The 25 happiest US city park systems, ranked by scientists
Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park—the bigger the better—and try taking a walk outdoors.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2022
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News tagged with media posts
Researchers map wildlife and infrastructure to maximize tourism in Costa Rica
With lush green jungles brimming with wildlife, Costa Rica has become a global tourism hotspot—and government leaders would like to keep it that way. They worked with researchers from the Stanford Natural Capital Project ...
Ecology
Feb 28, 2022
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Study: Bots on Twitter have less influence than celebrities
Messages posted by bots on divisive issues such as Brexit, immigration or climate have far less impact on users' views than those from famous people and influencers, researchers say.
Social Sciences
Feb 18, 2022
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Beijing's scant snow offers a glimpse at the uncertainty, and risks, of future Winter Olympics
The postcards and posters from most Winter Olympics call attention to the thick powder and ice-covered mountains we expect from winter mountain sports. But this year will be a little different.
Environment
Feb 4, 2022
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Psychology of trophy hunting: Why some people kill animals for sport
Do you have any desire to stalk and kill an elephant? Probably not, but some relish the idea.
Other
Feb 4, 2022
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ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves—but so far, few have actually done so
My Facebook feed exploded shortly after noon on Dec. 20, 2021, with news from friends and family in northern California: A "big one!" The 6.2 magnitude earthquake they'd just experienced had its epicenter on the coast near ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 21, 2022
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Radicalization pipelines: How targeted advertising on social media drives people to extremes
Have you had the experience of looking at some product online and then seeing ads for it all over your social media feed? Far from coincidence, these instances of eerily accurate advertising provide glimpses into the behind-the-scenes ...
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2022
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Social media firms can tackle wildlife trade
Wildlife trading on social media is a complex issue—but tech firms can take steps to tackle it, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2021
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Social media 'likes' found to positively influence healthy food choices
Social media users who view images of healthy foods that have been heavily endorsed with 'likes' are more likely to make healthier food choices, a new study has found.
Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2021
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Why we missed hugs
Rose Gagnon could not hug her grandchildren for several months.
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2021
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