Family planning and the fear of missing out
Keeping up with the Joneses—social envy—can push people toward things they might otherwise avoid, like buying a car they can't afford or building an extension they don't need.
Keeping up with the Joneses—social envy—can push people toward things they might otherwise avoid, like buying a car they can't afford or building an extension they don't need.
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2023
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Have you ever wondered what a kangaroo's social life looks like? Well, kangaroos have stronger bonds to one another than you might think.
Plants & Animals
Sep 20, 2023
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Australian teens need adults to help them recognize red flags for potentially abusive relationships.
Social Sciences
Sep 11, 2023
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Jackdaws ditch old friends and make new ones if it helps them get rewards—but stick with family through thick and thin, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Sep 11, 2023
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When infants are involved in agonistic conflicts, male crested macaques (Macaca nigra) are more likely to respond to screams from their own offspring. This is the conclusion of a recent study led by behavioral ecologist Professor ...
Evolution
Aug 29, 2023
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Online gaming communities could be a vital lifeline for young men struggling silently with mental health issues, according to new research.
Social Sciences
Aug 23, 2023
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Men navigate their intimate partner relationships depending on their masculine style, says new research led by UBC men's health expert John Oliffe.
Social Sciences
Aug 14, 2023
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Spending time in a garden is good for you. It doesn't matter if you're watering plants or simply chilling on a deck chair—there's a whole range of benefits that come with it. These include improved health and well-being, ...
Ecology
Aug 14, 2023
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People can be prone to believe in conspiracy theories due to a combination of personality traits and motivations, including relying strongly on their intuition, feeling a sense of antagonism and superiority toward others, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2023
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Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking long reign was exceptional in many ways—not least because England has been ruled by men for most of the last thousand years. Until recently, the crown was passed to the monarch's eldest ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 14, 2023
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