Most people put trust in scientists and agree that scientists should have a significant impact on the life of society and policymaking, according to a study conducted in 68 countries by an international group of researchers, including scientists from SWPS University.

Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The findings suggest that positive maternal parenting could foster important traits such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness.

Macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not show typical human signs of grief, such as lethargy and appetite loss, finds a new study by UCL anthropologists. 

The rapid rise of vaping that began when disposable e-cigarettes became popular in 2021 appears to have stalled in Great Britain, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.

The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low-income Medicaid participants’ access to care in Michigan.

University of Sydney psychologists have examined 21 studies into the psychological impact of immigration detention on children across eight countries and found no form of detention is safe. With global population displacement on the rise due to wars,  poverty, climate change or natural disaster, the review highlights an urgent need to consider alternatives to the detention of children and families seeking asylum.