Americans" distrust in institutions and one another is fueling cynicism. Is it all bad?
Poll after poll shows Americans' trust in government and one another is historically low. Faith in institutions is abysmal and interpersonal confidence has worsened. Ratings of scientists have now fallen below where they were before the pandemic, acc.....»»
CO₂ worsens wildfires by helping plants grow, model experiments show
By fueling the growth of plants that become kindling, carbon dioxide is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires, according to a UC Riverside study......»»
Non-Americans Are Absolutely Certain Americans Have NO IDEA What Is Happening In These Pictures
Non-Americans Are Absolutely Certain Americans Have NO IDEA What Is Happening In These Pictures.....»»
Americans more willing to pay for climate action after extreme weather
People who personally experience extreme climate events, especially wildfires and hurricanes, are willing to pay significantly more for climate action, even if they report skepticism about human-caused climate change, finds new research from the Univ.....»»
Americans think AI will harm privacy and elections: Report
Americans are quite worried about the role artificial intelligence will play in both politics and society, according to a new report by the Polarization Research Lab......»»
China dominates U.S. in bid for hydrogen transportation supremacy
China has established a firm global lead in the number of hydrogen fueling stations up and running, which gives the country another advantage on the new-energy frontier......»»
Team finds evidence of commonly conducted ritualized human sacrifice across Europe in the Stone Age
A team of archaeologists affiliated with several institutions in France and one in Germany has found that ritualized human sacrifice was common across Europe during the Neolithic......»»
China dominates U.S. in bid for hydrogen transportation dominance
China has established a firm global lead in the number of hydrogen fueling stations up and running, which gives the country another advantage on the new-energy frontier......»»
The evolving attitudes of Gen X toward evolution
As the centennial of the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 approaches, a new study illustrates that the attitudes of Americans in Generation X toward evolution shifted as they aged......»»
Talking to Americans reveals the diversity behind the shared opinion "the country is on the wrong track"
If you pay any attention to politics and polling, you have likely heard that your friends and neighbors are not very happy with the direction of the country. You might not be, either......»»
The urban-rural death divide is getting alarmingly wider for working-age Americans
The cause is unclear, but poverty and worsening health care access are likely factors. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Spencer Platt) In the 1960s and 1970s, people who lived in rural America fared a little better than their ur.....»»
Fiat 500e braves Miami traffic but faces uphill sales battle
Fiat is positioning the electric 500e as a city car meant for quick trips, but persuading Americans to buy a small EV could be a challenge......»»
Clovis people may have also used Clovis points to butcher animals
A team of archaeologists and anthropologists from multiple institutions in the U.S. has found evidence that the Clovis, an early North American population, may have used so-called Clovis points for more than spearpoints—they may have also used them.....»»
New method predicts how climate change will impact food production and financial institutions
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy have developed a new method to predict the financial impacts climate change will have on agriculture, which can help support food security and financial stabil.....»»
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they"re true, says study
Conspiracy theorists get a bad rap in popular culture, yet research has shown that most Americans believe conspiracy theories of some sort. Why then, if most of us believe conspiracies, do we generally think of conspiracy theorists as loony?.....»»
Flourishing romances are more the result of proactive behaviors than soulmate spark, study finds
Sixty percent of Americans believe in the idea that true love is found in a one-and-only soulmate relationship, confirming that the quest to find one's soulmate continues to play a significant role in our modern dating culture. However, a new report.....»»
Do immigrants and immigration help the economy?
When Americans mark their presidential election ballots later this year, immigration will be top of mind—it's the nation's number one issue, according to pollster Gallup. And one of the toughest talkers on the topic is former president and presumpt.....»»
Report provides up-close look at pro-democracy conservatives
Pro-democracy conservatives appreciate diverse political ideas, value journalism, and trust institutions including elections, according to a new report that defines this quiet but potentially powerful movement......»»
Hair from tiger thought to be extinct found by conservationist on Java
A team of environmentalists and zoologists affiliated with several institutions in Indonesia has confirmed that a tiger species once thought extinct is still living on the island of Java. In their study, published in the journal Oryx, the group condu.....»»
Africa"s Ph.D.s: Study shows how to develop strong graduates who want to make a difference
The challenge for universities is to produce graduates who can work with others to produce knowledge and research that can change institutions and societies for the better......»»
Escalating malware tactics drive global cybercrime epidemic
Evasive, basic, and encrypted malware all increased in Q4 2023, fueling a rise in total malware, according to WatchGuard. Threat actors employ diverse tactics The average malware detections rose 80% from the previous quarter, illustrating a substanti.....»»