AI-generated impersonations of political figures are judged by members of the public to be more authentic, relevant and coherent than the speakers' actual debate responses, according to a study appearing in PLOS One, written ...
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2026
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They knew their gesture was futile and could have serious personal repercussions, but that didn't stop more than 1.5 million Russians from signing anti-war petitions after their country invaded Ukraine.
Social Sciences
Jul 1, 2026
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With Canada Day almost upon us, some new Canadians will celebrate in nationwide citizenship ceremonies—but countless migrants are facing the reality that they may never reach that milestone.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2026
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Australia has spent much of the past two years responding to anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate as separate problems. But our latest research suggests they have something important in common.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2026
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Parole candidates may be evaluated more favorably when they discuss their crimes using cultural frames more common among White Americans than among Black, Hispanic and East Asian Americans, according to a study.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2026
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A chatbot can reduce prejudice against trans people—at least temporarily. Prejudice toward marginalized groups can be reduced through storytelling and empathetic, one-on-one conversations. Prior work has shown that these ...
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2026
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The recent Israeli–United States war with Iran sent oil prices soaring worldwide, and Canada was no exception. In some regions, gasoline passed $2 per liter.
Political science
Jun 29, 2026
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The study, by researchers Chase Foster (King's College London) and Jeffry Frieden (Columbia University), analyzed 134 national elections in 16 countries between 1990 and 2021, alongside data from 11 waves of the European ...
Economics & Business
Jun 28, 2026
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Investigative interviewing—the process of obtaining accurate and complete accounts from victims, witnesses and suspects—is the lifeblood of the criminal justice system.
Political science
Jun 26, 2026
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In Estonian schools, social studies classes provide a thorough education on what democracy is and what it means to be a citizen. However, knowledge alone is not enough to foster active citizenship or reduce the differences ...
Education
Jun 26, 2026
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