Two major earthquakes shook southern Turkey on February 6, 2023. Over 50,000 people lost their lives and nearly 2 million people—many of whom were Syrian refugees—were evacuated from the country's affected provinces.
Environment
Feb 7, 2024
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Shared testimonies, collective singing, silent meditation and baptism rituals—these are all activities you might find at a Christian church service on a Sunday morning in the United States. But what would it look like if ...
Social Sciences
Jan 11, 2024
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People in many parts of the United States possess few chances for the robust community engagement that underpins healthy democracies, according to a new report that for the first time maps civic opportunity across the country.
Social Sciences
Nov 13, 2023
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A new major study documents that religiously motivated legislation has taken place in all types of societies and religions—to the detriment of democratic rights. The researchers behind the study also find that religion ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2023
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An analysis of 21 billion Facebook friendships shows that children from poorer homes are likely to earn more later in life if they grow up in areas where they can become friends with wealthier kids.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2022
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A research institute's analysis has concluded that the incoming German government's plans for curbing greenhouse gas emissions are insufficient to put Germany on course to meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate accord.
Environment
Dec 3, 2021
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While many religious communities have embraced physical distancing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, some still encourage gatherings despite strong public health messages that large groups run a significant ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2020
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High school seniors' confidence in law enforcement and the justice system significantly declined from 2006 to 2017 while their faith in religious organizations and schools was comparatively higher and more stable, according ...
Social Sciences
Jun 20, 2019
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Charitable and humanitarian organizations are increasingly tapping into a $30 billion crowdfunding market, not only to raise funds but to build donors' trust by being more transparent, according to research from Indiana University's ...
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2019
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People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods, according to new research that could influence the marketing of those specialty food products.
Economics & Business
Feb 4, 2019
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