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Social Sciences Jan 12, 2024

News media trigger conflict for romantic couples with differing political views

By one estimate, as many as 30% of people in the U.S. are in romantic relationships with partners who do not share their political views. In today's hyperpartisan climate, where Democrats and Republicans have difficulty talking ...

Social Sciences Jan 9, 2024

Freedom of thought is threatened by states, big tech and even ourselves. What we can do to protect it

The idea of free speech sparked into life 2,500 years ago in Ancient Greece—in part because it served a politician's interests. The ability to speak freely was seen as essential for the new Athenian democracy, which the ...

Economics & Business Dec 23, 2023

Christmas consumption: What would the great economic philosophers think?

Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the U.K. is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition ...

Environment Dec 20, 2023

Vape deals are everywhere this Christmas—here's how to deal with the horrific waste problem

Vape deals are all over the place in the run-up to Christmas. Vape kits, e-liquids and accessories are being widely promoted as stocking fillers, frequently with upwards of 50% off.

Biochemistry Dec 19, 2023

How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? Chemists create a new tool to study probiotic activity

Humans have been fermenting food and drinks—everything from kimchi and yogurt to beer and kombucha—for more than 13,000 years.

Economics & Business Nov 9, 2023

Is capitalism dead? Economics professor thinks it is, and he knows who killed it

Yanis Varoufakis grew up during the Greek dictatorship of 1967–1974. He later became an economics professor and was briefly Greek finance minister in 2015.

Social Sciences Oct 30, 2023

Online grocery baskets less varied than in-store carts

Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket—but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, a new Cornell ...

Ecology Oct 13, 2023

Factory fishing in Antarctica for krill targets the cornerstone of a fragile ecosystem

The Antarctic Endeavour glides across the water's silky surface as dozens of fin whales spray rainbows from their blowholes into a fairy tale icescape of massive glaciers.

Economics & Business Oct 12, 2023

The rising cost of living is eroding brand loyalty as consumers seek more cost-effective alternatives

As Canadians grapple with the rising cost of living, many consumers are reevaluating their daily choices and purchase habits. The cost of groceries is forcing many households to make difficult decisions, like having to choose ...

Soft Matter Sep 12, 2023

The sweet physics of saltwater taffy

American beach town boardwalks often boast numerous storefronts advertising saltwater taffies. The candy calls to mind summer vacations, a rainbow assortment of colors and flavors, and a sweetness that sticks to the roof ...

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