A horrific accusation against police reignites anger in Paris suburbs

Feb 22, 2017 09:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Protests have broken out in Pariss economically-deprived outskirts (the banlieues) in recent weeks, some of which have degenerated into riots. The unrest was sparked by a shocking case of alleged police brutality in...

Is your smartphone making you shy?

Feb 22, 2017 04:37 am UTC| Life Technology

During the three years Ive spent researching and writing about shyness, one of the most common questions people ask is about the relationship between shyness and technology. Are the internet and the cellphone causing...

Job insecurity cuts to the core of identity and social stability – and can push people towards extremism

Feb 21, 2017 02:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Will I lose my job in the near future? For most people this is an unpleasant scenario to ponder, and for many it is a real and pressing concern. Since the financial crisis, more than half of all jobs created in the...

Millennials Are Terrible Drivers, Study Says

Feb 20, 2017 12:26 pm UTC| Life

Previous generations have always had a tendency to be critical about those who followed, which is why Millennials have been receiving the brunt of disapproval from those who came before. With the spread of the internet and...

Could your Fitbit data be used to deny you health insurance?

Feb 17, 2017 02:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Life Law Technology

Wearing a fitness tracking device could earn you cash from your health insurance company. At first, this sounds lucrative for the people who participate, and good for the companies, who want healthier insurance customers....

Makeup isn't a 'lie' for people living with facial disfigurements

Feb 17, 2017 02:02 am UTC| Life

At one end of the spectrum, those who can upload perfect selfies to social media are commended for their skills. While at the other, those who do not wear it are equally praised for bravely being their own gorgeous,...

Why global education rankings don't reveal the whole picture

Feb 17, 2017 00:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Country rankings in international education tests such as PISA and TIMSS are often used to compare and contrast education systems across a range of countries. But it isnt always an even playing field. This is because...