The technology can whip up spurious findings and pollute survey responses, but it could also make research more rigorous.

The National Science Foundation division that covers social, behavioral, and economic sciences is in the crosshairs.

Researchers found that social behavior begins in the brain before it becomes visible as movement. In zebrafish, a coordinated ...

People are too pessimistic about how others will respond when they reach out to connect with them.

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Heather is a professor of psychology and director of the Center for Economic Justice and Action and leads the systemwide UC Essential Needs Research, Training, and Promising Practices Consortium. She ...

To keep you current on the science behind hot button issues in the news, we’re expanding our coverage of the social sciences with a new column, Being Human, in this issue. First up: whether trying to ...

Malaysia is implementing strict regulations to enhance online safety for children by prohibiting individuals under 16 from ...

In this week's "Five questions with" feature, meet Lynette Reiner, science director at the McKinley Presidential Library & ...

In recent years, social media has become flooded with videos promoting “natural healing” remedies.Garlic, ginger, turmeric, lemon, cloves and herbal mixtures are often presented as miracle solutions ...

How does the brain decide to approach others? Researchers have found that coordinated brain activity linked to social behavior begins seconds before movement starts. In a study using zebrafish, they ...

Extensive research reveals the CDC's weekly publication drew unsupported conclusions about mask effectiveness based on ...