Cell phones have become a key element when it comes to maintaining and sharing experiences. However, they can be detrimental to natural memory and create excessive dependence
Four experts and a young Mexican man — who spent years in prison for contract killings and has since managed to get his life back on track — advocate for restorative justice
African countries face significant financial burdens that limit their ability to invest in social programs. Restructuring and other financial instruments will be key topics at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville
The fake news spiral lies in the success of online disinformation that pushes other media to produce similarly false content
Monuments are multiplying across the country just as the number of Catholics falls to historic lows, due to the rise of Evangelical Christians
Several books and essays analyze the need many people feel to take a break, disconnect from their cell phones, and enjoy life without the internet
Celebrities may be used to turning to dating app Raya for hook ups, but they are increasingly using the photo sharing platform to flirt and find love
The documentary ‘Sally’ revisits the story of the first American woman to go into space and the hurdles she faced back on Earth
The public’s view of the most privileged is rapidly deteriorating due to their growing wealth and influence. This tension is straining the social order
Mining, ranching and logging by squatters — who are acting in collusion with the Ortega government in Managua — are expanding to the Costa Rican side of this nature reserve, which is key to maintaining the biological connectivity of the Americas
Tahrir Square in Egypt, the 15-M movement in Spain, Occupy Wall Street in New York… Perhaps the most iconic image of the 2010s is that of streets taken over by massive protests. These days, it’s almost impossible to find any trace of them. Journalist Vincent Bevins tries to explain what happened to those days when the world seemed to be on fire
A state-run social media network could become an alternative to Twitter or Facebook, but it could also pose a risk to our privacy and freedom
Discussing sexist stereotypes in advertising, films, and childhood stories — along with the example set by adults — are key tools in countering the influence of misogynistic content online
Seven OnlyFans content creators have made millions from the Bop House on Instagram. But those who defend this model of eroticism clash with those who denounce its toxic dynamics
The author of the comic ‘How the Rich Plunder the Earth’ argues that Trump’s government in the US proves that ‘capitalism is becoming radicalized’
EL PAÍS visits the terminals and speak with the highly vulnerable individuals, both Spanish and foreign, who are taking shelter there
Víctor Gutiérrez, Orlando Cruz and José María River speak with EL PAÍS about their experiences as LGBTQ+ athletes in masculinized disciplines
Historical cases and scientific analysis show that the most common human reaction to disasters is to help others, a trait that defines our species and that authorities do not know how to channel
The sociological theories on cultural taste popularized by French thinker Pierre Bourdieu over 45 years ago have reached a wider audience thanks to a graphic novel by Tiphaine Rivière
New routines, such as eating alone in front of a phone, are a symptom of a growing epidemic of self-imposed isolation. Recent studies show they are causing unhappiness among more and more young people
Bangs, heavy eyeliner, black skinny jeans, and melancholy — these were the trademarks of the emo subculture, which experienced a massive boom among teenagers in the 2000s. Now, it seems to have disappeared. But could it make a comeback with Generation Alpha?
Problematic substance use leads to relational difficulties, mental health issues, and addiction, which, in the worst cases, can result in overdose deaths or suicide
The oracles of Silicon Valley want to enforce the futures they once envisioned. First, they sold us an idea of the world. Now, they intend to implement it — reshaping laws, institutions, and cultural expectations until their private fantasies become reality
A new study compares differences and similarities in the exchange of erotic messages and content by those under 25 in Spain, Colombia and Mexico
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
