News coverage of Washington politicians and their rhetoric appears to have less influence on the American public compared to other news coverage, according to a study by a Michigan State University political scientist.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2011
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Surveys have shown that the public pays little attention to foreign policy, but politicians regularly cite the importance of public support for military actions overseas. Now, a new study has found that these responses may ...
Other
Dec 1, 2009
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Occam's razor—the principle that when faced with competing explanations, we should choose the simplest that fits the facts—is not just a tool of science. Occam's razor is science, insists a renowned molecular geneticist ...
Other
Dec 19, 2023
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In a comprehensive analysis of news consumption across the globe, a recent report by Reuters concluded that "interest in news continues to decline, fueling disengagement and selective news avoidance." In the 46 countries ...
Social Sciences
Oct 19, 2023
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People are more likely to condemn COVID rule-breaking by those who have opposing political views to their own, according to research by Nottingham Trent University.
Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2022
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We all live and work in a scientific world, even those who perceive their realm to be within the arts and humanities. At no time is this more apparent than at the height of a global pandemic. The impact of science on our ...
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2021
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On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the first installment of their sixth assessment report. As expected, the report makes for bleak reading.
Environment
Aug 12, 2021
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Here's positive news during these times of turmoil, strife and political divide: in some ways, conservatives and liberals are not that different.
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2020
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Science fiction is brimming with visions of the future and the many wondrous things the human race can achieve. But it is full of warnings too—and we should be careful to take heed of some of the big messages that are more ...
Other
Aug 28, 2019
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A team of researchers led by the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Science recently concluded a study to better understand the factors influencing the spread of conservation ...
Ecology
Mar 3, 2015
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