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Social Sciences May 27, 2024

Study shows relatively low number of superspreaders responsible for large portion of misinformation on Twitter

A small team of social media analysts at Indiana University has found that a major portion of tweets spreading disinformation are sent by a surprisingly small percentage of a given userbase.

Social Sciences May 27, 2024

Over 300 million young people have experienced online sexual abuse, exploitation, finds metastudy

It takes a lot to shock Kelvin Lay. My friend and colleague was responsible for setting up Africa's first dedicated child exploitation and human trafficking units, and for many years he was a senior investigating officer ...

Economics & Business Apr 18, 2024

CEOs' human concern translates into higher stock price, says study

Compassionate leadership has tangible benefits: CEOs' expressions of empathy correlate with positive stock performance, a study led by the University of Zurich shows. The researchers analyzed data from conference calls between ...

Environment Apr 15, 2024

Swiss climate policy in spotlight after court ruling

Switzerland, known for pristine countryside and snow-capped peaks, is facing scrutiny of its environmental policies after becoming the first country faulted by an international court for failing to do enough against climate ...

Economics & Business Apr 11, 2024

Survey tallies consumer attitudes toward lab-grown meat alternatives

Many consumers view conventional meats as both tastier and healthier than laboratory-grown alternatives, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report.

Political science Apr 3, 2024

Experiencing extreme weather predicts support for policies to mitigate effects of climate change

Most Americans report having personally experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to new survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center that finds support for pro-environmental government policies meant to ...

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Despite 'deep state' fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive

It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government.

Environment Mar 21, 2024

Uncovering the ripple effects of the climate crisis

No roads lead to Iquitos, a Peruvian port city surrounded by the Amazon rainforest and reachable only by river. The city's diverse communities and ways of living—including fishing and farming—were what drew Heidi Mendoza. ...

Economics & Business Mar 13, 2024

Most consumers continue to expect rising food prices: Report

Most U.S. consumers surveyed in February 2024 predicted that they would see an increase in food prices over the next 12 months. Sixty-four percent of respondents predict food prices to rise in the next year, and the average ...

Political science Mar 8, 2024

'Politicians in robes': How a sharp right turn imperiled trust in the Supreme Court

For decades, the U.S. Supreme Court was viewed as one of the few American institutions respected by Democrats and Republicans alike. It was seen as a legal institution, not a political one, strengthened by its "norms, processes, ...

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