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Borderline democracy? How Polish voters tolerated restrictions of civil liberties to address immigration crisis
In the face of a growing migration crisis in 2021, the Polish government declared a state of emergency along its... Read more -
Instagram images could influence public opinion on certain major events
A new study of Instagram posts has uncovered strong statistical correlations suggesting that social media images may play a key... Read more -
He said, she said—how misinformation clouds the memory of accuser and accused in sexual assault cases
A new study suggests both defendants and complainants are equally prone to memory distortions in sexual assault cases.... Read more -
How China's pandas became its most valuable diplomats—and its vulnerable children
Anthony Albanese's recent visit to Chengdu's panda breeding base showed the enduring power of China's panda diplomacy.... Read more -
Women politicians receive more identity-based attacks on social media than men, study finds
Women politicians in Europe receive uncivil tweets regardless of how known they are—and women also receive more identity-based attacks than... Read more -
AI finds speech patterns in Reddit hate groups mirror those in some psychiatric forums
A new analysis suggests that posts in hate speech communities on the social media website Reddit share speech-pattern similarities with... Read more -
Using the internet in prison for reintegration
A mobile phone, a computer with an internet connection and a platform for video calls can be used in many... Read more -
Conspiracy theory participation expands as research reveals participatory culture appeal
A five-year study dispels the stereotype of conspiracy theorists as angry loners or keyboard warriors. Rather, social and emotional connections... Read more -
Rigid and negative thought patterns linked to increasing political polarization online
The ideological divide between opposing political groups has been drastically increasing in various countries worldwide. This phenomenon, known as political... Read more -
Why government support for religion doesn't necessarily make people more religious
The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, the agency said... Read more -
Fear of crime is a useful political tool, even if the data don't back it up
"We're actually facing, in many parts of our country, nothing short of societal collapse." This was the dire warning from... Read more -
How do politicians view democracy? It depends on whether they win or lose
There is a heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe. These include worries about a decrease... Read more -
How misinformation spreaders reframe news from reputable sources to support false claims
A growing body of research tracking the spread of misinformation online has largely focused on presumably false stories from unreliable... Read more -
Why late surges in election results fuel fraud suspicions among voters
Once an electoral candidate is in the lead, the public views them as the winner. If the candidate then loses,... Read more -
Three reasons young people are more likely to believe conspiracy theories—and how we can help them discover the truth
Conspiracy theories are a widespread occurrence in today's hyper-connected and polarized world.... Read more
