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Research Briefs
Jun 17 2021
Communication Technology, Study of Collective Behavior Must Be ‘Crisis Discipline,’ Researchers Argue
The ability to confront global crises, from pandemics to climate change, relies on how people interact with and share information. …
A map of the United States shows where carbon capture pipelines and projects would be in the year 2046 to 2050 under the high biomass (E- B+) scenario.
Research Briefs
Jun 15 2021
Americans are Unaware of Carbon Capture and Sequestration Technology, According to a New Study
Capturing carbon at the smokestack is a promising way to combat climate change, but the majority of Americans are unfamiliar with the…
Overconfidence in News Judgment is Associated with False News Susceptibility
Research Briefs
Jun 01 2021
Overconfidence in News Judgment is Associated with False News Susceptibility
People who falsely believe they are able to identify false news are more likely to fall victim to it, according to a study published in…
Keeping More Ammonium in Soil Could Decrease Pollution, Boost Crops
Research Briefs
May 25 2021
Keeping More Ammonium in Soil Could Decrease Pollution, Boost Crops
Modern-day agriculture faces two major dilemmas: how to produce enough food to feed the growing human population and how to minimize…
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Research Briefs
Apr 15 2021
COVID-19 Reduces Access to Opioid Dependency Treatment for New Patients
COVID-19 has been associated with increases in opioid overdose deaths, which may be in part because the pandemic limited access to…
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Research Briefs
Apr 12 2021
Common Approach to Diversity in Higher Education Reflects Preferences of White Americans
Increasing diversity remains a key priority at universities, especially in the wake of mass demonstrations in support of racial equality…