SOCIETAL FACTORS

Jun 19 2026OPINION

Why phones aren't the real reason birth rates are falling

Over the past few decades, countries have seen fewer babies being born each year. In America alone, births dropped by 710, 000 between 2007 and 2025, with numbers expected to keep falling in 2026. Many people point fingers at phones and screens, blaming technology for distracting young adults from s

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Jul 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Why Do People Resist Climate Policies?

People often oppose climate policies even after they are implemented. This resistance can make it harder to tackle climate change effectively. To understand this better, researchers examined 27 climate policies in wealthy countries between 2009 and 2022. They gathered insights from experts and analy

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