Social Sciences

 

In both ancient Roman and modern cities, population size and the wealth of the elites are related more

More than 10,000 respondents from 20 countries reveal their attitudes toward the use of AI in various occupations  more

Study shows that economic need and past actions affect whether there is cooperation or antagonism between groups more

New study predicts rise in twin births by 2100 more

A new review article highlights the untapped potential of behavioral science for public policy more

Systematic meta-analysis on online misinformation with data from over 11,500 participants in 31 experiments  more

Study examines how maternal age and multiple births affects stillbirth rates more

Study examines the link between human development and fertility in the United States more

Emission reductions from climate mitigation projects are significantly lower than claimed, a new meta-study shows. more

Longitudinal study examines organ donation rates in five countries that have changed their organ donation default policy from opt-in to opt-out.
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The year 2024 saw Max Planck scientists publishing exceptional research across disciplines. We have selected twelve highlights to share more

Researchers analyze disinformation in social media and develop ways to promote facts and fair dialogue online more

In his book, Steven Vertovec reevaluates social identities more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

The crisis in Ukraine has driven up energy prices, obscuring a dilemma that we’re likely to face in the near future - the use of fossil fuels will become more attractive again for countries that cannot afford or do not want to make the transition to renewable energies. Against this backdrop, Kai A. Konrad from the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance advocates speeding up the search for alternative uses, starting now. more

From the philhellenism of the 1820s to contemporary support for Ukraine more

It is controversial whether there is or should be a fundamental change from an industrial to a service society in rich Western nations more

Football clubs in former coal mining areas play an important role in terms of social cohesion between the now unemployed more

Why Some Information is Better Ignored more

To overcome the Coronavirus outbreak, sociopolitical and economic visions for the future are needed just as urgently as vaccines or emergency assistance from the state. A contribution by Lisa Suckert more

Raisa Sherif,  now a senior research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, talks about her work, what advice she has for girls who want to become researchers, and the challenges of becoming a researcher. more

In this video, anthropologist Rosalia Engchuan talks about her research in Indonesia. She looks at how Indonesian filmmakers respond to the challenges of their social and environmental surroundings and how they influence the development of moral values, for example, through solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. more

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology based at the research station outpost for parrot comparative cognition in the Loro Parque in Tenerife, Spain, have shown that parrots exhibit a high level of social intelligence and cooperativeness. They readily help others, even when there is no immediate opportunity for reciprocation. Moreover, they reciprocate received favours and do not appear jealous, if conspecifics obtain a better reward than themselves. more