Behavioral & Social Science Research

What’s at stake in the 2024 election, according to UChicago scholars

From the economy to reproductive rights to foreign policy, experts discuss issues in this year’s presidential raceReadmore

Republicans’ Revealing Fetish for A.I.-Enhanced Trump and Vance Pics

A celebratory postdebate picture, heavily edited to masculinize Vance’s features, shows how close Republicans come to gender dysphoria and trans gender theory—without realizing it.Readmore

Topsoe CEO Roeland Baan named to inaugural Forbes Sustainability Leaders list

The list spotlights 50 of the most inspiring leaders across the globe who are driving a sustainable future.Readmore

Adopting net zero technologies will save UK economy billions, finds Smith School analysis

New evidence shows the UK can get a good deal on Net Zero at minimal cost to people and the economy, with the co-benefits of improved homes, reduced bills and 250,000 more jobsReadmore

Adrian Heier wins Political Science Master’s Thesis Prize 2023

Graduating from a Political Science master’s programme is an important milestone. The thesis plays an central role.Readmore

New research reveals how social isolation impacts behavior and lifespan in social species

Researchers explored the detrimental effects of social isolation on the behavior and lifespan of organisms, especially eusocial insects.Readmore

Psychologist receives NSF grant to study the social brain

the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF)Readmore

Professor studies endangered languages and their variations

Keith Langston’s research examines linguistic structureReadmore

AI Revolution: Simulating Human Behavior for Groundbreaking Social Science

article published yesterday in the prestigious journal Science, leading researchers from the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, Yale University and the University of PennsylvaniaReadmore

What Makes People Act on Climate Change, according to Behavioral Science

the world hurtles toward a future with temperatures above the thresholds scientists say will lead to the worst climate disruptionsReadmore

The neuroscience of behavioral change: Why intention, attention and persistence matter

A recent Gallup poll found seven in 10 Americans will kick off 2023 by setting new goals to improve their health, fitness, finances and personal developmentReadmore

Bristol academic's research on gender issues recognised

A Bristol academic's research into gender issues has been recognised with a prestigious award.Readmore

Women by the numbers in 2022: Share of female Fortune 500 CEOs hits all-time high, but other progress stalls

2022 has been a year of ups and downs for women.Readmore

FEBS EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR STEPHANIE PANIER

Stephanie Panier investigates how cells detect and repair DNA damage. Award supports highly competitive research in molecular life sciencesReadmore

Trans women can take seats on public boards set aside for women, Scottish judge rules

Scotland’s highest court has ruled that transgender women should be included in legislation aimed at improving gender balance on public boards.Readmore

How Japan can address challenges for female freelancers and business owners

In Japan, most of the government support for women relating to childbirth and childcare are only available to those employed by a company.Readmore

Nearly 2.4 Billion Women Globally Don’t Have Same Economic Rights as Men

In 86 countries, women face some form of job restriction and 95 countries do not guarantee equal pay for equal workReadmore