Farmers in the Middle East were more committed to wine production over olive growing during times of climatic change in the Bronze and Iron Ages, according to new research.

A new study by researchers at Kaunas University of Technology reveals that Lithuania’s youngest political generation is becoming more conservative and community-oriented – contrary to the assumption that younger people are always more liberal. Analysing data from 11,199 respondents over a decade, the researchers found that values like security, stability, and tradition have become increasingly important, even among those raised in a free, democratic Lithuania. These insights challenge existing value-change theories and may help educators and policymakers better support young people navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.