Society

New Swinburne research finds Instagram filters promote white beauty standards, selective cultural appropriation and allow users to ‘try on’ risky surgical procedures, in potentially harmful ways. The study is published in the journal Information, Communication […]

A new study has highlighted the lasting psychological and social scars left by a state-sponsored witch hunt in The Gambia, more than a decade after it was carried out by former President Yahya Jammeh.This post […]

As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options grows, vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages have been in the spotlight for sustainable protein alternatives. But unlike their meatless burger counterparts, plant-based eggs haven’t received the […]

An analysis of heterosexual users of a Czech dating app found that men tended to pursue women who were more desirable than themselves, but most instances of reciprocated interest occurred between men and women with […]

Executive function—top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions—have long been studied using a standard set of tools, with these assessments being included in national and international child development norms.This […]

A University of Kansas researcher has spent years studying “aquaterra”—his term for regions around the world once populated by ancient humans that today are submerged under water due to sea-level changes.This post was originally published […]

Grandparents play a pivotal role in family life. They are often a vital part of the childcare puzzle, stepping in to look after their grandchildren while parents are at work or busy. And there’s a […]

When we talk about “ghosting,” we usually think it relates to dating. But what happens when you’ve been ghosted by someone you’ve known for years—your childhood best friend, a parent, a child?This post was originally […]

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence.This post was originally published on this website.

Police understand the importance of sleep—but for many, the nature of the job makes it hard to get enough of it.This post was originally published on this website.