Given the alarming pace of climate change, it is increasingly important to understand what factors motivate people to take action—or not—on environmental issues. A recent study in Sustainability Science shows that deeply ...
Environment
Oct 15, 2019
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Give me your Christian, your female, your English-speaking with a good education? While not the words on the Statue of Liberty, these seem to be the kinds of refugees that the American public prefers—according to a new ...
Social Sciences
Oct 10, 2019
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A Rice University study examining the social and political reactions of people in post-Hurricane Harvey Houston found that while first-time flood victims may still feel strong ties to their neighborhoods, this emotional attachment ...
Social Sciences
Sep 12, 2019
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Although Americans have faced waves of social, technological and economic disruption over the last few decades, a new study indicates that their perceptions of available social support have remained steady and, in some cases, ...
Social Sciences
Jun 14, 2019
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A Victoria University of Wellington study has shown that people build their passwords from personal information for a variety of reasons including to invoke important memories or achieve future goals.
Security
May 28, 2019
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The rising cost of housing continues to be the single biggest factor undermining residents' satisfaction with life in Los Angeles County, according to the fourth annual Quality of Life Index.
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2019
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According to a January public opinion survey, "Record numbers of Americans say they care about global warming."
Environment
Feb 4, 2019
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As the United States moves closer to developing offshore wind farms, one of the most important questions for coastal communities is how those wind farms are going to affect recreation and tourism.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 3, 2019
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American teenagers love their smartphone apps, but many are avoiding them, due to fears about privacy and location tracking.
Software
Aug 22, 2013
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The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has released results of a major survey exploring resilience of people and neighborhoods directly affected by Superstorm Sandy.
Social Sciences
Jun 24, 2013
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