Society

Los Angeles will host a sperm racing competition backed by over a million dollars in funding. A teenage millionaire concerned about men’s sexual health is behind the initiative

A study describes the psychological disorder that lies behind the uncontrollable impulse to steal: it is very little studied and surrounded by a layer of stigma that complicates diagnosis

In an increasingly uncertain and stressful world, watching others perform inane and repetitive tasks can bring a certain peace

‘The Telepathy Tapes’ has been one of the most listened-to podcasts in the US and UK for months. It studies the existence of telepathy in young people with nonverbal autism, but several specialists warn of the dearth of scientific evidence and the potential to create harmful myths for families living with this disorder

Critics say Elon Musk and Donald Trump are the high ‘priests’ of this phenomenon, warning that the unchecked use of AI could make the end of informed societies

A study confirms that the wealthy live longer than the poor globally, and that differences between social classes are much more pronounced in the US

A new study reveals that in states with tighter restrictions on reproductive rights, births have risen, especially among Latinas

Heritage pride in the samba schools of Rio de Janeiro is just one important symbol of a 3,000-plus-word legacy that is still subject to stigma

El Salvador’s woes are hitting the Cortéz family hard. The mother lost a daughter after she was denied an abortion. Her son was detained amid the gang war – even though he maintains his innocence – while a third child had to migrate

Closed online communities and platforms offer us an accessible, aspirational, and increasingly cloned universe. And, following the dictates of ‘likes,’ algorithms erase differences and identities and transform us into passive users. Are we losing our personality?

The executive director of the Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas warns that the fall in border crossings does not solve the migration crisis

The writer, one of the United States’ most prominent feminists, speaks out about the attacks on women’s autonomy in her country

Avoiding places or activities that provoke anxiety leads those who suffer from this disorder to seek refuge, so as not to relive this debilitating feeling

The co-founder of the NGO Valientes warns that, since the pandemic, this crime has been more prevalent in cities such as Cartagena, Medellín and Bogotá, and digital threats have increased

The struggle of Latin American women is more urgent than ever in the face of setbacks across the continent. These eight women are at the forefront of the resistance: defending their threatened rights and fighting for those they have yet to secure

The latest clips from Donald Trump and Spain’s Popular Party are the most recent examples of this technology, which for now aims more to surprise than to deceive

Nearly 80% of those born between 1997 and 2012 have strict criteria when it comes to what they eat and drink

A scientific review explores the gender gap in life satisfaction and finds that, despite socioeconomic advances in equality, women are experiencing more emotional distress compared to men

The dean of the Graduate School of Architecture at Columbia University believes that we must commit to an ‘interspecies alliance.’ Buildings must not only be sustainable: they must also heal the ecology 

We thought the world would always get better. That we would achieve greater levels of well-being and happiness, and that it was natural for children to be better off than their parents. But after decades of progress, we are facing times of great uncertainty: it is difficult to imagine a future in a context of wars, populism and natural disasters. What is progress today? Is it still possible?

According to scientific evidence, more than 70% of progenitors display preferential treatment towards one of their kids — though only 10% admit to having a descendant of choice

An increase in the obese and overweight population, and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, are among the factors that explain the trend

The clinical psychology professor has been working at the border for a decade, where he has witnessed all kinds of abuse and suffering. Now he is ‘very concerned of what’s to come’ under Trump’s second term

A Pakistani court ruling declared the arrangement orchestrated by her father from Barcelona and against her will illegal