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Society
What Hundreds of Studies Say About the Impact of Digital Media on Democracy
The emergence and proliferation of digital media use have sparked intense debate about its effects on democracy. Some argue that […]
J-Shape Revisited: Human Development and Fertility in the United States
Population growth was observed in societies with advancing economies. However, over the recent decades, economists and demographers have grown to […]
Who Falls For Misinformation: Data From Over 11500 Participants
A meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development sheds light on who is most susceptible […]
Beyond Group Identity: How Economic Need Shapes Social Cooperation
Parochial altruism refers to the tendency of individuals to favor those in their own group while acting less cooperatively toward […]
Max Planck Study: As Cities Grow, Social Inequality Deepens
Cities have been considered centers of wealth and opportunity. These are places where the affluent thrive and the common folks […]
Award-Winning Animated Movie “Flow” Sparks Interest in Black Cats
The 2024 animated adventure film “Flow” directed by Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis, follows the story of a dark grey cat […]
Breakups are Predictable: Research Explains Two Phases of Relationship Decline
Romantic relationships do not usually end suddenly. Instead, they follow a predictable pattern of decline. A recent study by professors […]
Why Donald Trump Shut Down the Department of Education
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 20 March 2025 which initiated the process of dismantling the […]
Why Judge Reyes Blocked Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Judge Ana C. Reyes of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a nationwide preliminary injunction […]