Legal language affects how police officers are judged
In a diverse society, attitudes and perspectives on police and policing vary based on lived experiences.Â
Social Sciences
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Sounds of nature benefit mental health and promote environmental protection
The sounds of nature could help us recover from mental fatigue, but this power may be under threat as ecosystems deteriorate and people disconnect from the natural world, according to new research published in the journal ...
Ecology
Mar 23, 2022
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Carbon labeling reduces our carbon dioxide footprint—even for those who try to remain uninformed
Climate labels informing us of a meat product's carbon footprint cause many people to opt for climate-friendlier alternatives. This applies to people who are curious about a product's carbon footprint, as well as to those ...
Environment
Mar 29, 2021
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Feedback loop means bushfire health impacts likely to be more severe with climate change
Immediate actions are needed to limit the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change that helps fuel wildfires, a Monash University study says.
Environment
Oct 12, 2020
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New model examines how societal influences affect U.S. political opinions
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first quantitative model that captures how politicized environments affect U.S. political opinion formation and evolution.
Political science
Sep 29, 2020
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What racial discrimination does to young people's wellbeing
Discrimination against minority groups can be difficult to prove. Perpetrators are typically motivated to deny their prejudices, and are not always aware of their biases.
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2020
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The psychology behind solving cold case homicides
Probing unsolved crimes from years or decades ago is a challenge for any police officer. But the task is made even more difficult because the very term "cold case" puts a dampener on expectations of success, according to ...
Social Sciences
Apr 3, 2019
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Detoxify? Drink ginger? What to do after 10 days of bad air
As firefighters begin to gain control of the Camp Fire in Butte County and rain promises to wash away much of the unhealthy air in the Bay Area, a question remains:
Health
Nov 20, 2018
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Could cyberattacks knock out lights in the US? Not so easily
Hackers likely linked to the North Korean government targeted a U.S. electricity company last month, according to a security firm that says it detected and stopped the attacks.
Security
Oct 11, 2017
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Does makeup make you feel smarter?
Does wearing makeup affect academic performance? The new study investigates the "Lipstick Effect" among college students.
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2017
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