(AP) -- Psychologists and mediators compare the political wrangling over the debt limit to a dangerous game of "chicken" with both sides racing cars at each other head-on.
Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Relationships between cooperation, competition, and society have long been pondered by psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, economists, philosophers, and mathematicians. While (as might be expected) ...
At the site of a terrorist attack, an earthquake or a tsunami, emergency responders are focused on search and rescue, and saving lives.
Social Sciences
Jul 19, 2011
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In recent years, more scientists have begun to realize that it's not enough to just do science. Researchers have to be able to explain their work in words that make the discoveries relevant and understandable to decision ...
Other
Jul 1, 2011
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Why are female foetuses aborted in China? Boys are considered a greater asset for farming, but why has the number of families in the cities who want a boy at any cost doubled?
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2011
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Research being carried out at Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the key factors in climate change and the risks to public policies that it implies. This study approaches the issue from the perspective of Sociology, ...
Social Sciences
May 31, 2011
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University of Arizona sociologist Jane Zavisca says the two countries are polar opposites when it comes to mortgage financing.
Social Sciences
May 19, 2011
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Digging in the ground to plant trees may be an excellent gateway to further involvement in politics and civic affairs, concludes a new University of Maryland study, based on work with New York City environmental volunteers.
Social Sciences
Apr 29, 2011
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Movie stars: Is there anything they can't tell us?
Social Sciences
Apr 27, 2011
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An Indiana University study examining the adoption of environmental education by schools in Israel, measured by Green School Certification, found that school change was assisted by community-based grassroots efforts, not ...
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011
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