Social media superspreaders have the ability to rapidly disseminate information, regardless of its veracity. This means they can influence consequential conversations—for better or worse—related to elections, public health ...
Social Sciences
May 25, 2023
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Teenagers and their foster families often say they don't feel connected and have trouble communicating, but few resources exist that nurture their bonding. In a research paper being published in the June issue of Children ...
Social Sciences
May 12, 2014
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COVID-19 comes with a set of pressing social challenges. These include environmental catastrophes such as the Australian droughts and bushfires, and the impending crisis of global warming. Social and health issues—include ...
Social Sciences
Jun 18, 2020
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High school biology teacher Kelly Chavis knew smartphones were a distraction in her class. But not even her students realized the psychological toll of their devices until an in-class experiment that, of course, was then ...
Education
Jun 7, 2019
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In the wake of sustained protests and calls to defund police forces, cities across North America have been busily engaging in police reform.
Social Sciences
Aug 25, 2020
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Chefs are in hot demand. "Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find anyone," lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth most in-demand occupation. ...
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2024
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Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Houston area three years ago, but as another major storm threatens the upper Texas coast, a new report from the Texas Flood Registry shows the 2017 disaster's lasting impact is felt more strongly ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 27, 2020
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Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party and former U.S. President Donald Trump, while older and wealthier adult voters are happier than younger and less-wealthy ...
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2024
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Headed into 2021, COVID-19 tops the list of Americans' priorities for government to address. Health care, in general, and economic issues continue to be high on the public's agenda as well. Compared to prior years, Americans ...
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2021
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An alleged computer hacker from Britain won a court appeal Monday to block his extradition to the United States, where he faces charges in three states.
Security
Feb 5, 2018
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