Are nerds the caring ones? High school stereotypes suggest that athletes score more popularity points than marching band members, debaters or leaders in the student council, but research from Rutgers finds that so-called “geeky” activities […]
Women with disabilities who are exposed to intimate partner violence are doubly affected—both by abuse and by the inadequacy of society’s support system. This is shown in a new thesis at Umeå University with recommendations […]
The fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025, has brought renewed attention to the climate of political violence in America. Kirk’s death reflects a sizable increase in threats against officeholders […]
If you’ve ever driven in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, chances are you’ve used—or steered clear of—a private toll road.This post was originally published on this website.
Why do so many people return to crime after serving their sentence—even in Norway, with one of the world’s most humane prison systems?This post was originally published on this website.
Earlier this week, thousands of mainly young people in Nepal took to the streets in mass protests triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms.This post was originally published on this website.
Settling in a new country as a refugee comes with a variety of opportunities and challenges, from forming social connections, to navigating government services, and many others. The challenges can be greater for refugees with […]
Women experience major consequences from water scarcity and pollution. Across the world, many women and girls lose education and employment opportunities due to spending long hours fetching water. They also face major health and safety […]
Americans are more knowledgeable this year in answering basic civics questions, according to the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, conducted annually by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.This post was […]
A recent study provides a nuanced understanding of the mechanisms driving polarization and issue alignment on Twitter/X and reveals how political polarization in Germany is reinforced and structured by two distinct types of highly active […]
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