Psychology & Sociology

GDR legacy shapes attitude to freedom of expression

Freedom of expression is considered a valuable asset in a democracy. © Jorm Sangsorn/ iStock Freedom of expression is considered crucial for democracy, but also...

Fruit fly brain completely mapped for the first time

This image shows the complete connectome of the fruit fly: all 139,255 brain cells in the brain of an adult fruit fly. These neurons...

Lockdowns caused adolescent brains to mature faster

As a result of the Corona lockdowns, many young people developed psychological problems. This could be due to accelerated brain development due to stress,...

Tracing the basics of depression resistance

An imaging technique reveals the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain of a mouse during the development of psychological resilience. © Laboratory...

Islands promote linguistic diversity

Linguistic diversity is particularly great on islands. © cienpies/ iStock Islands are not...

Free science produces more innovations

The freedom and independence of research is essential for innovation. © gorodenkoff/ iStock The freer science is, the greater the innovative power of a society....

Does channel surfing through online videos help combat boredom?

Scrolling through online videos is supposed to help combat boredom – but does it? © Pheelings Media/ iStock ...

How memory regenerates during sleep

When we sleep, our brain is active and stores information in long-term memory. But how exactly does this work? © da-kuk/ iStock Night after night,...

The role of science in modern finance

There are many scientific influences when it comes to finance. © Joshua Mayo/Unsplash ...

The science behind positive affirmations

Positive affirmations can help to increase self-esteem. © ariya j, Adobe Stock Many...

AI language models show politically left-wing tendencies

AI chatbots are increasingly shaping our everyday lives – and also the political information we consume. © Olemedia/ iStock AI applications such as ChatGPT and...

Body positivity: How culture shapes our body image

What attitude do women from different cultures have towards their bodies? This was investigated in a study. © Sierra Koder, Pexels/CC0 How satisfied we are...

The history of precious metals as currency – from gold to osmium

From ancient coins to modern tangible assets: The fascinating development of precious metals. © Freepik ...

Stress smell makes dogs pessimistic

Test dog “Freddie” sits next to the container with the odor sample and waits for the test to begin. © University of Bristol Air laden...

Less meat consumption after veggie campaign

What are the long-term effects of a month without meat in the cafeteria? © zoranm/iStock ...

Disappointed hopes

In many developing countries, it is very poor rural households that take out loans, like this group of women in Cambodia. Photo: Godong/Alamy/Alamy Stock Photos/mauritius...

Real estate as an investment: stability in uncertain times

© Ronnie George, unsplash.com Many people swear by investing in “concrete gold”. But...

Bus lines work well even without a timetable

Buses in La Paz, Bolivia. © holgs / iStock Local public transport is...

How we compete with group members

Where is the competition greater: between members of different groups or within a group? © Andrii Yalanskyi/ iStock Members of a social group are usually...

Ways out of the antibiotic crisis

The antibiotic levofloxacin is increasingly accumulating in nature. Researchers have now developed a method with which the active ingredient can be effectively removed from...

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