The Humble Cheeseburger: A Culinary Lens for Understanding Complex Sociological Theories
The pedagogical landscape for introductory sociology courses often presents a unique challenge: making abstract concepts such as social construction, cultural objects, and bureaucracy tangible and intuitively understandable for students. While…
Conspiracy Theories and Online Dating: It’s a (Mis)match!
New empirical research suggests that individuals who disclose a belief in conspiracy theories on their online dating profiles face a significant "social penalty," resulting in fewer matches and more negative…
Psychological traits of scientists predict their theories and research methods
Led by Justin Sulik of LMU Munich, along with collaborators from the University of Chicago, the University of California, Davis, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the research team investigated how…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple







