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UrduPROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Major oil corporations tend to spend the most money on advertising and promotional campaigns at moments when they face negative media coverage and/or the threat of increased federal regulation, a new study finds. Robert Brulle,…
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Interest in presidential eating habits may affect the public’s food choices
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — From presidential physicals to sudden health scares, the health of the commander in chief garners a lot of media attention in the United States. A recent study by a Penn State researcher examined how President Donald…
Climate change legislation, media coverage drives oil companies’ ad spending, study finds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Major oil corporations tend to spend the most money on advertising and promotional campaigns at moments when they face negative media coverage and/or the threat of increased federal regulation, a new study finds. Robert Brulle,…
Interest in presidential eating habits may affect the public’s food choices
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — From presidential physicals to sudden health scares, the health of the commander in chief garners a lot of media attention in the United States. A recent study by a Penn State researcher examined how President Donald…
Collective memory shapes the construction of personal memories
In the last century, French sociologist Maurice Halbwachs declared that personal memories are influenced by their social contexts. From this perspective, the memory function of individuals cannot be understood without taking into account the group to which they belong and…
Excerpts from an unfinished manuscript by Gloria Naylor published for the first time
The largely unknown manuscript of ‘Sapphira Wade’ is a draft of the opening chapter of a prequel to Naylor’s critically-acclaimed novel Mama Day
Celebrated ancient Egyptian woman physician likely never existed, says researcher
Merit Ptah is often called the first woman doctor, CU Anschutz researcher calls it a case of mistaken identity
New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out false stories. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, uses deep-learning AI algorithms to determine if claims made in posts or…
Collective memory shapes the construction of personal memories
In the last century, French sociologist Maurice Halbwachs declared that personal memories are influenced by their social contexts. From this perspective, the memory function of individuals cannot be understood without taking into account the group to which they belong and…
Celebrated ancient Egyptian woman physician likely never existed, says researcher
Merit Ptah is often called the first woman doctor, CU Anschutz researcher calls it a case of mistaken identity
New tool uses AI to flag fake news for media fact-checkers
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help social media networks and news organizations weed out false stories. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo, uses deep-learning AI algorithms to determine if claims made in posts or…
Excerpts from an unfinished manuscript by Gloria Naylor published for the first time
The largely unknown manuscript of ‘Sapphira Wade’ is a draft of the opening chapter of a prequel to Naylor’s critically-acclaimed novel Mama Day
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Fake news feels less immoral to share when we’ve seen it before
People may share viral misinformation even when they know it’s false
Mason scientist develops game to arm users against climate change ‘fake news’
New game builds resilience against misinformation; ‘inoculates’ users against fake news on climate change; gamifies critical thinking
Fake news feels less immoral to share when we’ve seen it before
People may share viral misinformation even when they know it’s false
Mason scientist develops game to arm users against climate change ‘fake news’
New game builds resilience against misinformation; ‘inoculates’ users against fake news on climate change; gamifies critical thinking
Cultural differences account for global gap in online regulation — study
Differences in cultural values have led some countries to tackle the spectre of cyber-attacks with increased internet regulation, whilst others have taken a ‘hands-off’ approach to online security – a new study shows. Internet users gravitate towards one of two…
Cultural differences account for global gap in online regulation — study
Differences in cultural values have led some countries to tackle the spectre of cyber-attacks with increased internet regulation, whilst others have taken a ‘hands-off’ approach to online security – a new study shows. Internet users gravitate towards one of two…
New technology makes internet memes accessible for people with visual impairments
CMU researchers develop system to identify and translate memes
New technology makes internet memes accessible for people with visual impairments
CMU researchers develop system to identify and translate memes
Japanese anime and zoos boost public interest in conservation of real-life animal characters
Research demonstrates potential of entertainment-education partnerships
Growing length of manifestos casts new light on electioneering history
From a modest 150 words to the length of a children’s book – the number of words used by politicians in their election manifestos has grown substantially in the past century, new research shows. Far from becoming irrelevant because few…
Survey: Most teenagers in legalized states see marijuana marketing on social media
UMass Amherst researcher says more restrictions needed to protect youth
70% of teens surveyed engaged with food and beverage brands on social media in 2017
Among teens surveyed, nearly all of their engagement with food and beverage brands on social media was for unhealthy products
Philadelphia had 46 neighborhood mass shootings over 10 years, Temple-led team finds
Researchers defined mass shootings based on time, location, and number of victims; examined media coverage
Philadelphia had 46 neighborhood mass shootings over 10 years, Temple-led team finds
