Now that President Obama has put climate change back on the table in his second inaugural address, a new national poll finds growing public support for regulating greenhouse gas emissions and requiring utilities to switch ...
Environment
Feb 7, 2013
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Acceptance of genetically modified organisms is a complex issue linked to public perception of their potential benefits. Brian Wynne, professor of science studies at Lancaster University, tells youris.com about his long time ...
Biotechnology
Jan 17, 2013
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A majority of Norwegians would accept increased climate taxes – if the taxes are understood as targeting specific environmental purposes. Earmarking of the revenues could help to gain public acceptance for such taxes.
Environment
Nov 6, 2012
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A new study is shedding light on why many shelter dogs are unable to find new homes in Australia, despite their popularity as companion animals.
Plants & Animals
Oct 25, 2012
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded research at the University has highlighted the key role played by employers in influencing people's decisions over retirement and extending working life.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Egyptian trial of employees of four American groups that were promoting democracy was abruptly postponed earlier this week. But the crisis in U.S.-Egyptian relations continues, for reasons, according ...
Social Sciences
Mar 2, 2012
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A new University of Maryland public opinion poll finds Egyptians harboring serious doubts about their military's commitment to the revolution that ousted the Mubarak regime last spring.
Social Sciences
Nov 23, 2011
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The British appetite for zombies is becoming a growing trend. From computer games and films to organised zombie walks though Britain's cities, the proliferation of zombies seems to be everywhere. Yet, this high interest in ...
Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2011
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Flying the EU flag on public buildings on Europe Day (Monday, 9th May) has no impact on public attitudes to the EU.
Economics & Business
May 9, 2011
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A new study from the University of Haifa shows that within the private sector high levels of emotional intelligence empower positive attitudes towards the workplace; however, the same effect was not found within the public ...
Economics & Business
Dec 23, 2010
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