Articles from category Social Sciences

Insects for lunch? Or maybe a lab-grown steak? Poles seem reluctant, but don’t say “no”

“They're making us eat insects,” “you won’t even realize you're eating bugs” – that's how the media is scaring people. A lively debate about using insects in mass food production…

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I’m working from home today. Is communicating online as effective as in person?

The global coronavirus pandemic has taught us more than just how to wash our hands thoroughly. The lockdowns imposed due to the spread of COVID-19 have also opened a new…

Headsets instead of backpacks: will VR replace traditional education?

Instead of burying their noses in books, an entire class sits with headsets strapped to their faces. Lessons take place not in a classroom but on a couch at home…

Museums you can listen to: how podcasts helped revolutionize the art world during the pandemic

The pandemic shut museum doors – but it opened entirely new channels of communication. What could no longer be seen during lockdowns could still be heard. Podcasts – online audio…

It feels somewhat luxurious here: are revitalized city centers in Poland still meant for the people who live there?

gentrification, municipal housing stock, revitalization, Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Resocialization, University of Warsaw, Department of Social Urban Studies and Conflict Studies, Institute of Applied Social Sciences

This is how a person on the autism spectrum sees the world: AI helps us understand autism

How do people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tell stories? To answer this question, a researcher from the University of Warsaw and a scientist from the Polish Academy of Sciences…

The dark side of influencer marketing: hate, challenges, and secrets

For many people, a career as an influencer seems like a dream come true: a life full of adventure, travel, and expensive gadgets. But perhaps what we see is only…

Cities like tinderboxes: Are we still living in a post-socialist matrix?

State socialism left a lasting imprint on Central and Eastern Europe. In countries that once fell within the sphere of influence of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), its…

High stakes – not just on the pitch: a closer look at the secrets of football financing

A passion for football can unite people from opposite corners of the globe. And where there’s great excitement, there’s often big money. Behind the scenes, marketing mechanisms transform fans’ enthusiasm…

How much do trees earn? Or, what salary does your pine tree deserve?

How much do trees earn? Or, what salary does your pine tree deserve? They are beautiful. They cast shade. They are home to urban wildlife. We form emotional attachments to…

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