Researchers defined mass shootings based on time, location, and number of victims; examined media coverage
The smell of old books could help preserve them
Old books give off a complex mélange of odors, ranging from pleasant (almonds, caramel and chocolate) to nasty (formaldehyde, old clothes and trash). Detecting early signs of paper degradation could help guide preservation efforts, but most techniques destroy the very…
The smell of old books could help preserve them
Old books give off a complex mélange of odors, ranging from pleasant (almonds, caramel and chocolate) to nasty (formaldehyde, old clothes and trash). Detecting early signs of paper degradation could help guide preservation efforts, but most techniques destroy the very…
‘Fake news’ isn’t easy to spot on Facebook, according to new study
AUSTIN, Texas — With the presidential election season moving into high gear, campaign messaging will soon begin increasing dramatically. But for those of us who get our news from social media, a new study from the McCombs School of Business…
The secrets behind a creepy photographic technique
In the 1960s, a French artist named Jean-Pierre Sudre began experimenting with an obscure 19th-century photographic process, creating dramatic black-and-white photographs with ethereal veiling effects. Sudre christened the process “mordanҫage,” the French word for “etching.” Since then, other photographers have…
Snap! How the camera took over the world
Images are a powerful tool — they can can topple a politician, alter the course of a war and help bring about significant social change
BYU study shows overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression
Eight-year study shows screen time isn’t the problem
Half of all commonly used drugs profoundly affecting the gut microbiome, warn experts
(Barcelona, October 23, 2019) A new study presented at UEG Week 2019 has found that 18 commonly used drug categories extensively affect the taxonomic structure and metabolic potential of the gut microbiome. Eight different categories of drugs were also found…
Consumers trust influencers less when there is a variety of choices for a product
A large selection of colors or styles discredit opinion leaders’ recommendations
Tales of travel: Research project explores travel writing in the early modern period
Travelogues gained in popularity in Europe from the mid-18th century and subsequently grew in social and political significance
Study finds brands are resilient against ‘fake news’ on social media
“Fake news” stories targeting corporations may be obnoxious, but a new study finds that they likely pose little threat to well-established brands. “There’s been a lot of work done on how the public processes and responds to fake news on…
Cold temperatures linked to high status
Researchers uncover connection between chilly temperatures and luxury products
A look at Japan’s evolving intelligence efforts
New book examines the past and future of Japanese intelligence services in a rapidly shifting world
Trump tweets were systematic plan of attack in Presidential campaign — study
First detailed description of variation and change in style of 21,739 tweets posted between 2009 and 2018 on the Donald Trump Twitter account. Four general patterns of linguistic variation identified in Trump’s tweets: conversational, campaigning, engaging and advisory styles. Results…
Chinese activists protest the use of traditional treatments — they want medical science
In the West, the number of people challenging scientific authority has been growing in past decades. This has, among other things, led to a decline in the support for mass vaccination programmes and to an increase in alternative forms of…
The MIT Press receives Arcadia grant to develop and pilot open access monograph publishing framework
‘While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, this generous award from Arcadia will allow us to develop and test a flexible OA sustainability model that can then be adapted to the needs of our peers.’ — Amy Brand, Director, The MIT Press
New ideal housewife image being created by social media influencers and bloggers
The new generation of successful female bloggers and influencers on social media are changing the identity of the stereotypical “ideal” housewife. This is according to a new study by Magdalena Petersson McIntyre, a researcher at the School of Business, Economics…
Study: Most-watched television shows oversimplify, stereotype issues of homelessness
As the fall television season kicks into high gear, some of our favorite shows aren’t doing a good job depicting issues of homelessness and housing insecurity, according to new research from American University’s Center for Media & Social Impact CMSI).…
Teen study reveals how schools influence e-cigarette use, outlines prevention strategies
When e-cigarettes hit the U.S. market in 2007, they were promoted to adult smokers as a safer, healthier alternative to traditional, combustible cigarettes. The unintended consequence of vaping devices and e-cigarettes, however, is a new generation of vapers — teenagers…
True lies: How letter patterns color perceptions of truth
Researchers uncover why certain ads and fake news claims may seem accurate
Europeans trust the state and its institutions, but not politicians
The BBVA Foundation has presented the first module of its European Values Survey 2019, examining a broad set of values and attitudes held by the adult population of five European countries (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain).
Nature documentaries increasingly talk about threats to nature, but still don’t show them
Researchers from Bangor University, University of Kent, Newcastle University and University of Oxford coded the scripts from the four most recent David Attenborough narrated series. They found the Netflix series Our Planet dedicated 15% of the script to environmental threats…
Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder
A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement. The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling study…
Bots might prove harder to detect in 2020 elections
New study by USC researchers shows bots evolving to better mimic humans during elections