Psychologists target root cause of soil erosion
Psychologists might hold the key to reducing soil erosion that wrecks pasture land belonging to the Maasai tribe in Tanzania.
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Understanding identity in online worlds
For Rosa Mikeal Martey, professor in Journalism and Media Communication, the relationship between identity in the offline world and identity construction in a virtual world has always been of research interest. For her dissertation, ...
Internet
May 31, 2019
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Will we ever agree to just one set of rules on the ethical development of artificial intelligence?
Australia is among 42 countries that last week signed up to a new set of policy guidelines for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Security
May 29, 2019
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Dealing with the absurdity of human existence in the face of converging catastrophes
Homo sapiens means wise human, but the name no longer suits us. As an evolutionary biologist who writes about Darwinian interpretations of human motivations and cultures, I propose that at some point we became what we are ...
Evolution
May 2, 2019
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Prominently posted rules boost participation, cut harassment online
Clear behavioral rules posted prominently on online discussions can markedly increase participation while cutting harassment, new research from Princeton University has found.
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2019
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How superstitions spread
Ancient Roman leaders once made decisions about important events, such as when to hold elections or where to build new cities, based on the presence or flight patterns of birds. Builders often omit the thirteenth floor from ...
Social Sciences
Apr 18, 2019
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Same-sex marriage legalization associated with reduced anti-gay bias in the US
A new study of evolving attitudes toward gay marriage across the U.S. suggests that state legislation has had a significant impact in reducing anti-gay bias in many parts of the country.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2019
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Economic butterfly wings can create a climate action tornado
The answer to the climate crisis could be seizing social and political tipping points where a modest intervention can lead to massive change, suggest leading University of Oxford economists.
Earth Sciences
Apr 12, 2019
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Empathy is the secret ingredient that makes cooperation – and civilization – possible
Human societies are so prosperous mostly because of how altruistic we are. Unlike other animals, people cooperate even with complete strangers. We share knowledge on Wikipedia, we show up to vote, and we work together to ...
Evolution
Apr 10, 2019
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School suspensions don't stop violence – they help students celebrate it
When school officials suspend students, the idea is to maintain a safe environment and deter violence and other problematic behavior on the school campus.
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2019
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