A Trump cabinet full of alleged sexual predators? Here’s why it makes perfect sense
The ncoming U.S. president and his potential cabinet share a track record of sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups. The ...
‘Forever chemicals’ are polluting African waters: Lake Victoria, South Africa’s Vaal and Kenya’s Nairobi rivers are hotspots
One of the hotspots we identified was South Africa’s Vaal River, where industrial effluents were contributing to ...
Vaccines can put an end to HIV – African governments must take the lead in developing them
Global partners have supported Africa’s progress in HIV vaccine research and development. Organisations such as the US ...
Do Mom and Dad really know what’s best? A psychologist explains why kids see their parents as bossier than they are
Nobody likes getting bossed around, but your parents’ bossiness is probably well-intentioned.
The apocalypse that wasn’t: AI was everywhere in 2024’s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture
Like it or not, AI is now part and parcel of elections, from helping with mundane campaign functions to enabling politicians ...
Music can change how you feel about the past
Neuroscientists found that music cannot only influence your emotions in the present − it can also alter how you remember your ...
Tip pressure might work in the moment, but customers are less likely to return
We compared tipping setups with less privacy – such as when firms use handheld payment systems, when employees are facing ...
Tiff Massey’s ‘7 Mile & Livernois’ exhibition isn’t just about a neighborhood – it’s a tribute to Black Detroit
“7 Mile + Livernois” at the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Detroit as a place for Black women to live and create by ...
Why sending a belated gift is not as bad as you probably think − and late is better than never
Many people who took part in a series of studies overestimated the negative consequences of sending a late gift.
US attorney general’s professionalism can protect Americans’ privacy, former federal judge explains
A former federal judge explains a key power the US attorney general has, and why it’s useful to the public for the Justice ...
In a sluggish Europe, Poland stands out and is aiming to become a key player
Poland is enjoying strong growth and has massively increased its military spending. It aims to play a greater role within the ...
Ukraine war: 10% of Chinese people are willing to boycott Russian goods over invasion – new study
Our research shows a surprising level of disapproval among the Chinese public of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.