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Demonstrators outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015, before the landmark Obergefell decision. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Expansion of marriage rights to same‑sex couples also expanded access to the psychological benefits that come with tying the knot

A happy marriage comes with many benefits for mental and physical health. Theory and recent research suggest same-sex couples have accessed those benefits since the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision.
Americans say the government and social media companies need to do something about misinformation and disinformation. Boris Zhitkov/Getty Images

Most Americans believe misinformation is a problem — federal research cuts will only make the problem worse

The Trump administration canceled hundreds of grants it said amounted to federal censorship, implying that those conducting misinformation research are enemies of the First Amendment. This isn’t true.
Although people and their dogs sometimes resemble each other, research suggests that compatibility may be a key element to build a positive relationship with dogs. (Shutterstock)

Do people really resemble their dogs?

Research on perceived similarities between people and their dogs aims to understand whether such perceptions are accurate and how they affect the relationship between people and their dogs.

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