Talking with people at gun shows about suicide prevention and the risks of unsecured firearms can nudge them to lock up their weapons, a new study shows.

Americans are essentially speaking separate, polarized languages, an analysis of words in cable news video comments indicates.

Brain scans of liberals and conservatives indicate "a neural basis to partisan biases, and some language especially drives polarization."

The pandemic has made livestreamed worship services the new normal, but research finds an existing and growing role for technology in religious life.

How does religion factor into the presidential election for evangelical voters? An expert digs into faith and politics in the US.

Characters in children's television shows can shape kids' opinions and preferences, but STEM programming largely leave Latinx and female characters out.

Is trick-or-treating okay this year? Can you safely leave candy out for any costumed kids? Experts break down what's safe for your Halloween.

Elections are strange in 2020. Political scientists offer guidance on conspiracy theories, democratic backsliding, and voting by mail.

A closer look at the data says no, women don't sabotage their own earnings to align with the "male breadwinner norm."

While the number of college-age young adults drinking has fallen, the number using marijuana, or both marijuana and alcohol, is up, researchers say.