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Online comments can shape how political social media content is perceived
Online comments can shape how social media content about politics is perceived, even when people's opinions are hard to change, a new study shows. The new research suggests that while attitudes may be stable, the way people ...
Social Sciences
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Hacks, doxxing and deepfakes: Are we overexposed as a society?
An Iran-linked hacktivist group recently claimed to have hacked into the private emails of Kash Patel, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, posting photos and documents online.
Political science
Apr 8, 2026
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Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'
Differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have not increased over the past 40 years; in fact, they have decreased, according to a study conducted by sociologists Anuschka Peelen and Jochem Tolsma of Radboud ...
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2026
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'We are living with disinformation. We are not going to eradicate it,' global expert argues
Disinformation communicated by and on behalf of foreign powers is now part and parcel of digital statecraft in the information age, an expert from Cardiff University has said.
Economics & Business
Apr 7, 2026
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Why AI shouldn't be used even to decide 'simple' court cases
In just a few years, generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has brought about significant changes in many industries, from health care to education, entertainment to finance, and even law.
Political science
Apr 7, 2026
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Why we're skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens
If you've poured your heart out on social media about a political issue, it might have felt cathartic—but likely was not persuasive, Cornell research finds. Americans are skeptical of emotional comments they see in their ...
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2026
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Natural disasters trigger 69% surge in public protests across Latin America, research finds
When a natural disaster strikes a Latin American community, the damage doesn't stop at downed power lines and flooded streets. A new study finds that disasters trigger a 69% spike in public protests in affected districts, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2026
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AI reveals hidden connections within legal systems
As governments worldwide explore how artificial intelligence can transform decision-making, a recent study from Sultan Qaboos University demonstrates how AI can uncover hidden connections within legal systems—offering a powerful ...
Political science
Apr 6, 2026
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Study points to opportunity for governments to work with public on use of AI
A major new study suggests people's direct experience with artificial intelligence has little impact on their views about its role in government decision-making—while factual information about the technology can significantly ...
Political science
Apr 5, 2026
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Study examines diversity of Black perspectives on race relations
A new Rice University study offers one of the first national measures of a viewpoint called "racial realism" and considers how it fits into the broader spectrum of perspectives Black Americans hold about race relations.
Political science
Apr 3, 2026
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Conventional weapons normalized mass violence, researcher argues
Conventional weapons are generally presented as controllable, proportionate and morally acceptable, unlike weapons of mass destruction. It is this assumption that is challenged by research conducted by Julien Pomarède at ...
Political science
Apr 2, 2026
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Governments, beware: Why it's so hard to invest in risk prevention
Governments cutting hundreds of millions of euros in pandemic funding, just a few years after a pandemic. Billions spent on compensation after a flood, rather than on prevention beforehand. Governments find it difficult to ...
Economics & Business
Apr 2, 2026
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Study finds some dark web users share traits with those involved in crime
The dark web is sometimes seen as a shadowy part of the internet, but it also has legitimate uses, including accessing censored information and sharing files securely. Its anonymity and privacy features, however, can make ...
Social Sciences
Apr 1, 2026
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Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy?
Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may not determine whether people are satisfied with democracy.
Political science
Mar 31, 2026
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What builds cohesion in diverse societies? Brain scans point to shared national identity cues
The brain? It has a flexible social perception. In interactions with people from different ethnic groups, it tends to respond more inclusively when a shared national identity is made salient. A study, by the University of ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2026
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COVID-19 pandemic nudged young people in the UK toward extremism, according to recent data
As the UK entered COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, security services and counterterrorism officials warned of a new threat forming in young people's bedrooms. Superintendent Matthew Davison, head of Prevent North-East, cautioned ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2026
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In civil war, trauma from intragroup can cause more pain than intergroup violence
Violence perpetrated by members of one's own ethnic group produces up to five times more trauma than violence from opposing groups. Joan Barceló and Keshana Ratnasingham examined mental health outcomes among Tamil civilians ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2026
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Ending birthright citizenship would impact Asians and Latinos most, study finds
Established in 1868 with the ratification of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, birthright citizenship grants citizenship to all persons born on U.S. soil regardless of the parents' citizenship status. If birthright ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2026
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New forensic tool provides intelligence to link serial killer victims by analyzing facial similarities
Researchers at Murdoch University have developed a forensic intelligence tool which could help police link the victims of serial offenders by analyzing their facial appearance. The study, "Development of face similarity linkage ...
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2026
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What learning English means to migrants
It is widely accepted that learning English is essential for many adult migrants who move to the UK. Yet in the last census, over 1 million residents in England and Wales reported not speaking English well or at all.
Education
Mar 30, 2026
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