A disbelief in human evolution was associated with higher levels of prejudice, racist attitudes and support of discriminatory behavior against Blacks, immigrants and the LGBTQ community in the U.S., according to University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 4, 2022
7
1588
An important Maya man buried nearly 1,300 years ago led a privileged yet difficult life. The man, a diplomat named Ajpach' Waal, suffered malnutrition or illness as a child, but as an adult he helped negotiate an alliance ...
Archaeology
Mar 16, 2021
0
791
Since the 1950s, political scientists have theorized that political polarization—increased numbers of "political partisans" who view the world with an ideological bias—is associated with an inability to tolerate uncertainty ...
Political science
May 14, 2021
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728
According to psychologists, in addition to our physiological immune system we also have a behavioral one: an unconscious code of conduct that helps us stay disease-free, including a fear and avoidance of unfamiliar—and ...
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2021
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2090
Politicians around the world must be held to account for mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic, argues a senior editor at The BMJ today.
Political science
Feb 4, 2021
2
121
The world is underestimating the economic effects of climate change by trillions of dollars, according to a new study co-authored by scientists from the University of Warwick.
Environment
Oct 6, 2020
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2113
The U.S. is—and long has been—a pluralistic society that contains large immigrant communities.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2023
0
20
The media has been rife with stories about democracy in decline: the recent coup in Myanmar, the ascent of strongman Narendra Modi in India, and of course ex-President Trump's attempts to overturn the U.S. presidential election—all ...
Archaeology
Feb 18, 2021
7
1539
It is possible for corruption to lead to better environmental efficiency and improved economy in developing countries, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production.
Environment
Nov 24, 2023
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72
Americans who rely on social media as their main source of news are more likely believe false or unproven stories about important topics such as politics and COVID-19, a survey showed Monday.
Social Sciences
Feb 22, 2021
0
18
