Research Briefs

Polarization

Research Briefs

People Unknowingly Group Themselves Together Online, Fueling Political Polarization Across the U.S.

As people curate their online news feeds, they may be unwillingly sorting themselves into polarized networks, according to a study led by researchers…

COVID

Research Briefs

Native American Deaths from COVID-19 Highest Among Racial Groups

Native Americans experience substantially greater rates of COVID-19 mortality compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study…

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Policy Interventions Could Help Farmers Economically Survive in Vulnerable Regions

In the grasslands of Nepal’s Chitwan Valley, local farmers rely on the production of rice and other grains to generate household income. But their…

COVID-19 Commission graphic

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COVID-19 Commission Urgently Needed, Scientific Experts Say

Examining health care fault lines, global supply chain instability, and vaccine production efficiency is critical in preparing for future global…

Graphic with male figure and hand holding card with the word Mayor; created by Hannah Williams

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U.S. Mayoral Candidates Tend to Be White Male Business Leaders, Study Shows

Twenty-eight of the country’s largest cities will hold mayoral elections this November, and the public shouldn’t be surprised if the candidates…

drinking water

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Lead Remediation Efforts Show Promise for Safe Drinking Water in New York City Public Schools

Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, many states have passed legislation requiring public schools to assess and treat lead in their drinking…