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Press reporting on nuclear waste disposal: National models of watchdog journalism?
The leading newspapers in two nuclear waste management forerunner countries, Finland and France, fulfill their 'watchdog' roles in highly distinct ways. The Finnish Helsingin Sanomat (HS) tends to reproduce government and ...
Social Sciences
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New research framework proposes equitable approach to preventing gun violence
The mass shootings in Atlanta and Colorado in March again put a spotlight on gun violence in America and sparked renewed discussion about prevention policy. Despite a global pandemic, 2020 recorded the highest-ever number ...
Social Sciences
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Do more privately owned firearms lead to more firearm violence?
Do more privately owned firearms lead to more firearm violence? This question is widely discussed and studied, in particular in the US, where firearm injuries are one of the leading causes of death. European research on the ...
Social Sciences
7 hours ago
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The United States is at risk of an armed anti-police insurgency, researcher says
The killings of African Americans at the hands of police officers has continued unabated in the United States. In the past year, the deaths of Breonna Taylor in her bed and George Floyd by public asphyxiation are two of the ...
Social Sciences
7 hours ago
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Officials, voters, show greater concern about ocean waste after kids' presentations
A new study from North Carolina State University found that, on average, voters and local leaders showed greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean after watching kids' presentations.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2021
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Research shows the need to address the root cause of far-right extremism
A new report from Swinburne researchers helps to explain why far-right extremism is on the rise and what we can do to stop it. It says that if we want to tackle right-wing extremism, we should start at the root: misogyny.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2021
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Ag policy in India needs to account for domestic workload
Women's increased agricultural labor during harvest season, in addition to domestic house care, often comes at the cost of their health, according to new research from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition ...
Economics & Business
Apr 14, 2021
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COVID-19, lies and statistics: Corruption and the pandemic
From Brazil to the Philippines, secretive governments across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by covering up data and bypassing public procurement rules, undermining trust in health systems, fuelling anti-vaxxers ...
Social Sciences
Apr 14, 2021
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More exposure to political TV ads heightens anxiety
We've all seen them: political ads on television that promise doom and gloom if Candidate X is elected, and how all your problems will be solved if you choose Candidate Y. And Candidate Y, of course, approves this message.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2021
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National narcissists likely to support greenwashing campaigns to improve nation's image
New research by the University of Kent and the SWPS University has discovered that national narcissists are more likely to support greenwashing (misleading information about the environmental benefits of a product, a company ...
Political science
Apr 13, 2021
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Private sector action may be linchpin to conservative support on climate change
Private sector initiatives may be the key to spurring climate action across the political spectrum, particularly among moderates and conservatives.
Economics & Business
Apr 13, 2021
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Biden's call for gun control 'good first steps,' says expert
In the wake of several deadly mass shootings, President Biden announced a list of executive orders last Thursday aimed at reducing gun-related violence, and called for Congress to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. ...
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2021
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Americans are super-spreaders of COVID-19 misinformation: study
Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading from the United States into Canada, undermining efforts to mitigate the pandemic. A study led by McGill University shows that Canadians who use social media are more likely to consume ...
Social Sciences
Apr 06, 2021
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Texans blame variety of factors for severity of winter storm, support reform attempts
After an unprecedented winter storm left more than 100 dead and millions without power, Texans call for better preparation through winterization and improved energy reserves, and they support legislative proposals that require ...
Economics & Business
Apr 05, 2021
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Radicalization to extremist ideologies is often triggered by negative life events
People who radicalize to extremist ideologies often are triggered by negative life events or exposure to propaganda, and those who escape from extreme groups frequently are aided by an individual or group that intervenes ...
Social Sciences
Apr 02, 2021
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Social cost of carbon: What is it, and why do we need to calculate it?
There are many policies that could potentially curb carbon dioxide emissions and slow global warming. Some are projected to cost trillions of dollars for governments and taxpayers. And yet, society will also pay a price if ...
Social Sciences
Apr 02, 2021
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Increased migration at U.S. border linked to climate change, violence in Central America
Thousands of families and children from Central America continue to arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the Biden Administration is developing strategies to address these migration challenges. Given that the number of migrants ...
Social Sciences
Apr 02, 2021
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Children boycotted sugar to protest slavery and support abolitionists in 1790s-1830s
Children around the country gave up sweets and cakes hundreds of years ago as part of a sugar boycott to protest against slavery, a study shows.
Social Sciences
Apr 02, 2021
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Why the middle is neglected in politics and other spectrums
When people talk about the political spectrum, it's often in reference to "opposite sides." Whether the sides are "conservatives versus liberals," "Republicans versus Democrats," or "left versus right," the center is rarely ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2021
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Assault weapon ban significantly reduces mass shooting
A federal assault weapon ban was highly effective in reducing public mass shootings, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study just published in a pre-print.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2021
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