Surveys of scientists show women and young academics suffered most during pandemic and may face long-term career consequences

Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.

Timothy P. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~9 min

Household mixing during COVID-19: our research suggests adherence to lockdowns in England declined over time

We analysed mobility data provided by almost one million people in England between January 2020 and May 2021, seeking to understand trends in residential visits during the pandemic.

Mengdie Zhuang, Lecturer in Data Science, University of Sheffield • conversation
Nov. 25, 2021 ~7 min


Thinking objectively about romantic conflicts could lead to fewer future disagreements

Disputes are normal in romantic partnerships, but learning to see them from an outsider’s perspective, rather than your biased point of view, could be the key to cutting down on conflicts.

Lindsey Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida • conversation
Aug. 19, 2021 ~5 min

Domestic violence 911 calls increased during lockdown, but official police reports and arrests declined

A change in how witnesses, victims and authorities respond to domestic violence reports paired with limited social services placed victims in a vulnerable position during the pandemic.

Jillian B. Carr, Assistant Professor of Economics, Purdue University • conversation
July 27, 2021 ~7 min

Human behaviour: what scientists have learned about it from the pandemic

A society in crisis is more than the sum of its flawed parts.

Stephen Reicher, Bishop Wardlaw Professor in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of St Andrews • conversation
July 1, 2021 ~8 min

The neuroscience behind why your brain may need time to adjust to 'un-social distancing'

Ready to party post-pandemic, but at the same time feeling shy? Here's how social isolation affects the brain – and what research suggests about the effects of resocialization.

Kareem Clark, Postdoctoral Associate in Neuroscience, Virginia Tech • conversation
June 28, 2021 ~8 min

Endurance got us through multiple lockdowns, and it'll help us coming out of the pandemic too

Endurance is a surprisingly progressive way of creating a better future.

Felix Ringel, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Durham University • conversation
June 1, 2021 ~7 min

Pregnancy during COVID-19 lockdown: How the pandemic has affected new mothers

Pregnant women's experiences can affect their babies' health, even into adulthood. Researchers know societywide stresses can lead to these long-term consequences – and the pandemic likely fits the bill.

Alyssa Morris, Ph.D. Student in Clinical Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
May 19, 2021 ~10 min


Have introverts really fared better in lockdown?

Popular opinion has it that introverts are thriving in lockdown – but studies paint a different picture.

Lis Ku, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, De Montfort University • conversation
April 12, 2021 ~8 min

Lockdown mental fatigue rapidly reversed by social contact, study finds

The study found people bounce back from their mental sluggishness soon after emerging from isolation.

Joanne Ingram, Lecturer in Psychology, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
April 6, 2021 ~6 min

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