Why are my kids good around other people and then badly behaved with me?

Nov 13, 2023 11:58 am UTC| Life

Parents may be familiar with this scenario: a child is well behaved at school and polite to their teachers but has a meltdown at home in the afternoon. Or they say please and thank you at a friends house but are rude...

'News overload': how a constant stream of violent images affects your brain

Nov 10, 2023 14:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

In May 1097, during the siege of Nicaea, crusaders catapulted the severed heads of prisoners over the walls surrounding the city, with the aim of terrorising their enemy. The strategy worked. On June 19 of the year the...

People dig deeper to fact-check social media posts when paired with someone who doesn't share their perspective – new research

Nov 10, 2023 14:41 pm UTC| Life

People fact-checked social media posts more carefully and were more willing to revise their initial beliefs when they were paired with someone from a different cultural background than their own, according to a study my...

Ghanaians don't trust the police. A criminologist on what needs to be done about it

Nov 10, 2023 14:40 pm UTC| Life

The relationship between Ghanaian citizens and officers of its police service is a tenuous one. Recent reports by the research network Afrobarometer show a decline in trust between citizens and officers amid complaints of...

Ubuntu offers lessons in how to treat people with disabilities – a study of Bomvana rituals

Nov 10, 2023 14:40 pm UTC| Life

Research shows that people with disabilities have always been largely excluded and marginalised in societies across the world. Over time, the language used to describe disability has generally become more positive and...

How autistic parents feel about breastfeeding and the support they receive – new research

Nov 10, 2023 14:39 pm UTC| Life

Surprisingly little is still known about autism and breastfeeding. A few years ago, we reviewed all of the research evidence and found limited information about the experiences of autistic parents beyond highlighting that...

Domino's Pizza Group Reports Decrease in Meal Deliveries Amidst Rising Living Costs

Nov 10, 2023 01:13 am UTC| Business Life

Dominos Pizza Group reported a decline in meal deliveries during the third quarter. As customers grapple with higher living costs, they have cut back on ordering, impacting the companys sales. Dominos Pizzas Sales...