Study analyzes why Black people in Maine are more likely than white people to be arrested in traffic stops
Why are Black people three to four times more likely than white people to be arrested in Portland and South Portland, Maine?
Why are Black people three to four times more likely than white people to be arrested in Portland and South Portland, Maine?
Social Sciences
Jan 12, 2023
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Consumers are less likely to perceive a negative review from someone of a Black background as credible, according to a first-of-a-kind study which explored the impact of showing race in online profile pictures and avatars.
Social Sciences
Jan 6, 2023
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Sometimes the most niche plant pathogens pack the greatest punch. Such is the case for the Florida citrus industry, which has seen a 70% decline in its orange production since the introduction of Huanglongbing (citrus greening) ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 22, 2022
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A research team led by Prof. Si Fuqi from the Hefei Institutes of physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) developed a new method to retrieve tropospheric ozone profiles. The corresponding results ...
Environment
Oct 26, 2022
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DNA profiling is frequently in the news. Public interest is sparked when DNA is used to identify a suspect or human remains, or resolves a cold case that seems all but forgotten.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 12, 2022
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In the 20th century, oceanographers mainly used two ocean-water samplers to determine the essential physical properties of seawater: Nansen bottles, made of metal with thermometers attached to record the temperature and pressure ...
Environment
Sep 14, 2022
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Researchers in North Carolina recently published a study focused on improving the health and welfare of lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles). While lionfish are visually striking (and venomous), this raises the question: ...
Ecology
Aug 23, 2022
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To increase public support for automated traffic safety cameras, regulators should emphasize the technology's ability to limit racially divisive interactions with the police, according to a Rutgers study published in the ...
Social Sciences
Jul 11, 2022
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Stress is common among teachers, and recent reports suggest it's getting worse. We need to understand the sources of this stress to improve support for teachers. Growing teacher shortages in Australia underscore the need ...
Education
Jun 3, 2022
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Money can't buy you love, but it does make your profile more attractive when it comes to online dating. New research has revealed that level of education and income are particularly important, especially for men.
Social Sciences
May 10, 2022
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