Ever-widening divisions between Democrats and Republicans are believed to reflect deeply rooted ideological differences, but a new study points to a radically different interpretation: it may be mostly a matter of luck.
Political science
Aug 28, 2019
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New research has shown that the benchmark used by the Office for Nuclear Regulation for judging how much should be spent on nuclear safety has no basis in evidence and places insufficient value on human life. The review suggests ...
Energy & Green Tech
Feb 3, 2017
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Sociologist Matthew Salganik has teamed up with Princeton computer scientists to develop a new way for organizations to solicit ideas from large groups of people and simultaneously have those same people ...
Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2010
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Researchers from Tohoku University modeled the process by which public opinions evolve regarding the development of a geothermal power plant.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2022
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An online survey of neuroscientists in Germany and the United States found that, although in both countries researchers believe "new media" such as blogs and online social networks are important in influencing public opinion ...
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2013
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Straight denial of climate change is now relatively rare. Most people believe it is happening and is a serious problem. But many rank other issues—healthcare and the economy—as more important.
Environment
May 19, 2021
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Positive Energy today released new survey results examining Canadians' views on the role of oil and gas in Canada's current and future economy, and the respective roles of federal and provincial governments in the country's ...
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2020
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Energy shortages, climate change, pollution - some of the world's most pressing problems weigh on the shoulders of some of the world's most hard-pressed people. Michigan State University researchers aim to help them sort ...
Other
Sep 16, 2009
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A survey of public opinion in China conducted by researchers at Rice University, the National University of Singapore and the University of British Columbia shows the country's perceptions of the U.S. plummeted during the ...
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2022
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At least one in three drivers who commute to work during peak periods in most major cities do not need to do so and could significantly reduce traffic congestion by simply choosing a different time to travel, according to ...
Other
May 3, 2013
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