Research Briefs

Research Briefs
Jan 07 2019
Fake News Shared by Very Few, But Those Over 65 More Likely to Pass on Such Stories, New Study Finds
A small percentage of Americans, less than 9 percent, shared links to so-called “fake news” sites on Facebook during the 2016 presidential election…
Research Briefs
Jan 04 2019
Forest Soundscapes Monitor Conservation Efforts Inexpensively, Effectively
Recordings of the sounds in tropical forests could unlock secrets about biodiversity and aid conservation efforts around the world, according to a…
Research Briefs
Dec 12 2018
Governments, Researchers Underestimate Impact of Inefficient Land-Use on Climate Change
Policymakers and researchers have underestimated the effect that changes in land management and people's diets would have on limiting greenhouse gas…
Research Briefs
Nov 19 2018
Google Data Shows Public Interest in Conservation Is Rising
The public’s interest in conservation is rising, according to a new analysis led by Princeton University.Based on an adapted version of Google Trends…
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Research Briefs
Oct 24 2018
Hispanics Face Racial Discrimination in New York City’s Rental Housing Market
Hispanics make up about one-third of New York City’s population, with many spending half of their income on rent. That is, of course, if they can…
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Research Briefs
Sep 24 2018
To Dispel Myths, Redirect the Belief, Study Says
Beliefs can be hard to change, even if they are scientifically wrong. But those on the fence about an idea can be swayed after hearing facts related…