Feeling angry makes people more likely to share news from low-credibility sources
The Psychological Landscape of the Digital Age The rise of social media has fundamentally altered the mechanics of human communication, shifting the focus from the accuracy of information to the…
Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.
The fragile cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, which took effect at dawn on April 17, 2026, has ignited a surge of hope and a desperate scramble for return…
Amnesty International Says More Than 100 People Killed in Military Attack on a Market in Jilli Village
Dozens, potentially over 100, civilians are feared dead and scores more injured following a Nigerian military airstrike on a busy market in Jilli village, Yobe State, on Saturday. The strike,…
The Pervasive Distortions: How Television Marginalizes and Mocks Fat People, Perpetuating Harmful Body Ideals
Television, a ubiquitous medium shaping societal perceptions, consistently distorts, mocks, and marginalizes individuals with larger bodies, reducing them to caricatures whose stories and identities are frequently underdeveloped and deemed inconsequential.…
The Four Types of Dementia Most People Do Not Know Exist
Dementia is frequently misunderstood by the general public as a singular condition defined almost exclusively by memory loss and forgetfulness. However, medical professionals and researchers emphasize that dementia is an…
Attentional bias in people with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder
A comprehensive psychological study conducted in Australia has challenged long-standing assumptions regarding the cognitive mechanisms of addiction, finding no significant evidence that individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder (CUD)…
Macrotextual, microtextual and writing analysis of texts written by people with schizophrenia differentiated by their symptoms
Recent research published in the Journal of Writing Research has identified that the written language produced by individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia offers significant insights into their specific clinical symptom profiles.…
Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up | The BoF Podcast
In a candid and insightful conversation with Imran Amed, editor-in-chief of The Business of Fashion, a prominent designer and podcaster, whose identity remains central to the unfolding narrative, delved into…
Unveiling the Unique Challenges and Urgent Needs of Trans People in Modern Dating Landscapes
Sociologists have increasingly turned their attention to the complexities of modern romantic and sexual interactions, examining phenomena like hookup culture and the evolving dynamics of dating. However, a critical oversight…















