Drastic shifts in public opinion in the last decade have seen an uptick in gay and lesbian candidates running for—and winning—public office as never before.
Social Sciences
Sep 5, 2016
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Conservatives are less interested than liberals in viewing novel scientific data, according to a psychology researcher at The University of Alabama.
Social Sciences
Jul 12, 2016
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Boredom may be contributing to a widening of political views among voters, according to a new study by researchers from King's College London and the University of Limerick.
Social Sciences
Jul 7, 2016
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LGBT rights and protections are scarce in constitutions around the world, UCLA study findsFSPH WORLD's study provides global analysis of constitutional rights based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Social Sciences
Jun 28, 2016
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The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has issued a statement about the dangers of invasive species and the potential threats they pose to U.S. national interests by undermining food security, trade agreements, forest ...
Ecology
Apr 28, 2016
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The public's understanding of genetics, particularly as a cause of sexual orientation, can influence the level of stereotypical behavior, according to a new study by two University of Kansas researchers.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2016
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Yeast has been a friend to humanity since ancient times, when people first learned to harness the organism to make bread and brew beer.
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 21, 2016
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Birds that migrate the greatest distances have more new neurons in the regions of the brain responsible for navigation and spatial orientation, suggests a new paper published in Scientific Reports.
Plants & Animals
Feb 24, 2016
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The Oriental fruit fly, which all but shut down south Florida's $1.6 billion agricultural industry when it was discovered in the state last year, has been "successfully eradicated," authorities said Wednesday.
Ecology
Feb 17, 2016
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A genetic study on the courtship behavior of mutant fruit flies may illuminate human sexual orientation.
Plants & Animals
Feb 17, 2016
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