Political polarization: Often not as bad as we think
As politics grows increasingly polarized, a new global study finds people often exaggerate political differences and negative feelings of those on the opposite side of the political divide, and this misperception can be reduced by informing them of t.....»»
Political rage on social media is making us cynical: Study
Political anger and cynicism are rising in the United States and in many democracies worldwide, and both are associated with exposure to political attacks on social media, a new University of Michigan study shows......»»
Novel method for controlling light polarization uses liquid crystals to create holograms
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in controlling the polarization of light, a crucial property for various applications such as augmented reality, data storage, and encryption......»»
Educators can foster interpartisan friendships on college campuses, suggests study
As American society continues to divide along political lines, higher education and educators have unique potential to help foster interpartisan friendships, according to a new study from North Carolina State University......»»
Q&A: How will generative artificial intelligence affect political advertising in 2024?
It's estimated that $12 billion will be spent on political ads this election cycle—30% more than in 2020. The sheer volume of ads is remarkable, and there is vast potential to use this political information to contribute to democracy: to reach more.....»»
"Politicians in robes": How a sharp right turn imperiled trust in the Supreme Court
For decades, the U.S. Supreme Court was viewed as one of the few American institutions respected by Democrats and Republicans alike. It was seen as a legal institution, not a political one, strengthened by its "norms, processes, symbols, and independ.....»»
Nearly 90% of UK voters think it"s important to make homes more affordable to heat, finds survey
About 87% of voters think that homes that are more affordable to heat are "important" or "very important" for the U.K., according to a study by The University of Bath, Imperial College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and Lond.....»»
Researchers use liquid crystals to control polarization inside laser-written waveguides
Researchers have developed a new way to control and manipulate optical signals by embedding a liquid crystal layer into waveguides created with direct laser writing. The new devices enable electro-optical control of polarization, which could open new.....»»
New analysis shows anti-vaccination conspiracy theories gain political weight due to social media
Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation. Of particular significance were conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and vaccines made to combat it. Though co.....»»
What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change—and how political power influences outcomes
In dozens of archaeological discoveries around the world, from the once-successful reservoirs and canals of Angkor Wat in Cambodia to the deserted Viking colonies of Greenland, new evidence paints pictures of civilizations struggling with unforeseen.....»»
Making it personal: Considering an issue"s relevance to your own life could help reduce political polarization
Political polarization can be reduced when people are told to think about the personal relevance of issues they might not care about at first glance......»»
CSAM scanning would be abused, says Apple – using argument it originally rejected
When Apple announced its own approach to CSAM scanning, many of us warned that the process used to check for child sexual abuse materials would ultimately be abused by repressive governments to scan for things like political protest plans. The Cup.....»»
Report finds most Americans do not support partisan violence
Despite political chatter about a new civil war, Americans' support for partisan violence remains very low, according to a new report issued by the Polarization Research Lab......»»
Are American voters really as polarized as they seem? Research suggests "yes"
A new study of American voters by researchers at Rice University and Stanford University shows that while response rates to political surveys are on the decline, people are more polarized than ever......»»
Researchers find worsening distress among Latinos in the United States
Changes to the social and political landscape between 2011 and 2018, with dramatic events such as DACA rule changes, new presidential leadership, immigration bills and more, have left one major threat looming—deportation......»»
Compulsory voting can reduce political polarization in the US, study finds
Introducing compulsory voting in the United States and other majoritarian democracies, with meaningful and enforceable penalties for abstention, has the potential to reduce political polarization and protect democratic institutions from anti-democrat.....»»
Research suggests political differences may prompt neighbors to move
Politics not only make for strange bedfellows, but also for bad neighbors, apparently. People are more likely to sell their homes and move out of a neighborhood if new neighbors whose political views are opposite of theirs move in, according to resea.....»»
Deep data—and big money—are driving a new era in political advertising
In the rarefied realm of political campaigns, every election brings complex challenges to the experts who shape a candidate's advertising strategy. Their standard practice has been to show prospective ads to a small focus group, get feedback, and the.....»»
Study shows promise of transceiver-based sensing for active monitoring of fiber networks
Researchers have successfully used a coherent transceiver prototype to detect polarization changes that preceded a cable break in a live network. The work, which is one of the first demonstrations of field-based measurements for an active cable break.....»»
3 TV shows on Tubi you should watch in Feburary
Our picks for the three TV shows on Tubi to watch in February include a raunchy sports sitcom and a political thriller from the 2010s......»»
Video of wolf killing northern Minnesota deer becomes political fodder
A lone gray wolf bolted past a logger last week, on the edge of a clear cut forest in northern St. Louis County. The wolf ran past a giant industrial saw and leaped over felled trees in pursuit of what was either a young doe or an antlerless buck. Se.....»»