Infants who grew up in early child care institutions in the 1950s have a much shorter life expectancy than the general population, a long-term study of individuals in Zurich has shown. For the first time, the study provides robust evidence that early deprivation of affection and stimulation has serious consequences across the life span.

AI-assisted violence is pushing women out of public life, finds a new UN Women report co-authored by researchers at City St George’s, University of London. More women in public life are self-censoring online and at work to avoid abuse, unwanted sexual advances in DMs, or deepfakes. The study surveyed 641 women in public life – journalists, activists, human rights defenders – in late 2025. The full report with breakdowns per category can be downloaded here: https://ow.ly/NlYy50YRS2i.

Topline stats:

- 27% received unsolicited sexual advances via direct message

- 12% had personal images (sometimes intimate) shared without their consent

- 6% were subjected to deepfakes or manipulated images and videos

- 24% experienced anxiety or depression as a result

- 41% self-censored on social media to avoid harassment.