A new study led by Yale anthropologist Catherine Panter-Brick examines how stakeholders in socially diverse, conflict-affected societies conceptualize everyday peace, drawing on a comparative analysis across different groups of people. The…
Category: Social Sciences
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What does 'everyday' peace look like? Mapping how people think about peacebuilding
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Genius Dogs Can Learn Words Like Toddlers
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You’ve probably seen videos on social media of dogs enthusiastically plucking…
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Why hedgehogs used to be hated
Hedgehogs have been part of human culture for thousands of years. Across different societies, they’ve been symbols of fertility, protection and healing, as well as fear, superstition and suspicion.
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Taming the moral menace at capitalism's core
Digital disruption and the climate crisis are often framed as economic or social challenges. But they force crucial moral questions. Who will be held accountable for the human cost? What will it take to transform business culture so that those…
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Q&A: Why does time go by so fast, and how can we slow it down?
If ringing in the new year came too quickly, you’re not alone. Time does seem to move faster as you get older.
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Study suggests taking photos at live events can come at a social cost
At the start of a concert, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance.
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New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid
American dietary guidelines have gotten an overhaul. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture unveiled a new food pyramid on January 7. The guidelines put meat and full-fat dairy, olive oil and…
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