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The housing gap between young people with and without wealthy parents has nearly doubled

Among 30-year-olds with parents in the wealthiest fifth of the population, nearly seven out of ten own their own home. Among those with parents in the least wealthy fifth, the figure is around four out of ten. And the difference has grown.

20 Oct 2026 12:50 am

How do people quickly recognize what others may be feeling?

Communicating effectively with others involves recognizing emotions from faces and voices. How does the brain process and integrate emotional information from what others show and say?

19 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Frequent short-video use tracks greater wealth gap dissatisfaction among people in China

Frequent use of short-video apps is associated with lower satisfaction with one

13 Oct 2026 10:50 pm

How wearing smart textiles could transform health and safety for people with additional needs

A bra, a vest, a sock, a pillow and a pair of gloves might seem unlikely places to find technology tackling serious health, safety and communication problems. But at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), researchers are exploring how embedding sensors and electronic components into familiar textiles could help monitor changes in the body, provide vital warnings and communicate information through touch.

13 Oct 2026 12:50 am