Politics & Global Issues
Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?
Net overseas migration is declining. It peaked in 2023, and as of mid-2026 it has dropped by 45%.This article was originally published on this website.
Year: 2026
Education
Awe and the ‘overview effect’ may shape how students learn geography
University of Phoenix College of General Studies announced the publication of a new article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., full-time faculty, Environmental […]
Society & Community
Modern life may be outpacing the human mind
The human brain evolved for a world of familiar faces, immediate threats and small social groups. But the world around us is changing far faster than human biology can keep pace. That mismatch may help […]
Society & Community
World Cup data reveals initiative alone doesn’t improve team performance
Team members’ initiative can help teams succeed, but only when it is paired with strong coordination, according to new research from Washington State University.This article was originally published on this website.
Society & Community
Compromise drives shared risky decisions, but biased blame and credit can break teamwork
Relationships are all about compromise. From deciding on where to eat dinner with a friend to negotiating chore lists at home, we often experience situations that require some flexibility. But what happens when we must […]
Society & Community
Instant digital rewards may make hard thinking feel less worthwhile
Imagine opening a difficult book in a quiet room. The first page is dense. You read one paragraph, then reread it. Nothing “clicks” yet. Your brain is doing what learning often requires: spending effort before […]
Society & Community
Why shorter lists win: Researchers study how people misread rankings
Math is great when it’s simple, but then our brain gets involved and complicates everything. Imagine you are on the leadership team for a Big 4 and choosing between two employees for a director-level promotion. […]
Politics & Global Issues
‘Show some gratitude’—how this rhetoric shapes views on immigration, even for migrants
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is known for targeting immigrants with inflammatory comments about their place in their new country. He made headlines last year when he urged immigrants who “come here with their […]
Society & Community
How much do friends influence teens’ mental health? What a new study can (and can’t) tell us
During adolescence, young people become especially sensitive to peer influence—more so than at any other time in life. So how does this affect their mental health?This article was originally published on this website.
Health
Persistent vision and hearing health gap for Indigenous Australians
A nationally representative Australian study published in The Lancet Global Health has found that vision impairment remains almost three times more prevalent among Indigenous Australians ages 50 and older than non-Indigenous Australians, while younger Indigenous […]