The higher percentage of enslaved people that a U.S. county counted among its residents in 1860, the more guns its residents have in the present, according to a new analysis by researchers exploring why Americans' feelings ...
Social Sciences
Aug 19, 2022
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Although most people who commit violence tend to be teens and young adults, a new study found that the perpetrators of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda were mostly middle-aged men.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2022
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Hate crime data from the FBI is alarming. Since 2020, hate crimes have surged and continue their rancid ascent. As they continue to permeate the fabric of society, the University of Houston has been called upon by the Houston ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2022
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Off the rocky coast of southeastern Italy, two scuba divers from the financial crimes police bob in and out of the blue waters, under the curious gaze of vacationers.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2022
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An Australian-first study has found that transgender and gender diverse people face systemic abuse in Victoria's criminal justice system.
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2022
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Canada has seen an increase in gun violence in recent years. In the past few months, Montréal and its suburbs have seen numerous shootings, with some fatalities, including bystanders. There have also been several shootings ...
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2022
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Florida's marine life attracts people from all over the world—but what happens if someone gets too comfortable with the state's natural wonders?
Plants & Animals
Aug 2, 2022
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The U.S. is the world leader in incarceration rates, spending $80 billion a year to imprison 2 million people. But despite these practices aiming to help Americans feel safer, a new Penn State study suggests they may not ...
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2022
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If you want to find a safe neighborhood to live in, choose one where the residents trust each other—and have a lot of dogs to walk.
Social Sciences
Jul 5, 2022
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Advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence have sparked interest from governments that would like to use these tools for predictive policing to deter crime. Early efforts at crime prediction have been controversial, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2022
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