Social Studies

University of Otago, Wellington—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke researchers believe the government is breaching the rights of imprisoned and recently-released Māori.... Read more

Food brings people together. It serves as a tool to communicate political stances, to cultivate cross-cultural comprehension or, if necessary, create tensions. Menus can reflect these intentions by using food to create specific psychological effects and convey symbolic messages. But how exactly is it done?... Read more

It has been more than 88 years since the world's most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared on the second-to-last leg of their around-the-world flight odyssey.... Read more

Outlawing drugs once known as "legal highs" led to waves of violence, self-harm and suicide in prisons, according to a study released by the University of Sussex.... Read more

In the most talked-about film from the final year of the 20th century, "The Matrix," a computer hacker named Neo finds that the world he lives and works in isn't real. It's a virtual reality, created by artificial intelligence.... Read more

Therapeutic education has become a dominant influence on the teaching of values in Britain's primary schools, according to new research from the Universities of Surrey, York and Sheffield. From mindful "body scans" to "Zones of Regulation" charts, well-being initiatives are quietly reshaping how children develop and learn about morals, with... Read more

A University of Massachusetts Amherst study has found that gerrymandering in North Carolina resulted in reduced access to health care services. As states across the country grapple with politically charged redistricting efforts, the finding could ultimately offer a new strategy to fight gerrymandering in the courts, the researchers say.... Read more

Being mobile means people can get access to opportunities and take part in economic and social life. Mobility, in all its forms, is critical for cities to thrive.... Read more

A new study finds that while some parents are opposed to the use of AI-generated images in children's stories, most are willing to accept these images if the text is human-authored and the images have been reviewed by educators, librarians or other experts. However, depending on the nature of the... Read more

In recent months, Russia has frequently flown drones into NATO territory, where NATO countries typically try to shoot them down. By contrast, when three Russian fighter jets made an incursion into Estonian airspace in September, they were intercepted and no attempt was made to shoot them down—although the incident did... Read more

New research from the University of Bath School of Management shows that the 'trophy spouse' phenomenon persists into marriage as husbands and wives continue to trade money and status with attractiveness throughout their relationship.... Read more

Well-being and school results are interconnected, but some children simply do not enjoy school. So what can we do to make school a happier experience for more children?... Read more

This year's new university students are settling into life on campuses often notable for their diversity—and that includes in religion. More than 33,000 Buddhist students started university in the UK in 2023–24, for instance, alongside 769,220 Christian and 37,520 Sikh students.... Read more

Auditors play a crucial role in keeping the financial system honest. Their job is to protect investors by making sure financial reports are accurate and trustworthy, helping people have confidence in financial markets.... Read more

A new study challenges common assumptions about loneliness in young adulthood, finding that feelings of disconnection can coexist with rich, active social lives.... Read more