PLoS ONE
Risk of depression in night owls explained
A study shows that mindfulness, sleep habits, and alcohol use may increase depression in late-night students.
TikToks reveal ADHD misinformation trends
Psychologists differ from young adult viewers in their perceptions of ADHD content on TikTok.
Voluntary childlessness and social expectations revealed
Factors affect views on childlessness and its perceived consequences.
17 UN Sustainable Development Goals analysis insights
Machine-learning study highlights factors that may affect efforts to meet goals by target year 2030.
Shark activity: Insights from scuba diver sightings
Shark sightings displayed clear seasonal patterns and positive trends over six years.
Eavesdropping on whale songs reveals ecosystem changes
Variation in detected whale songs is linked with shifting food sources.
The impact of social media on global elections
Global social media engagement trends revealed for election year of 2024.
The link between facial appearance and Zoom fatigue
Virtual meeting fatigue increases the use of features like filters and avatars for impression management.
Exploring the use of ChatGPT in higher education
The international study surveys 23,000 higher education students about using and perceiving popular AI tools.
How working dogs adapt to daylight savings time
Sled dogs in a Canadian facility were more active than usual the morning after the clocks turned back.
The impact of sexist language in movie reviews
The linguistic study of 17,165 reviews highlights how critics may contribute to biases in the film industry.
Exploring the challenges of exercising in gyms for women
Information could help create more inclusive gym spaces for women.
Divorce in childhood may increase your stroke risk
Data from 13,205 adults shows a higher stroke risk in later life for those whose parents divorced in childhood.
Understanding the anti-climate movement: A new study
Counter-climate groups form in response to stricter environmental policies and institutions.
Life satisfaction: Insights from a global study
The scale identifies key themes in life satisfaction and guides global strategies to improve well-being.
Exploring the impact of kids’ images on social media
A study found that 75% of UK motherhood influencers' posts feature children, half linked to sponsorship.
Marvel and DC Movies: Trauma and character development
The study highlights the use of unconventional approaches to explore trauma and child development.
The long-term benefits of girls’ education
Child deaths linked to reduced female education may equal those directly caused by conflict.
The impact of human-like AI on assigning blame in moral situations
Having human mind-like qualities may make AI more likely to become a scapegoat.
Cybercrime and its devastating effects on older adults
Black or multi-ethnic men who report poor health are at greater risk of victimization.
Protecting Andean Bears and their habitats
Bears forage for young bromeliad plants in Peru’s puna grasslands, but prefer to avoid cattle.
The impact of preconception health on pregnancy and childhood
Smoking and soda consumption have decreased, but overweight and obesity rates continue to rise.
Tattoo or Not Tattoo: Examining beauty in body art
Study finds that young people and tattoo artists can tolerate more ink, but facial tattoos are an exception.
The story of lives and deaths: Neolithic Cucuteni-Trypilla people
New study reveals unique insights into the life and death of Stone Age individuals from modern-day Ukraine.
How emotional intelligence impacts emoji communication?
The frequency of emoji use varies across genders and relationship types.
Older male African elephants display unique personality traits
Wild males show consistent individual differences in aggression, dominance and friendly behavior.
Teaching evolution with conflict reduction methods improves acceptance
Highly religious Christian students accepted evolution more when taught conflict-reduction practices.
Traffic noise raises stress and anxiety levels
Nature soundscapes lower stress and anxiety, while road traffic noise raises them.
The growth of food production for the growing population
But, future food security under population growth will require sustainability and affordability.
Florida manatees thrive alongside humans
Historic accounts reveal manatee populations increased in the 1800s and 1900s alongside human populations.