Two years after October 7, its psychological impact continues to surface in unexpected ways. A new study at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem reveals that Israeli men with difficulties regulating their emotions were more likely to develop gambling problems in the months following the attacks and ensuing war. The findings highlight how collective trauma reverberates not only in memory, but also in private struggles for coping and survival

Historical anatomical skeletal collections held across Britain will be investigated by a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academic, thanks to a more than NZ$2 million professorship.

A new study explores how the Israel–Gaza war is transforming religion and spirituality among young adults. Surveying over 1,200 students, the researchers found that half reported changes in their religiosity and/or spirituality, with increases more common than decreases. The findings show that cultural background and direct exposure to conflict shape whether people deepen their faith, turn to spirituality, or step away from religion.