Social Sciences

Grocery prices are having a moment in 2025. On social media, food costs have become a full-blown cultural conversation, from outrage over a $19 strawberry (yes, one strawberry) at the upscale Los Angeles grocery store Erewhon to the rising price of staples like eggs. These moments fuel frustration, memes and... Read more

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.... Read more

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 same attention from researchers—until now.... Read more

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 more similar levels of desirability.... Read more

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.... Read more

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.... Read more

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 lot of grandparent care taking place.... Read more

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?... Read more

The last year has highlighted a political divide between young men and women. Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18–29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more conservative. And a recent 30-country study found generation Z more divided than other generations on... Read more

When Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez held their lavish three-day wedding celebration in Venice recently, it wasn't just a party—it was a spectacle of wealth, reportedly costing between US$47 million and US$56 million.... Read more

K-pop groups are known for debuting fresh concepts with each comeback, but new Cornell University research finds that how much—and how often—they can change their look and sound depends on the status of the entertainment agency or producer behind them.... Read more

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence.... Read more

When women political candidates deviate from expectations or the views of their party, they are judged far more harshly than men by voters, reveals a new study in Politics & Gender.... Read more

Police understand the importance of sleep—but for many, the nature of the job makes it hard to get enough of it.... Read more

At a time marked by debate about identity, migration and national cohesion, a new study brings a surprising message: Most Americans want a more ethnically and religiously diverse society than the one they live in today.... Read more