Book examines scope of political and social attitudes among devout Muslims
Public concerns about the influence of religion on politics have garnered much attention in recent years. These concerns have been particularly evident in regard to the intertwining of religion and politics for devout Muslims. But whether that's a fa.....»»
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Workplace bullying is a complex.....»»
Politics may influence gift-giving choices more than it influences personal purchases
Political affiliation may not make a difference in everyday purchases for individuals, but it can play a role when buying for friends, family and co-workers, new research from the University of New Hampshire has found. This may have implications for.....»»
Q&A: Expert shares opinions on how to depolarize social media
At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies......»»
Accurately weighing costs and benefits of different methods for controlling invasive species
Invasive insect species bring a host of health, social, ecological and economic consequences, including crop damage, food insecurity, biodiversity loss, ecosystem disruption, human disease transmission and rising allergy rates......»»
Distressed about climate change, a "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum want bolder action
A "supermajority" of young Americans across the political spectrum feel distressed about human-made climate change and want bolder action from the government and corporations, a new study has found. Experiencing the worsening effects of a rapidly cha.....»»
Research shows how corporate social responsibility messaging can backfire
It's lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.....»»
Megastudy tests crowdsourced ideas for reducing political polarization
Showing sympathetic figures with differing beliefs, discussed over a drink. Highlighting a shared identity. Correcting misperceptions about opposing partisans' views on democracy. Those are a few of the most effective strategies for reducing politica.....»»
Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: “It’s the First Amendment, stupid”
Florida threatened TV stations over ad that criticized state's abortion law. US District Judge Mark Walker had a blunt message for the Florida surgeon general in an order halting.....»»
How the Malleus Maleficarum fueled the witch trial craze
Invention of printing press, influence of nearby cities created perfect conditions for social contagion. Between 1400 and 1775, a significant upsurge in witch trials swept across.....»»
Debate over the rights of gender-diverse youth continues as their school safety declines
The treatment of sexual minority and gender-diverse youth in Canadian schools continues to be a contentious issue among parents and political parties, particularly in provinces like Alberta and British Columbia......»»
Global study reveals people, including those most affected by climate change, do not understand climate justice
An international study involving people from 11 countries has shown that most people, including those in areas most affected by climate change, don't understand the term "climate justice." However, they do recognize the social, historical, and econom.....»»
How the Malleus maleficarum fueled the witch trial craze
Invention of printing press, influence of nearby cities created perfect conditions for social contagion. Between 1400 and 1775, a significant upsurge of witch trials swept across.....»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
It’s increasingly unlikely that humans will fly around the Moon next year
It's not just Orion's heat shield; the mission's ground systems are running out of time. Don't book your tickets for the launch of NASA's Artemis II mission next year just yet. W.....»»
Environmental DNA and epidemics in wood frogs: Collaboration examines eDNA"s precision in population size estimation
Tracy Rittenhouse, associate professor of natural resources and the environment in UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), was doing an experiment to study ranavirus epidemics in wood frogs. When Meghan Parsley, then a P.....»»
Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: Censoring hate speech
There is strong disagreement in the United States as to whether, when and how much hate speech should be censored when posted on social media platforms. Democrats and Republicans, in particular, often argue about this question, especially in light of.....»»
Higher oxytocin levels linked to reproductive success and better cooperation in house mice
Researchers have further advanced understanding of social relationships in female mammals, highlighting the critical role oxytocin plays......»»
Trump claims Tim Cook called him about EU fining Apple $17 billion
Tim Cook’s job as CEO covers a number of roles and responsibilities. One of them involves maintaining relationships with political powers. And according to Donald Trump, he and Cook recently had a conversation about the EU’s recent rulings agains.....»»
Instagram protects teens from sextortion; working on Social Library feature
Instagram is introducing new measures to protect teens from sextortion, by making it harder for criminals to blackmail them. Separately, it appears to be working on a new Social Library feature intended to make it easier to find posts you’ve sha.....»»
Biochar nanocomposite enhances detection of acetaminophen and uric acid in urine
In recent years, the excessive use of acetaminophen (APAP) has become a significant human hazard and social burden. Rapid and automated electrochemical detection has emerged as a crucial method for measuring APAP concentration in human urine......»»