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Neutrality can speed up and stabilize collective decisions, new study shows

Trying to persuade people to abandon deeply held views often backfires, leaving groups entrenched and unable to move forward. A... Read more

Computer simulation of refugee journeys improves social understanding among students

Computer simulations can help people gain a better understanding of the situation faced by migrants. This is shown by a... Read more

Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers

In recent decades, income and wealth disparities have widened significantly in many European countries. At the same time, support for... Read more

AI can sway voter behavior—EU regulations fall short, study reveals

AI systems are increasingly shaping public opinion, often in very subtle ways. A new study reveals that current legislation, such... Read more

Potential Strait of Hormuz blockade could disrupt global supply chains, study finds

A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes, could severely disrupt... Read more

Legal jargon increases guilty verdicts, reduces trust in judicial system, study finds

Jurors grappling with complex legal jargon are more likely to vote guilty while coming away less confident in their own... Read more

Mental health policy is emerging as a key voting issue for Americans, study suggests

A new University of Missouri study suggests mental health policies can play a significant role in how Americans choose political... Read more

New study shows democracy has deep global roots—not just Greece and Rome

A new study on ancient societies from around the world is rewriting what we thought we knew about democracy. A... Read more

'Conflict entrepreneurs': Examining divisive political rhetoric and the pursuit of celebrity by politicians

American politics is increasingly characterized by high levels of polarization and divisive rhetoric, despite stated preferences among voters for civility... Read more

Criminology professor co-authors study examining stereotypes against Asian women

The Asian community in the United States was microscopic six decades ago, for the wrong reasons. Because of discriminatory policies... Read more

What you study in school shapes your voting choices in adulthood

Across Europe, education has become one of the biggest dividing lines in politics, and educational qualifications are now one of... Read more

Personal change thresholds may explain why popular policies fail to spread

Why do widely supported solutions to major problems, such as climate change, so often struggle to gain real traction? A... Read more

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and X, are accessed daily by millions of people worldwide. In the weeks... Read more

Notions of 'Christendom' often miss the mark: Medieval Europe's ideas about faith and power were not so simple

During the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 5, 2026, Paula White-Cain, senior adviser to the White House Office of Faith,... Read more

Racial/ethnic disparities among people fatally shot by U.S. police vary across state lines

In a new analysis, racial and ethnic disparities in fatal shootings of U.S. residents by police varied widely between states.... Read more