Democracy works for Endangered Species Act, study finds
When it comes to protecting endangered species, the power of the people is key, an analysis of listings under the U.S. Endangered Species Act finds.
Ecology
Aug 16, 2012
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Study finds racial diversity of students beneficial in higher education
(Phys.org) -- A racially diverse law student body provides educational benefits for students, their institution and society, according to a 10-year multidisciplinary research study conducted by four professors, including ...
Social Sciences
Aug 10, 2012
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New research studies policy divergence, voter polarization in elections
A study from University of Illinois economics professors demonstrates a new method to analyze the relationships among voters' issue preferences, the candidates' policy positions and voter behavior.
Social Sciences
Aug 6, 2012
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Professors: Recognizing right to education won't end inequality
It may come as a surprise, but the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to education. A pair of University of Kansas professors has authored an article arguing that even if such a right were nationally recognized, ...
Social Sciences
Jul 10, 2012
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Cafe conquerors use high-tech gadgets to make public spaces their own... for hours
Increasingly "plugged-in" customers are grabbing extra seats, counter space and table tops by using cell phones, laptops and cups of steaming hot coffee to shield others from seemingly public spaces, according to two marketing ...
Economics & Business
May 8, 2012
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The search for a job begins and ends with you
Staying motivated is always tough, but it certainly gets easier when you start seeing results. That's why keeping your spirits up during a job search can be extremely difficult. Candidates often face repeated rejection and ...
Economics & Business
Apr 24, 2012
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Contact networks have no influence on cooperation among individuals
Researchers at Carlos III University of Madrid and the University of Zaragoza theoretically predict, in a scientific study, that contact networks have no influence on cooperation among individuals.
Mathematics
Apr 2, 2012
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Facebook new college frontier for credit card marketers
Despite the two-year-old federal legislation to protect young consumers, college-age adults remain easy prey for credit card companies, which have moved off campus and on to Facebook.
Social Sciences
Mar 30, 2012
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Employers ask job seekers for Facebook passwords
(AP) -- When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password.
Internet
Mar 20, 2012
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Study: Young people not so 'green' after all
They have a reputation for being environmentally minded do-gooders. But an academic analysis of surveys spanning more than 40 years has found that today's young Americans are less interested in the environment and in conserving ...
Social Sciences
Mar 15, 2012
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