Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn’t invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in the language of physical pain. While rejection can be emotionally painful, it can also teach us something. I am a social psychology […] … learn more→

How can we educate global citizens? While the question is crucial in an interconnected world, the answers are complex, as they require rethinking the traditional organization of school and university pathways. Here are some pointers. “Entering Spain, I don’t feel like I’m arriving, but like I’m returning […] Our classics are the classics of Spain, […] … learn more→

The Lancet has released its second global commission report on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Adolescents are defined as 10- to 24-year-olds. The report builds on the first one, done in 2016. The latest report presents substantial original research that supports actions it recommends to be taken across sectors as well as at global, regional, country and local level. […] … learn more→

While novelty stimulates the brain, assimilating unfamiliar information is a real challenge, particularly when preparing for school and university exams. How then can we create associations of ideas to anchor learning over time? When preparing for exams, it can sometimes feel impossible to cram all the information you need into your brain. But there are […] … learn more→

As more of us live longer, can robots help us maintain healthier, more independent and dignified lives? The robots I’ve been studying are friendly, helpful machines that can talk, remind, monitor – and even offer a form of companionship for older people. By 2050, the global population of adults aged 60 and above is projected to […] … learn more→

Twenty years ago, it was still common to go buy bread and a newspaper. Paper required slow reading, turning the pages with your fingers, and having a pencil handy to fill out a crossword puzzle. But the economic crisis erupted in the mid-2000s. As the internet grew in homes and social media reached mobile devices, […] … learn more→

Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question. As a clinician and researcher who has been studying […] … learn more→

In June 2024, the Australian government ended the Women in STEM Ambassador program. The decision followed a report that urged a broader, intersectional approach to diversity in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). For six years, under the leadership of astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith, the program contributed to research, tools and resources aimed at breaking […] … learn more→

A century ago, the Supreme Court handed down one of its most important cases about education. On June 1, 1925, the court struck down an Oregon statute requiring all students to attend public school – a law critics argued was meant to limit faith-based schools, at a time when anti-Catholic bias was still common in parts of […] … learn more→

In a society where 86% of Internet users aged 12 to 74 use social media , it’s inevitable that traditional media outlets will focus on what’s happening there to find current affairs. Furthermore, we must consider that internet penetration (90%) has already surpassed television use (82.4%) in Spain, according to the General Media Study . Television previously held a […] … learn more→