Social work professor Tracey Marchese has practical advice on how speaking to children about school shootings and violence.
Why Runners Don’t Fall Down on Bumpy Terrain
New research digs into how runners stay upright on uneven or bumpy terrain.
New research digs into how runners stay upright on uneven or bumpy terrain.
As Temps Rise, Preschoolers Get Less Exercise Outside
As the weather gets hotter, preschoolers get less exercise outside, research finds.
As the weather gets hotter, preschoolers get less exercise outside, research finds.
Why People Feel ‘Himpathy’ for Sexual Harassers
New research explores sympathy for male perpetrators of sexual harassment in the workplace, a phenomenon called “himpathy.”
New research explores sympathy for male perpetrators of sexual harassment in the workplace, a phenomenon called “himpathy.”
11 Things Airlines Can Do To Make Flying Less Terrible
Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify where airlines fall short in terms of customer satisfaction and what they can do to improve flying.
Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify where airlines fall short in terms of customer satisfaction and what they can do to improve flying.
United States’ Autism Rates Hit New High
More children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since monitoring began more than two decades ago, according to new federal studies.
More children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since monitoring began more than two decades ago, according to new federal studies.
Mismatched Definitions of Basic Stuff May Explain Disagreements
Mismatches in conceptual definitions of basic things—even animals—help explain why people end up talking past each other so often, according to new research.
Mismatches in conceptual definitions of basic things—even animals—help explain why people end up talking past each other so often, according to new research.
Yes, a 100% Sustainable Plastics Industry Is Possible
Lots of recycling, combined with the use of CO2 from the air and biomass, could make a completely sustainable plastics industry a reality, according to a new study.
Lots of recycling, combined with the use of CO2 from the air and biomass, could make a completely sustainable plastics industry a reality, according to a new study.
Sugary, Fatty Western Diets Linked to Liver Disease
New research establishes a link between Western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.
New research establishes a link between Western diets high in fat and sugar and the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, the leading cause of chronic liver disease.
Some Radicalized People Didn’t Get Mental Health Care
A majority of people radicalized to hold extremist views needed mental health services that they hadn’t previously received, research in Canada finds.
A majority of people radicalized to hold extremist views needed mental health services that they hadn’t previously received, research in Canada finds.
Raising Minimum Wage Doesn’t Cause Small Business Job Losses
Restaurants, retail stores, and other small businesses, long thought to be vulnerable to increases in the minimum wage, generally do not cut jobs and may actually benefit when governments raise minimum pay, according to a new working paper.
Restaurants, retail stores, and other small businesses, long thought to be vulnerable to increases in the minimum wage, generally do not cut jobs and may actually benefit when governments raise minimum pay, according to a new working paper.
Managers Repay Loyal Workers With Unpaid Labor
Managers target loyal workers over less committed colleagues when dolling out unpaid work and additional job tasks, research finds.
Managers target loyal workers over less committed colleagues when dolling out unpaid work and additional job tasks, research finds.
Death Risk Rises for Older Adults With Dementia After Hurricanes
The risk of death rises among older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia in the months following exposure to a hurricane, a new study shows.
The risk of death rises among older adults with Alzheimer’s or other dementia in the months following exposure to a hurricane, a new study shows.
How Young People of Color Can Handle Racial Stressors
How can young people of color manage racial stressors and heal from trauma?
How can young people of color manage racial stressors and heal from trauma?
Loneliness Is Down Among Older Adults but Still Too High
After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation, and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults. But they still remain high, researchers report.
After three years of pandemic living, loneliness, isolation, and lack of social contact have finally started to decline among older adults. But they still remain high, researchers report.
Racial Gaps in Gun Violence Against Kids Increased During COVID
Black, Hispanic, and Asian children experienced substantial spikes in firearm assault injuries during the first 21 months of the pandemic, a new study shows.
Black, Hispanic, and Asian children experienced substantial spikes in firearm assault injuries during the first 21 months of the pandemic, a new study shows.