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A new study challenges common assumptions about loneliness in young adulthood, finding that feelings of disconnection can coexist with rich, active social lives.This post was originally published on this site

Mass shootings can spur higher voter turnout in nearby communities, but the effect is highly localized and doesn’t appear to change how people vote for president, according to new findings from researchers at the University […]

A new analysis suggests that some developing countries have unexpectedly large numbers of childfree people; that is, people who have not had children and do not want to in the future. Zachary Neal and Jennifer […]

“Time flies,” “time waits for no one,” “as time goes on”: The way we speak about time tends to strongly imply that the passage of time is some sort of real process that happens out […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a mere technological tool. It has already evolved into a new ideology—a system of values and beliefs that is shaping how society understands progress, sustainability, and even humanity itself.This […]

On Nov. 7, 2017, the American social-media platform Reddit shut down r/Incels, an online forum with more than 40,000 members. This was in line with a new policy the company brought in, banning content that […]

A shocking new study released today by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), unpacks the risks and experiences of underage adult-based platform use.This post was originally published on this site

From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic alongside cyclones, bushfires, and other natural disasters, school principals are often the unsung heroes leading communities through crises.This post was originally published on this site

New Macquarie University research shows a clear shift in the language young Australians find most offensive, with discriminatory terms now topping the list of expressions considered socially unacceptable.This post was originally published on this site

A new study led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals what drives investors to put their money behind business start-ups.This post was originally published on this site