Peer pressure's influence calculated by mathematician
(Phys.org) —A mathematician has calculated how peer pressure influences society.
Mathematics
Oct 9, 2013
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News tagged with group leader
'No religion' is Australia's second-largest religious group—and it's having a profound effect on our laws
The latest census results are out and the number of Australians who selected "no religion" has risen again to 38.9%, up from 30.1% in 2016.
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2022
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Branson outlines world powered by wind, solar power
Entrepreneur Richard Branson outlined a vision of the world powered by renewable energy and said it would be "pretty dreadful" if a forthcoming UN climate summit is not a success.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 25, 2015
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Fish leaders are born, not made, study finds
Leadership is an innate quality, said a fish study Wednesday that predicted trouble in animal social groups, also human ones, when natural roles are reversed.
Plants & Animals
Aug 28, 2013
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Schools can expect a year of disruption: Seven ways to support the well-being of students and staff
There's just over a week to go before term one starts across the country—except in Queensland which has pushed back the start of the school year. We are yet to see states and territory plans for how to open schools safely, ...
Education
Jan 20, 2022
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Intensive training of police leads to reduced crime, fewer arrests and more positive interactions
Scientists at the National Policing Institute, George Mason University, Arizona State University, and University of Pennsylvania conducted a study with joint support from Arnold Ventures and the National Policing Institute. ...
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2022
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How religions shape the environmental movement in Indonesia
Young environmental activist Greta Thunberg's famous quote "listen to the scientists", during her meeting with the US Congress is a clarion call for policy-makers to take steps to save the planet.
Social Sciences
Nov 11, 2019
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How should the world's governments respond if we detect an alien civilization?
Science fiction is the realm where people traditionally wrestle with the idea of contact with an ETI (Extraterrestrial Intelligence.) But now, those discussions are migrating from science fiction into more serious realms. ...
Astrobiology
Oct 6, 2022
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Targeting the social networks of group violence
A strong network of friends may be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as having a charismatic leader or a savvy battle plan, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2016
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Who's the best leader: the saint or the scrooge?
Generosity is typically regarded as a virtue. But among leaders, it can be seen as a sign of weakness, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2011
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