Research by Vanderbilt's Latin American Public Opinion Lab found that in Haiti, the COVID-19 pandemic rallied support for the incumbent administration, even though the public's commitment to it and to democracy itself was ...
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2021
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Last year one of my students in a history of science class commented that "no one knows which doctors to trust because they are politicizing the pandemic, just like politicians are." The interactions between science and politics ...
Education
May 26, 2021
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On 17 May 2021, the UK moved to step three of the Government's Roadmap out of Lockdown—which allowed for the lifting of a ban on foreign travel. Yet, traveling to amber and red list countries still carries strict regulations. ...
Economics & Business
May 25, 2021
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Straight denial of climate change is now relatively rare. Most people believe it is happening and is a serious problem. But many rank other issues—healthcare and the economy—as more important.
Environment
May 19, 2021
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The different personalities of global leaders have influenced their reaction to the coronavirus pandemic, a new study shows.
Social Sciences
May 19, 2021
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An analysis of Twitter activity between March 1 and Aug. 1, 2020, found strong support by U.S. users for wearing face coverings and that a media focus on anti-mask opinions fueled the rhetoric of those opposed, report University ...
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2021
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Wildlife tourism including white shark cage-diving is growing in popularity, but these industries remain highly contentious amongst tourists, conservationists, and scientists alike.
Plants & Animals
Mar 1, 2021
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I've studied Canadian climate policy debates for three decades. Over that time, by my count, there has been seven national climate targets and nine climate plans. None has been credible—with the exception of the plan released ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2020
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Most public opinion polls correctly predicted the winning candidate in the 2020 U.S. presidential election—but on average, they overestimated the margin by which Democrat Joe Biden would beat Republican incumbent Donald ...
Political science
Nov 18, 2020
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Climate change is an emotionally charged topic that can stir political arguments and inspire people to take action. How people talk about it, especially news media and organizations dedicated to combating the issue, can influence ...
Environment
Nov 16, 2020
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