Luck or merit? Not all inequality is equally acceptable.
Do you think it’s fair that some people are better off financially than others? Does it perhaps matter whether that earnings stems from a lottery win or from hard work? These are the kinds of…
How new moms cope with stressful news may matter more than the news itself, study finds
The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years. Respondents in a 2026 report from the World Economic Forum indicated a prevailing mood of uncertainty, with 50…
Fertility may drive women’s desire for luxury
Hormonal fluctuations associated with fertility are associated with a greater tendency for women to use conspicuous luxury symbols, potentially to be noticed by men, according to a study published September 2, 2026, in the open…
Healthy aging: Training the mind and emotional skills helps keep the brain healthy
Education, intellectually stimulating work, and an active lifestyle help preserve cognitive abilities in adults over 65, leading to more effective verbal expression and stronger cognitive performance. But there is another important factor: emotions. The way…
Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents’ socialization of children
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression — defined as shaping one’s behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness —were less likely to transmit positive, culturally protective…
Youth mental health program saves nearly $10 for every dollar invested
An innovative youth mental health service model can improve care and ease pressure on Canada’s health-care system, a new study led by researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre demonstrates. Published in The Lancet…
Support from animals may feel stronger for women and those spending more time with them
In a study of Swiss adults, women and people who spent more time with a pet or another animal they might feel close to reported feeling more attached to the animal and receiving more socio-emotional…
Research on recognizing facial emotion expressions could change our understanding of autism
From the Flinders University media release: There’s a common perception that autistic individuals are poor at recognising others’ emotions and have little insight into how effectively they do so. Study co-author and Matthew Flinders Distinguished…
Animal study looks at gender differences when it comes to anxiety
From the Indiana University School of Medicine press release: Feeling anxious about health, family or money is normal for most people — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But for those with anxiety disorders, these everyday…
Study looks at how serial sleep loss impacts mental and physical wellbeing
From the University of South Florida press release: All it takes is three consecutive nights of sleep loss to cause your mental and physical well-being to greatly deteriorate. A new study published in Annals of Behavioral…