Spitefulness linked to belief in conspiracy theories
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor: spite.
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? New research has highlighted an important factor: spite.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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