Since the start of the 2016 school year , it is planned that primary school and middle school will provide computer science education. This may seem paradoxical: aren’t all children already confronted with digital tools, in their leisure time, from video games to tablets, and, to a lesser extent, in their school life, since the development of digital […] … learn more→

There is a huge amount of pressure on parents today – from feeding babies the “best organic purees” to making sure older children get all the developmental opportunities they could possibly need, while of course documenting the whole thing on Instagram. There is also no shortage of advice about how to go about this. Just as […] … learn more→

Do you like scary movies, true crime podcasts, or violent sports? Research has shown that a major part of the attraction is their appeal to morbid curiosity. Engaging with frightening media and the emotions it creates in a safe setting can help people alleviate anxiety and build psychological resilience. However, our recent research, published in the British […] … learn more→

It is not always easy to have conversations about feminism with adolescents and young people; For many, both boys and girls, inequality existed in a time past, as in a distant and remote country. For example, in Spain, although the majority does consider it relevant today, there are those who claim not to have experienced the oppression […] … learn more→

If there’s one thing we as humans seem to have in common, it’s that most of us have felt lonely at one time or another. But is the pain that comes with feeling socially isolated simply a part of being human? Why does the world seem so different when we’re feeling lonely? Recent research has […] … learn more→

Imagine driving heavily-loaded trucks, not on well-demarcated highways but on frozen lakes and rivers. Sounds like a scene straight out of an action-packed blockbuster? Well, welcome to the life of an Ice Road Trucker! These daring professionals conquer unforgiving terrains in remote northern regions, such as Alaska and Canada–where (more often than not) access to conventional […] … learn more→

With the blockbuster success of the Barbie movie and the related expansion of Barbie branding and merchandising, educators and parents may find themselves wondering about Barbie’s original purpose: as a child’s toy. Barbie has become an icon since her introduction in 1959. On the positive side, dolls like Barbie can serve as a canvas for imaginative storytelling and role-playing. Children […] … learn more→

Every year around the world, major natural and technological phenomena (floods, forest fires, cyclones, technological accidents, etc.) cause disasters that cause considerable damage to human life and property. There is broad consensus on the importance of raising public awareness and preparing through effective risk communication. This is a global issue, supported by the United Nations in […] … learn more→

In today’s society, where immediate returns are valued, it is fair to say that short-termism is in fashion. We live in an age of technology where globalization and unprecedented social interconnectedness are changing the way we live and our social relationships, including our relationships with ourselves . In this context, the search for quick success seems to be […] … learn more→

Would you dare to pour a bucket of ice water over yourself? And pinching your cheekbones on camera until a bruise comes out? Would you lick toilet seats just to show what you’re capable of? The presence on social networks of challenges that encourage users to take certain risks and share images is so common that minors are very familiar […] … learn more→