December 2025

As social media footage spreads instantly, more young concertgoers are holding back on the dance floor, leaving artists lamenting a generation afraid to move freely.

A growing aversion to nature – biophobia – is driving people indoors, weakening support for conservation and posing risks to public health and environmental protection.

Eva M. Meyersson Milgrom argues that bridging political and cultural divides begins with building friendships across lines of difference to help rediscover shared humanity.

An AARP study finds loneliness surging among adults over 45, as shrinking social circles, life transitions, and limited community engagement deepen disconnection.

A study of professional golfers finds that playing alongside someone with opposite political views slightly worsens performance, suggesting polarization may spill over into workplace productivity.

Denver’s upcoming Coba Bathhouse is set to become the city’s largest communal spa, offering thermal amenities aimed at rebuilding community when it opens in 2027.

Campers say they often make four new friends per trip, as the unplugged, community-focused environment of campgrounds encourages easy conversation, genuine connection, and shared experiences.