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This page covers psychology, sociology, anthropology and behavioral economics. Reporting follows new research findings, large-scale survey results and academic studies on human behavior and society.
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November 3, 2026
NSF Funds Fewer Than 100 New Social-Science GrantsThe National Science Foundation's social-science output fell sharply in fiscal year 2026 as the White House proposed eliminating its directorate for those fields.
October 30, 2026
Brain Rewrites Memories to Separate Art From ArtistNew research shows how people retroactively diminish their admiration for creators to resolve moral discomfort.
October 28, 2026
Primates Learn to Avoid Contaminated Food Post-OutbreakA new study reveals that Japanese macaques exposed to disease develop behavioral avoidance of potential pathogens.
October 26, 2026
Sundown Town History Linked to Higher Racial BiasA new study reveals that U.S. counties with a history of sundown towns show higher levels of contemporary racial bias.
October 23, 2026
Brain Neurons Cycle Conscious Images Every 60 MillisecondsResearchers have discovered that neural activity switches between visual representations at a high speed.
October 21, 2026
Attachment Styles Linked to Social Media HabitsA new study identifies how personal attachment traits correlate with problematic social media usage behaviors.
October 21, 2026
Experts Identify Ears As Best Facial Features For RecognitionA new study reveals that ears and foreheads are the most reliable markers for forensic identification tasks.
October 21, 2026
Researchers Map Human Insular Cortex Sensory PathwaysA new study reveals how specific regions of the human insular cortex process various bodily sensations.
October 21, 2026
Daniel Klein to Receive 2027 Mentor AwardThe Association for Psychological Science will honor the professor for his contributions to fostering academic careers.
October 21, 2026
Dissertation Volume Declines in Humanities and Social FieldsA new report shows a 28 percent drop in humanities and social science dissertations since 2015 despite overall doctorate growth.
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