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Empowering people, saving the planet: A case for direct democracy

A new study by Prof. Yacov Tsur from the Department of Environmental Economics and Management at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers valuable insights into the relationship between democracy's attributes and greenhouse ...

Refugees face particularly high housing instability, finds study

Refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants, signaling greater instability, according to a new study published in Genus. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Although based ...

How to lead through uncertainty

Where do we stand when the ground underneath us is shifting? What if the ground doesn't stop shifting and an acceptable "new normal" never emerges?

How the far right is evolving and growing in Canada

In early 2022, thousands of Canadians descended on Ottawa as part of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" in protest of the government's pandemic-related restrictions. Many were opposed to the government's power to impose lockdowns, ...

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Political abuse on X is a global, widespread and cross-partisan phenomenon, says study
Social Sciences
Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises
Social Sciences
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it's not, says sociologist
Social Sciences
Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence
Economics & Business
Chinese firms turn to executives with global expertise to counter trade war impact
Social Sciences
Benevolent sexism competed with hypermasculinity in high-stakes campaigns in the US and Ireland
Social Sciences
Women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture—and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave
Political science
Czechoslovak intelligence operations in Cyprus during the Cold War revealed
Social Sciences
Xenophobia and anti-Semitic attitudes also on the rise in western Germany, finds study
Social Sciences
Decentralized social media 'increases citizen empowerment,' says study
Political science
Papal elections aren't always as dramatic as 'Conclave,' but the history behind the process is, says historian
Social Sciences
We knew offshore detention was bad for mental health of those seeking asylum—our research shows exactly how bad
Political science
Populist parties thrive on discontent: The data proves it
Education
Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it. How we tackled that challenge head on
Political science
Book examines the appeal of military rule
Social Sciences
Canada's immigration strategy: How reduced targets can preserve positive attitudes
Political science
Data suggest vast majority of Trump voters believe American values and prosperity are 'under threat'
Social Sciences
Gender inequality ingrained in global climate negotiations, say researchers
Political science
Understanding causes of echo chambers: Political news selective exposure across countries
Political science
Despite many crises, most Latin American democracies are still working

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Condensed Matter
New method of generating eco-friendly energy uses piezoelectricity
Nanomaterials
Electrochemistry unlocks a new type of palladium hydride nanoparticle
Condensed Matter
Physicists explain how fractional charge in pentalayer graphene could work
Astronomy
New giant radio galaxy discovered with MeerKAT
Archaeology
First ever goat-fish petroglyph reveals Egyptian understanding of zodiac symbols
Evolution
Human evolution in an AI world: Predicting changes in brain size, attention and social behaviors
Quantum Physics
Experiment suggests quantum computers can coordinate actions of moving devices
Materials Science
Novel crystals can harvest water from air without any energy input
Environment
Researchers track PFAS, microplastics from landfills to treatment plants
Plasma Physics
Aligning the quantum property known as spin for fusion fuels could make it easier to generate electricity economically
Molecular & Computational biology
Advances in Y chromosome analysis aid in horse breeding and conservation
Plants & Animals
Calculating the energy costs of color changing in ruby octopuses
Archaeology
Hunter-gatherer study helps explain how children have learned for 99% of human history
General Physics
Physicists use sliding seeds to better understand landslides and rock avalanches
Biochemistry
Predicting the mode of action of new anti-cancer compounds with AI
Plants & Animals
Genetic analysis of hazelnut trees in British Columbia shows wide dispersal by Indigenous people
Optics & Photonics
New theory reveals the shape of a single photon
Social Sciences
Social media users probably won't read beyond this headline, researchers say
Plants & Animals
Blind cavefish study provides new insights into the evolution of neurons in vertebrate brains
Earth Sciences
Groundwater pumping drives rapid sinking in California, study shows

Q&A: Navigating the minefield of election disinformation

With the U.S. general election less than a week away, social media platforms and online spaces are saturated with a deluge of campaign ads and messaging. A concerning mix of disinformation and misinformation is woven into ...