Social Interaction
The process of reciprocal influence performed by individuals over one another during social interactions is known as social interaction or social connection. It’s a dynamic…
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Sociologists Look at the Impact of Religion on Children’s Development
Do children raised in religious houses develop socially and psychologically better than children raised in non-religious homes? According to a recent study, religion might be…
Affirmative Action Motivates High School Students to Perform Better, According to New Research
On November 3, California voters will be asked to adopt Proposition 16, which would reinstate the power of California’s colleges and universities to consider race,…
More Political Participation may be Associated with Higher Narcissism
A politically active electorate is essential for a healthy democracy, yet not everyone votes or participates in other political activities. People who are narcissistic may…
Mysterious Mummies Found In Chinese Desert Have an Unexpected Origin
Hundreds of human remains have been discovered just off the Silk Road in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region’s deserts. The Tarim Basin mummies have now…
In Low and Middle-Income Countries, Democracy is Linked to Improvements in Global Health
The majority of research that examines whether democracy promotes global health depends on birth rates and infant death rates. However, improvement in infectious diseases such…
More ‘Disease’ Than ‘Dracula’ – How the Vampire Myth Was Born
In today’s mainstream culture, the vampire may take numerous forms, from Alucard, Dracula’s dashing progeny in the PlayStation game “Castlevania: Symphony of the Night,” to…
Instead of Long-term Storage, focus on Energy Efficiency
Electricity is easily produced, transported, and transformed. However, it has not been possible to store it in a practical, easy, and cost-effective manner until now.…
The Public is More Engaged with Fake News than with Authentic News from Established Sources
The spread of fake news on social media is a dangerous trend that might have serious consequences for the 2020 presidential election. Indeed, research suggests…
Spending on Experiences Rather than Possessions Leads to Greater Happiness in the Short Term
According to a recent study from The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, certain purchases are better than others in sparking people’s…
Climate Change Discussions after Extreme Weather is shaped by Community Characteristics
According to a paper published today (December 9, 2019) in Nature Climate Change, political affiliations, the existence of local environmental groups, and past local media…
Oldest Depiction of a Ghost Discovered – With Exorcism Instructions Included
A ghost has been discovered on a 3.500-year-old tablet at the British Museum, along with instructions on how to keep the ghosts of the dead…
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