New forms of digital media have made it easier for citizens to donate to politicians, start petitions, watch video of campaign-trail gaffes—and of course, offer their own opinions to a large audience. Are these fundamental ...
Social Sciences
Jul 13, 2015
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The foundation of the human population explosion, commonly attributed to a sudden surge in industrialization and public health during the 18th and 19th centuries, was actually laid as far back as 2,000 years ago, suggests ...
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2014
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Throughout our history environmental problems have contributed to collapses of civilizations. A new paper published yesterday in Proceedings of the Royal Society B addresses the likelihood that we are facing a global collapse ...
Environment
Jan 11, 2013
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(Phys.org)—Democrats and Republicans may find it increasingly challenging to bridge the partisan divide when their memberships in political organizations remain polarized.
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2012
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Some 32 social scientists and researchers from around the world, including a Senior Sustainability Scholar at Arizona State University, have concluded that fundamental reforms of global environmental governance are needed ...
Environment
Mar 15, 2012
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Prehistoric Eurasian nomads are commonly perceived as horse riding bandits who utilized their mobility and military skill to antagonize ancient civilizations such as the Chinese, Persians, and Greeks. Although some historical ...
Archaeology
Feb 24, 2012
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Despite the fears of some scholars and pundits, most political partisans don't avoid news and opinion sources that contradict their own beliefs, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Jan 31, 2012
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(AP) -- Democracy activists are not the only ones unhappy with a slow pace of electoral reform in Hong Kong.
Environment
Jun 26, 2010
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