In recent times, more Americans are noticing religion's growing impact on society. A notable shift has occurred, with 31% now believing religion is gaining influence, up from a mere 18% just a year ago. This is a significant change, even though most people still think religion is losing ground. Attitudes towards religion are also improving. 59% of Americans now view...
Singapore is a place where old and new ideas mix in interesting ways. The country is very tech-savvy, but it still has a law from colonial times that makes homosexuality illegal. This law, called Section 377A, was not strictly enforced, but it was still there. It was like a reminder of what society thought was acceptable. For a long time, people argued about this la...
The West is going through a tough time. For a long time, people here believed that the future would always be better than the present. This idea was a big part of how societies in Europe and America saw themselves. But now, things are changing. Loss is becoming a big part of life. One of the biggest changes is in the environment. The weather is getting worse, and pl...
Indonesia is a big country with many different cultures. People there have different ways of showing empathy. Empathy is about understanding and sharing the feelings of others. It can be good for people and society. But it can also have downsides, like making people biased towards those they are close to. A study looked at how empathy changes across different groups...
In recent years, the number of babies being born in the U. S. has been dropping. This is partly because fewer people are involved in religious activities. A study from Pew in 2024 found that about 29% of Americans do not identify with any religion. This is a big jump from 13% in 2007. Experts say that when people are not part of a religious community, they might fin...
Imagine meeting beings from another planet. What would we talk about? Science, probably. It's the one thing that connects all life, no matter where it is in the universe. Human concerns like politics or social issues might not even make sense to them. They'd likely admire their own versions of great scientists, like we do with Newton or Einstein. Science is special ...
In the world of health advocacy, money talks. And right now, it's saying something big in Europe. Groups that fight for better health policies and patient rights are feeling the pinch. Why? Because the way they get funded is changing. This isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about who gets to have a say in health policies. Let's rewind. For years, these groups ...
In Turkey, many people do not know much about epilepsy. This lack of knowledge can lead to unfair treatment of those who have the condition. A recent study looked into how much people in Northern Turkey understand about epilepsy. It also checked if this understanding affects how they see people with epilepsy. The study found that people who know more about epilepsy ...
A new TV show is making waves, and it’s not just because it’s good. It’s making people talk, think, and even feel uncomfortable. This show is called "Adolescence, " and it’s on Netflix. It’s a short series with only four episodes, but it packs a punch. The story is about a 13-year-old boy named Jamie. He’s accused of doing something terrible: murdering a girl from h...
In the heart of Turkey, a city from over 9, 000 years ago, Çatalhöyük, is revealing secrets about a society where women might have held significant power. Researchers dug deep, studying the DNA of more than 130 skeletons from this ancient site. They found something fascinating: the female line was crucial in connecting family members within the same household. Initi...