The science of us
The article discusses the complexities of studying human behavior through various social sciences. It highlights the importance of understanding these variations in navigating contemporary issues. A new column titled 'Being Human' will explore topics such as pronatalist movements and their impact on birth rates.
- ▪Humans are complicated creatures, making their study equally complex.
- ▪The social sciences encompass up to 12 core disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
- ▪The new column 'Being Human' aims to address current issues related to human behavior, starting with the topic of birth rates.
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| Original publisher | Science News |
| Canonical URL | https://www.sciencenews.org/article/the-science-of-us-june-2026 |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-23T11:02:26.394Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-23T11:02:26.394Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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Editor's Note Science & Society The science of us By Nancy Shute Editor in Chief 2 minutes ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Humans are complicated creatures; studying them is complicated, too. The social sciences contain as many as 12 core disciplines, depending on who’s counting. And they range widely, from anthropology, psychology and sociology to more quantitative fields like economics and demographics. Being able to grasp the vast variations in human activity, from one person’s mental state to the movements of nations, is essential for navigating the chaotic times we live in.
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