New research has analysed the mood of Twitter users in the UK and detected various changes in the mood of the public. In particular, the researchers observed a significant increase in negative mood, anger and fear, coinciding ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 16, 2012
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The dawn of artificial intelligence systems that can be used by almost anyone, like ChatGPT, has revolutionized business and alarmed policymakers and the public.
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2023
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Wavering ambition by governments and a growing belief that science is politically subjective are great causes for concern in a rapidly escalating climate crisis, an expert told AFP.
Environment
Sep 29, 2023
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While government officials have argued that "enhanced interrogation techniques" are necessary to protect American citizens, the effectiveness of such techniques has been debated. According to a recent study, when torture ...
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2012
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Members of tea party claim the movement springs from and promotes basic American conservative principles such as limited government and fiscal responsibility.
Social Sciences
May 22, 2013
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In an age of high political polarization in the United States, the popular narrative often focuses on an "us versus them" battle between the two major political parties, each accusing the other of intolerance.
Social Sciences
Dec 5, 2022
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The looks of political candidates are a key factor influencing voters, a phenomenon identified by a number of scholars in recent years. Now, a new study by MIT political scientists adds to this body of research by detailing ...
Social Sciences
Jul 18, 2011
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Words have power, but so does the language in which they're spoken, according to Margit Tavits, the Dr. William Taussig Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
Social Sciences
Dec 2, 2022
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6
Few want to even think about it, but the 2012 US election result could be clouded by problems with voting machines ... again.
Other
Nov 3, 2012
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0
It is conventional wisdom that Americans cherish democracy—but a new study by Yale political scientists reports that only a small fraction of U.S. voters are willing to sacrifice their partisan and policy interests to defend ...
Political science
Aug 10, 2020
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