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Community engagement and support critical factors of resilience for people displaced by war, says expert
Yaryna Andrushko, a clinical psychologist in her native Ukraine, was displaced by war in her home country in October 2022. Having never been on a plane before and despite not knowing anyone in town, she moved sight-unseen ...
Social Sciences
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Deepfakes and the law: Why Britain needs stronger protections against technology-facilitated abuse
As Britain prepares to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, the government's announcement marks an important step forward in addressing online violence against women and girls (VAWG). However, this measure ...
Social Sciences
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Civil organizing persisted during Syrian civil war, finds study
Where, when and how did civilians organize during the Syrian civil war that started in the aftermath of the Arab Spring in 2011 and lasted until the toppling of President Bashar Assad in late 2024? According to new research ...
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2025
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Broken promises are why some international students turn to seeking asylum
Canada faces a major contradiction in its immigration policies. Thousands of international students, once celebrated as "ideal immigrants," are now turning to the asylum system. As a migration policy researcher and former ...
Education
Jan 22, 2025
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Anti-climate action groups tend to arise in countries with stronger climate change efforts, study suggests
A new study suggests that countries with stronger commitments to protect the natural environment—regardless of national oil dependence or other economic interests—are more likely to see the establishment of counter climate ...
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2025
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Africa without borders could help the continent prosper. What's getting in the way?
The vision of a "borderless Africa" is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist movement.
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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New report shows social media giants obstruct independent research for political online safety
A new report by academics at Royal Holloway has highlighted the scale of obstruction major social media platforms are creating for researchers looking into political online safety. The work is published in the SocArXiv.
Political science
Jan 22, 2025
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Study debunks myths about mayoral partisanship and crime policy
A new study co-authored by Christopher Warshaw, professor of Political Science at George Washington University, reveals that the partisanship of mayors has no detectable effect on key policing and crime metrics in U.S. cities.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2025
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The economy was the big issue for youth in 2024—especially for those who didn't vote
Economic concerns motivated many voters to go to the polls in 2024, but they were even bigger priorities for young Americans who did not vote, according to a new poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on ...
Economics & Business
Jan 22, 2025
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How war and climate crisis are reshaping the global fertilizer industry
Although fertilizers are essential for global food production, they also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The war in Ukraine has caused supply chain disruptions and price increases. How can fertilizer production become ...
Economics & Business
Jan 21, 2025
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Learning your political opponents don't actually hate you can reduce toxic polarization and antidemocratic attitudes
Americans recently endured another grueling election season, offering plenty of reminders of just how polarized the U.S. has become.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2025
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Lessons from 'stop and frisk' can help Philly police use drones to improve safety without compromising civil liberties
Philadelphia's plans to expand its use of police-operated drones signals a pivotal shift in how the city seeks to protect—and surveil—its citizens.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2025
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Surveys reveal zone of possible agreement for Israeli–Palestinian peace agreement
A 2022 survey of Palestinians and Israelis identifies a set of peace deals that would be preferable to the status quo for majorities on both sides of the conflict. The work is published in the journal PNAS Nexus.
Political science
Jan 21, 2025
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Despite fears of falling trust in expert knowledge, a global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly
Five years since the start of the COVID pandemic, it can feel as if trust in the knowledge of experts and scientific evidence is in crisis.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2025
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Majority of Ukrainians 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump presidency, according to study
As Donald Trump begins his second term as President of the United States, a study led by The University of Manchester has revealed that a majority of Ukrainians hold a cautiously optimistic view of his presidency—even amid ...
Political science
Jan 20, 2025
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Report describes ways EU increasingly targeted by Russian sabotage
Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has been conducting a covert sabotage campaign against Europe. The "Bewaken en Beveiligen" (Surveillance and Security) project team at Leiden University has investigated the scale ...
Political science
Jan 20, 2025
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Economic inequality is a powerful predictor of democratic erosion, study finds
Political commentators, academics and others have been wringing their hands over threats to democracy in recent years. A new study helps us better understand one of the possible driving forces behind the erosion of democratic ...
Economics & Business
Jan 20, 2025
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Book explores social media as tool for young people to express their political views
Social media has become a key space for young people to experiment with their political voice and to hone it through interaction with others. In "Not Your Parents' Politics," authors Ioana Literat, a professor of communication, ...
Social Sciences
Jan 20, 2025
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Global study finds strong public trust in scientists
A new international study on public trust in science, conducted across 68 countries, has found that most people trust scientists and believe they should be more involved in society and policymaking. Further, a majority of ...
Social Sciences
Jan 20, 2025
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What is an oligarchy, and is the United States poised to become one?
In his farewell address, outgoing US President Joe Biden warned "an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy."
Political science
Jan 19, 2025
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