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Curious by Nature: Dr. Nitin Agarwal - The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Online Behavior

Newswise — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:35:43 EST

In this insightful interview, Dr. Nitin Agarwal, director of the Collaboratorium at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, discusses the evolving landscape of misinformation on social media. With years of research under his belt, Dr. Agarwal highlights how digital platforms, once seen as forces for positive change, have become breeding grounds for disinformation and cognitive threats.

URI-Based Report Sheds Light on Human Rights Abuses Worldwide

University of Rhode Island — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:45:15 EST

In the last quarter century, most countries around the world have failed to adequately protect the human rights of their citizens. In that time, nations' efforts to protect human rights have been stagnant - with the number of countries receiving failing grades easily twice as high as those receiving passing grades.

Expert Shares Home Fire Safety Tips for Holiday Season

West Virginia University — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30:27 EST

Curious by Nature: Dr. Bruce Greyson - Lessons from Near-Death Experiences

Newswise — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:05:27 EST

Dr. Bruce Greyson is a distinguished professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Virginia. With an academic journey spanning over half a century, Dr. Greyson has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the study of near-death experiences (NDEs).

Curious by Nature: We Can Give Teachers the Basic Supplies They Need So Students Will Do Better in School - Dr. Samantha Keppler

Newswise — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:05 EST

Dr. Samantha Keppler from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, discusses her research on the impact of generative AI in education. She explores how teachers have adopted AI tools like ChatGPT over the 2023-2024 school year, focusing on their use outside the classroom for tasks such as lesson planning and seeking advice.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Classroom Controversies Expert Panel Q&A

Newswise — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:05:00 EST

Teachers, students, and their parents are navigating sensitive subjects such as phone bans, political polarization, and debates over curriculum and teaching methods. Binghamton University experts will discuss the controversies looming over our schools in a live Q&A with media covering the issues.

Chulalongkorn University to Host the 20th ASEAN and 10th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum in 2025

Chulalongkorn University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:55:13 EST

Prof. Dr. Kumkom Pornprasit, Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, and Mr. Kunchit Jitratan, Director of Chulalongkorn University's Office of Art and Culture, received the host flag for the 20th ASEAN and 10th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum in 2025, along with representatives from 4 other universities, namely Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University, Burapha University, and Prince of Songkla University, in the closing ceremony of the 19th ASEAN and 9th ASEAN+3 Youth Cultural Forum 2024 on June 27, 2024, at University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei.

Curious by Nature: How Addictive Are Companies Making Video Games with Dr. Puneet Manchanda

Newswise — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:05:04 EST

For many years, addiction research has focused on chemical dependencies like drugs and alcohol. However, new phenomena such as video game and social media addictions are not as extensively studied.

Biden's Withdrawal Scrambles the Race - and Makes History

University of Chicago — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:06 EST

GW Experts Analyze Alaska and Wyoming Elections

George Washington University — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 10:30:01 EST

FAA Extends Funding for NEXTOR III Aviation Operations Research Consortium

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:05:31 EST

The FAA has extended funding for the Maryland Smith-supported consortium that has developed decision support tools, operational and system concepts, and policymaking tools that benefit the FAA, the airline industry and the flying public.

For Infants, Distinguishing Between Friends and Strangers Is a Laughing Matter

New York University — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:00:00 EST

Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and that between strangers, finds a new study. The results suggest that the ability to detect the nature of social relationships is instilled early in human infancy, possibly the result of a detection system that uses vocal cues.

When NBA Players Tweet Late at Night, They Play Worse Basketball

Stony Brook University — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:00:00 EST

A new study to be published online in the journal Sleep Health reveals that late-night social media use by NBA players is linked to poorer next-day performance on the court. The study examines more than 37,000 tweets and builds on preliminary research from 2017 about late-night tweets.

Sorry Virginia, U.S. History Isn't All About You

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:05:47 EST

As the United States celebrates its founding on July 4, new research on "collective narcissism" suggests many Americans have hugely exaggerated notions about how much their home states helped to write the nation's narrative."Our study shows a massive narcissistic bias in the way that people from the United States remember the contributions of their home states to U.

Lack of Paid Sick Leave Increases Poverty

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 24 May 2018 09:00:54 EST

A new study has quantified, for the first time, the relationship between lack of paid sick leave and poverty in the U.S. The data indicates that, even when controlling for education, race, sex, marital status and employment, working adults without paid sick leave are three times more likely to have incomes below the poverty line. People without paid sick leave benefits also are more likely to experience food insecurity and require welfare services.

Exclusive Research: Where the Youth Vote Could Matter Most in 2018

Tufts University — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:30:53 EST

The 2018 Youth Electoral Significance Index (YESI) from Tisch College at Tufts University may answer how young voters will shape the future American political landscape by ranking the top districts and states where young people could have significant influence.

Bullying Based on Stigma Has Especially Damaging Effects

University of Delaware — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:05:24 EST

In a new study, two professors are looking at bullying based on stigma - where one is treated unfairly or unjustly due to one's race, sexual orientation, gender, or other characteristic - and examining the methods used to prevent this type of bullying and address it when it happens.

FAU Poll Finds Floridians Support Ban on Assault-Style Rifles, Universal Background Checks and Raising Age to Buy Guns

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 12:00:19 EST

In the wake of a mass shooting that took the lives of 17 students and teachers at a South Florida high school, a vast majority of Floridians support stricter gun laws, including a ban on assault-style rifles, universal background checks and raising the minimum age for gun purchasers, according to a statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

Followers, "Likes," Attractiveness Increase Social Media Likability. Selfies? Not So Much, Baylor Study Says

Baylor University — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:20:13 EST

A new Baylor University study published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture looks at the value that outside observers place on social media cues (followers, likes, etc.) and measures the perceived likability of the people whose profiles were viewed.

For a Healthier 2018, Find Purpose in Life

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:05:53 EST

If your resolution is to be healthier, happier and more fit in the new year, focus first on finding a real purpose in life.People with a higher sense of purpose tend to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and are more likely to feel better about their own health status, according to new research from Washington University in St.