The pandemic may have impaired people’s cognitive abilities and altered risk perception at a time when making the right health choices is critically important.
The pandemic may have impaired people’s cognitive abilities and altered risk perception at a time when making the right health choices is critically important.
As Melting Increases, Killer Whales Hang Out Longer in Arctic Ocean
Underwater microphones placed off the western and northern coasts of Alaska show that killer whales have spent more time than previously recorded in the Arctic, following the decrease in summer sea ice.
Underwater microphones placed off the western and northern coasts of Alaska show that killer whales have spent more time than previously recorded in the Arctic, following the decrease in summer sea ice.
Majority of Dog Breeds Are Highly Inbred
The majority of canine breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to a new study.
The majority of canine breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to a new study.
To Counter Hate Speech, Push for Empathy?
It’s possible to curb online hate speech by inducing empathy for those affected, research on “counterspeech” finds.
It’s possible to curb online hate speech by inducing empathy for those affected, research on “counterspeech” finds.
‘Supportive Voices’ Get Picked for Teams at Work
Communicating in “supportive voice” at work may make your colleagues want you on their team, research finds.
Communicating in “supportive voice” at work may make your colleagues want you on their team, research finds.