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Working more hours than desired linked to poorer mental health, according to new research
Using data from more than 43,000 workers, Dr Krekel and colleagues found little evidence that people adapt to working more hours than they would like.
Wednesday 29 July 2026

The limits of inequality: why feeling poor matters in an age of abundance
Drawing on multiple disciplines, Dr Séamus Power examines why many people feel left behind despite rising living standards.
Tuesday 28 July 2026

Spotlight interview with Dr Yana Litovsky
Dr Yana Litovsky discusses her research on curiosity, information-seeking, misinformation and how we value knowledge.
Monday 6 July 2026

New research finds ecological factors, not social behaviour, explain brain size in cephalopods
Researchers found no evidence that social living is associated with larger brain size in cephalopods.
Thursday 2 July 2026

‘Buy less’ campaigns don’t work
Research shows sustainability campaigns urging people to consume less may have little impact on how people actually act.
Thursday 11 June 2026

New research finds university students experiencing increasing levels of perfectionism
Perfectionism may be contributing to wider concerns about youth mental health.
Monday 1 June 2026

New study finds one in six internet-using children across Africa and Asia experience technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse
Research examines digital dimensions of child exploitation across two regions.
Wednesday 27 May 2026

Insights from the SCORE project
Ilka Gleibs points to reasons for optimism about social science research.
Wednesday 27 May 2026

How AI is shaping elections
New research explores how people are using AI tools to engage with politics.
Friday 8 May 2026

Gender bias in venture capital distorts funding decisions
Research by Ana Barjašić and Dario Krpan shows that investors favour men over women when assessing identical business cases, shaping who receives funding, support and opportunities.
Friday 8 May 2026

Living near a park protected wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdowns, new research finds
The study shows that access to urban green spaces can improve life satisfaction and mental health, particularly during periods of crisis.
Wednesday 1 April 2026

Higher education linked to Western cultural values worldwide
Higher education is linked to Western cultural values worldwide, according to new research co-authored by LSE analysing data from 95 countries.
Monday 30 March 2026
