The article discusses various social science topics, including the economic security of older Americans, drug use among teenagers, international benchmarks in math and science, public health preparedness, and new research on aging. It highlights that 90% of older Americans receive Social Security benefits, with women relying more on this income. Women are less likely to have pensions, and those who do receive significantly less than men. A significant portion of older women are not married, and there are disparities in employment rates between men and women. Teen drug use has declined over the years, with marijuana use being the most common, while ecstasy use has increased. The article also notes that the U.S. performs relatively well in math and science compared to other countries, but still lags behind the top performers. Public health preparedness is a concern, with many Americans feeling the country is not safer than before 9/11 and communities not prepared for disasters. The report highlights the need for federal support for state and local preparedness efforts. New research on aging explores neuroeconomics, which integrates economics, psychology, and neuroscience to understand decision-making. The article also mentions new websites and blogs that promote social science research and public policy discussions.The article discusses various social science topics, including the economic security of older Americans, drug use among teenagers, international benchmarks in math and science, public health preparedness, and new research on aging. It highlights that 90% of older Americans receive Social Security benefits, with women relying more on this income. Women are less likely to have pensions, and those who do receive significantly less than men. A significant portion of older women are not married, and there are disparities in employment rates between men and women. Teen drug use has declined over the years, with marijuana use being the most common, while ecstasy use has increased. The article also notes that the U.S. performs relatively well in math and science compared to other countries, but still lags behind the top performers. Public health preparedness is a concern, with many Americans feeling the country is not safer than before 9/11 and communities not prepared for disasters. The report highlights the need for federal support for state and local preparedness efforts. New research on aging explores neuroeconomics, which integrates economics, psychology, and neuroscience to understand decision-making. The article also mentions new websites and blogs that promote social science research and public policy discussions.