Social affairs

How much of our understanding of the world comes built-in? More than you’d expect. That’s the conclusion that Iris Berent,...

In the labyrinth of academic exploration, write the authors, there are moments when frustration becomes the catalyst for innovation. Such...

In this article, co-authors Jurgen Willems and Kenn Meyfroodt reflect on the inspiration behind their open-access article, “Group Research: Why...

In this month’s installment of The Evidence newsletter, journalist Josephine Lethbridge explores recent research into sexual violence prevention programs and...

In this article, Vanessa C. Hasse reflects upon what drove her interest in researching rare but impactful events, as well...

Information literacy is at the heart of fostering critical thinking skills, which are essential for questioning the status quo and...

This article addresses the pivotal question of what sets well-governed companies apart from those jeopardizing stakeholders' wealth and well-being, and...

The National Academies of Sciences will be holding part two of The Hauser Policy Impact Fund Webinar Series on July...

Christopher Everett, outgoing student body president at the University of North Carolina, reflects on the role of student governance in...

The idea of an autonomous vehicle – i.e., a self-driving car – isn’t particularly new. Leonardo da Vinci had some...