Study: Germans more satisfied with democracy as a form of government

Public satisfaction with democracy in Germany has risen over the past two years, while in some…

Expert Comment: Is the future of transport electric? We have to do everything, and fast

Focusing solely on electric vehicles and technology that is not proven at scale is actually slowing…

Nazi propaganda from 1927–1945 reveals the role of dehumanization of Jews in the Holocaust

A linguistic analysis of Nazi propaganda suggests that dehumanization of Jews shifted over time, with propaganda…

Ambition to succeed despite adversity motivates people from diverse backgrounds to pursue legal careers, study shows

A desire to succeed despite adversity motivates people to pursue a legal career, but barriers caused…

'Young, male and aimless': Why are men in India delaying marriage?

Marriage is highly revered in India, so it’s notable that men are marrying later, said sociologist…

Truly chiral phonons observed in three-dimensional materials for the first time

Chirality is the breaking of reflection and inversion symmetries. Simply put, it is when an object’s…

US political partisanship affects first impressions of faces

In an experimental study, participants’ first impressions of photos of strangers’ faces were strongly influenced by…

Road collisions more likely for takeaway delivery riders working in the gig economy

Motorcyclists delivering hot food who pick up jobs through digital platforms are more likely to be…

Scientists cite need for more research on leadership development in adolescence

Greta Thunberg, David Hogg and Malala Yousafzai, all teenagers when their activism caught the world’s attention,…

Electrons zip along quantum highways in new material

Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have discovered a new…