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Other Oct 19, 2022

Full-scale Noah's Ark—a showcase for US creationists

A full-sized model of Noah's Ark sitting in rural Kentucky promotes a worldview that draws visitors from across the United States—that the theory of evolution is false.

Social Sciences Oct 4, 2022

Online fandom communities can facilitate state censorship, according to new research

Authoritarian regimes worldwide have embraced the digital age. And they have been generally effective at limiting the online presence of perceived adversaries within their borders—from intellectual dissidents to transnational ...

Political science Sep 30, 2022

Most Twitter users don't follow political elites, researchers suggest

While social media platforms are the primary source of political information for a growing number of people, a majority of Twitter users do not follow either members of Congress, their president or news media, a new study ...

Economics & Business Sep 15, 2022

Increasing minimum wage may lead businesses to reduce their capital expenditures

Research conducted by Matt Gustafson, Penn State Smeal associate professor of finance and Stuart and Michele Rothstein Early Career Professor, reveals that, particularly in industries most exposed to minimum-wage labor, minimum ...

Social Sciences Aug 26, 2022

'Are we there yet?': Why long car journeys are so excruciating for your kids

As we approach the end of the school holidays, parents across the country are saying the same thing: "If I had a pound for every time I heard 'are we nearly there yet?', I'd be rich."

Social Sciences Aug 22, 2022

Researching the factors determining whether or not people become active cinemagoers

Technology has brought the cinema to our homes. Huge screens, powerful sound systems, projectors, streaming services, and even active seating and other novelties, have all conspired to keep many cinemagoers away from the ...

Social Sciences Jun 9, 2022

Gender gap: Women leaders face more scrutiny than male counterparts

More than ever before, women are reaching new heights in various fields. However, success comes at a cost—one that could have significant repercussions on their careers and personal lives.  

Political science May 3, 2022

Research exposes long-term failure of Russian propaganda in Ukraine's Donbas region

A study of thousands of stories from media outlets churning out propaganda in Ukraine's Donbas in the years after Russia's first invasion suggests that the Kremlin's disinformation campaign has long neglected any coherent ...

Social Sciences May 2, 2022

Weaponized grooming rhetoric is taking a toll on LGBTQ community and child sex abuse survivors

Grooming, a term associated with adults who sexually abuse children, has become an attack word in today's battle over anti-LGBTQ legislation and is spilling out into the broader culture wars.

Social Sciences Apr 20, 2022

How much does mainstream media matter in an election campaign? (Spoiler: More than you might think)

Despite the seismic changes that have convulsed media communications and journalism since the turn of the millennium, the mainstream media remains a formidably relevant force, including at election time.

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