Culturally diverse teens greatly benefit from social media – banning it would cause harm
There is currently a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in…
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Finding bats is hard. They are small, fast and they primarily fly at night. But…
Public Trust in Government: 1958-2024
Public trust in the federal government, which has been low for decades, has increased modestly…
Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender
Gender reveal parties are best known as celebrations involving pink and blue, cake and confetti,…
Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
US views of government’s size, efficiency, role in regulating business
Americans are evenly divided in their preferences for the size of government. Yet a somewhat…
Views of government role in aiding poor, health care, Social Security
Majorities of Americans see a role for government on several safety net issues. 65% say…
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media…
An influencer’s AI clone started offering fans ‘mind-blowing sexual experiences’ without her knowledge
Caryn Marjorie is a social media influencer whose content has more than a billion views…
Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse
More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any…