Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2026
Young Australians are the only age group whose thinking scores are falling
Something is happening to 15- to 24-year-olds.
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Optics & Photonics
Oct 1, 2026
Letting light wander through milk—a surprising approach to better imaging
Light scattered in tissue usually ceases to be a useful source of information. But what if, instead of forcing it to travel along a single path, we allowed it to wander a little differently each time? Scientists from ICTER ...
Political science
Oct 1, 2026
How Trump's AI-generated memes impact political authority and masculinity
A new article by sociologists Tristan Bridges (University of California, Santa Barbara) and James W. Messerschmidt (University of Southern Maine) examines how AI-generated memes circulated on social media by President Donald ...
Social Sciences
Oct 1, 2026
The hidden pressure behind responding to a boss's good news
Have you ever found yourself listening to someone share their good news and felt pressure to respond with excitement, even if you didn't feel particularly enthusiastic? Does that pressure feel even greater when the person ...
Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2026
Celebrity Traitors: Research suggests that some contestants will find the game tougher than it looks
"The Traitors" has become essential viewing for millions of fans. The TV game show, in which a group of "faithfuls" try to identify a smaller number of hidden traitors, is all about truth and lies.
Social Sciences
Sep 30, 2026
Why some Ukrainian refugees struggle to rebuild their careers after arriving in Canada
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues into 2026, with millions of Ukrainians displaced around the world. Many arrived in host countries with professional experience, degrees and specialized skills. Yet displacement often ...
Archaeology
Sep 30, 2026
Confronting demons: How acoustic and AI technology brought ancient Etruscan tombs back to life
Although it is not always obvious, sound guides how we experience the world around us. And the latest archaeoacoustic techniques show that even the world's earliest architects understood this.
Environment
Sep 30, 2026
The real cost of coal mines to people and planet
The longer it takes to transition away from fossil fuels such as coal, the more costs accrue as climate change accelerates.
Mathematics
Sep 30, 2026
Scientists in 1960 predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be 'Doomsday.' Should you be worried?
In 1960, Science, one of the world's leading science journals, published an article with an unambiguous title: Doomsday: Friday, 13 November, A.D. 2026. It predicted that on this future date—just over a month from today—the ...
Environment
Sep 30, 2026
1 in 2 Florida residents live in HOAs—how these private governments are reshaping the American Dream
As she sat across from me drinking tea, Coretta—a pseudonym to protect her identity—shared her dismay about living in a central Florida community because of the control exercised by her homeowners association, or HOA.
