Research Briefs

News Credibility
Research Briefs
May 06 2022
Credibility Cues May Improve the “News Diets” of Misinformation Consumers
A media diet rich with misinformation can increase misperceptions, heighten political cynicism, lower trust in the media, and further…
Agriculture
Research Briefs
Mar 28 2022
Manufacturing Isn’t the Only Way Poor Countries Can Develop
Industrialization is considered the main way poor countries become developed. To successfully develop — or generate more wealth and…
FactCheckCovidCallout.jpg
Research Briefs
Feb 16 2022
COVID-19 Fact Checks Reduce Misperceptions — Though Only in the Short-Term
Misinformation around COVID-19 circulated widely throughout the pandemic, exacerbating the severity of the global health crisis. Many…
Extreme Climate Fluctuation Drives South African Domestic Migration
Research Briefs
Feb 02 2022
Extreme Climate Fluctuation Drives South African Domestic Migration
As the climate crisis worsens, some South Africans are relocating to places with more stable climate conditions, according to a study led…
Heat pump and coal stove
Research Briefs
Jan 04 2022
As China Converts to Clean Energy, Households Should Consider Using Heat Pumps to Maximize Climate, Air Quality, Economic, and Health Benefits
Many of China’s households still rely on small coal stoves for heat, which causes air pollution that damages health. To address these…
Postpartum
Research Briefs
Dec 14 2021
Antidepressant Treatment for Postpartum Depression May Be Overprescribed
In countries like the U.S. and the Netherlands, antidepressants are a commonly prescribed treatment for postpartum depression. But a new…