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Study: Information about climate-induced migration spurs negative attitudes about immigrants
Reading about climate-induced immigration prompted negative, nativist attitudes among people toward the affected migrants—an unintended, perhaps even paradoxical effect of... Read more
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Q&A: Bringing the debt ceiling down to our level
Much ado about the debt ceiling the past couple months. As the issue plays on (and on and on) in... Read more
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Climate change believers are more likely to cooperate with strangers, research finds
People's willingness to believe in climate change varies greatly, as does their willingness to engage in pro-environmental behavior, such as... Read more
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Collaboration could prevent severe energy scarcity in Europe
Prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, Europe sourced a great deal of natural gas from Russia. But... Read more
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Report: A growing share of Hong Kong people support same-sex couples' rights
A new report shows that Hong Kong public opinion on same-sex couples' rights has changed markedly over the past ten... Read more
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Online search data shows Russian morale remained low and 'tacit dissent' spiked after invasion of Ukraine
A new study analyzing online search terms used every day by millions of Russians suggests that—contrary to official data from... Read more
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Discrimination, crime and suicidal thoughts associated with greater odds of firearm ownership among Black adults
Black adults—particularly Black women—with higher levels of education and experiences of discrimination and crime are more likely to own a... Read more
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How government guarantees give banking customers peace of mind and keep banks open
Spooked by volatile reports from the Silicon Valley Bank in early March, many customers panicked and withdrew their money, creating... Read more
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Sanctions against Russians twice as effective since Ukraine invasion, finds study
Sanctions targeting Russian government officials have been significantly more effective at barring those individuals from the global financial system since... Read more
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Cutting the cost of education alone is not enough to prevent dropout, finds research
Recently, the French Education Minister, Pap Ndiaye, announced a potential education reform that would require private schools to diversify their... Read more
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Opinion: Our hybrid media system has emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ hate—what can we do about it?
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate from religious conservatives and far-right extremists in the United States, and now in Australia, is a worrying trend.... Read more
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Surveys in UK and Germany suggest conservatives more likely to share fake news but usually without deception
A trio of economists and social scientists from Zayed University, Utrecht University and TU Dresden has found via survey analysis... Read more
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Opinion: Australian government must use trauma-informed approach to end uncertainty on refugee visa applications
In February this year, the Albanese government announced that thousands of refugees living in Australia who were on Temporary Protection... Read more
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Relationships and sex education review: UK government must remember history of LGBTQ+ discrimination in English schools
Sex education in English schools is under scrutiny. A review of relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) brought forward by... Read more
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New book personalizes the reality of harsh cannabis laws
A new co-authored book by University of Toronto Mississauga professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah examines how harsh cannabis laws have contributed to... Read more