A sundown town is a community that prohibited Black people from staying within its borders after dark or from owning property. This was done through laws, signs, threats, harassment or violence. More than 150 years after ...
Social Sciences
Oct 14, 2026
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A research team led by Jiyoung Lee, a professor in the Department of Media and Communication, has worked with international researchers to uncover how visual contrast across social media feeds influences how quickly users ...
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2026
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Rats are on the ballot in Canadian municipal elections this fall, with several political parties promising to tackle city rat problems. While rats may seem like a niche election issue, they can point to broader societal concerns ...
Social Sciences
Oct 13, 2026
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Elections across the world faced a wide range of pressures on electoral integrity in 2025, from violence and misinformation and disinformation to electoral management malfunctions, cyberattacks and natural hazards, according ...
Political science
Oct 12, 2026
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Two cartoon characters appear on a screen. One belongs to a group of three, and the other to a group of two. Which character would you rather play with?
The Center for the Creator Economy at Syracuse University—the nation's first academic center dedicated to the advancement of interdisciplinary academics, independent research, policy engagement and support for creator-based ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2026
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A new study led by Flinders University finds both autistic and nonautistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviors in interviews stray beyond what observers consider normal. The research also undermines ...
Social Sciences
Oct 9, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology-sector issue. It's transforming how public services are organized and delivered, including settlement services for immigrants and newcomers in Canada.
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2026
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Turning people into frogs—and back into princes—is the stuff of fairy tales. But back in January 2026, this fate befell a Heber City, Utah, police officer when AI accidentally cast the spell. Transcription software picked ...
Political science
Oct 9, 2026
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How can AI provide police officers with better support in complex situations? In an interdisciplinary collaboration, researchers in police research and computing science at Umeå University have explored the opportunities ...
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2026
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