Spitefulness linked to belief in conspiracy theories
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor: spite.
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2025
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Political science news
Study links 'manfluencer' content to extremist radicalization in men
The extremist radicalization of boys and men by "manfluencer" Andrew Tate shares concerning parallels to other forms of radicalization, such as terrorist and religious extremism, a Monash University study has found.
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2025
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Governments can keep raiding takeaways and nail bars, but businesses will still employ undocumented migrants
The UK is far from the only country to be caught in a heated debate over its migration system and border security. Unfortunately, it is unlikely to get its response right, because the UK debate ignores a fundamental truth: ...
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2025
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New policies needed to boost gender equity in labor market
The United States is at a crossroads in the path toward gender equity in the labor market, according to Fran Blau '66, Frances Perkins Professor of ILR and professor of economics, emeritus, at the ILR School.
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2025
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'He knows how to make sure that there is no evidence': When your domestic violence abuser is a police officer
People experiencing domestic violence are often urged to report their abuse to the police. But what if your abuser is a police officer?
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2025
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Q&A: 'No credible evidence' that Ukraine has rare earth minerals, says expert
A deal that would give the U.S. a share of Ukraine's critical raw minerals could set the Eastern European country on a path to peace—but many of the details are still to come.
Economics & Business
Feb 28, 2025
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Tensions in school-community partnerships hinder sustainability of SNAP-Ed programs
New research reveals significant barriers to sustaining policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes in schools through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed)-funded partnerships. A recent research ...
Education
Feb 28, 2025
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Solar energy has become politically polarized, social media reveals
A new analysis of social media posts finds public support for solar energy remains high, though that support declined significantly from 2016 to 2022. The study also found solar power has become an increasingly polarized ...
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2025
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Only 6% of gen Z in the UK actually favor dictatorship—not half, as some reports would have you believe
America's constitutional framework was designed specifically to prevent the concentration of power and to impede any president's authoritarian aspirations. It is certainly being put to the test right now.
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2025
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Researchers find Bluesky is similarly structured to other social media, but with some unusual features
A comprehensive analysis of social media platform Bluesky provides insights into its structure, polarization and political leanings, in a new study published in PLOS One by Dorian Quelle and Alexandre Bovet, from the University ...
Social Sciences
Feb 26, 2025
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