Society
Key Takeaways Having more money and feeling that you have enough are not the same thing. Psychological research on materialism examines people’s values and priorities, not simply their income …
Large language models are increasingly being used to simulate people in research, test hypothetical decisions, and predict how humans might respond to different choices. But a new study suggests …
Key Takeaways: Using AI too early in writing weakens brain engagement. Overreliance on tools like ChatGPT erodes memory and authorship. Starting without AI preserves cognitive effort and originality. Long-term …
Key Takeaways Restricted abortion access increases the perceived value of preventive contraception, such as condoms and emergency contraception, among college women, per a 2025 behavioral economics study. Post-Dobbs data …
Key Takeaways A landmark Danish registry study involving nearly 2 million married individuals found that men with wives 7–9 years younger had an 11% lower mortality risk, while women …
Key Takeaways Market concentration has increased in several sectors of the U.S. economy over recent decades, while academic research has documented rising corporate markups and declining competition in some …
Key Takeaways: Sugar dating often involves emotional connection, not just financial gain. Power is shared more equally than expected, with sugar babies often setting terms. Participants seek both practical …
Key Takeaways People across cultures preferred more feminine features — even in men’s faces. Cultural background and sexual orientation shape facial preferences in unique ways. Bisexual participants had their …
Key Takeaways: Looks shape impressions, not skills — attractiveness influences trust, tips, and ratings, but doesn’t prove competence. Beauty can backfire — higher expectations mean mistakes by attractive providers …
Domestic violence is a worldwide issue that affects individuals across all races, genders, and relationships, including heterosexual, lesbian, and gay partnerships. It is considered a violation of human rights, …
