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Polarization
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Dec 11 2020
Polarization Increases with Economic Decline, Becoming Cripplingly Contagious
The rise of populist movements is changing political systems around the world. As support for these “anti-elite” movements intensifies, many are…
covid paper
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Nov 30 2020
Covid-19 Shutdowns Disproportionately Affected Low-Income Black Households
The alarming rate at which Covid-19 has killed Black Americans has highlighted the deeply embedded racial disparities in the U.S. health care system…
carbon
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Nov 16 2020
Implementing Carbon Pricing during the Pandemic Could Help Countries Recover Greener, Smarter
Countries across the globe have been struggling to deal with the impact of Covid-19 and its accompanying economic slowdown. As economies “build back…
Wilcove
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Nov 16 2020
People in Developing Countries Eat Less Bushmeat as They Migrate from Rural to Urban Areas
People around the world, especially in developing countries in Africa, Asia, and South America, consume wild game, or bushmeat, whether out of…
Alexander Glaser
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Sep 28 2020
Glaser Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
Professor Alexander Glaser, a physicist by training, has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society “for major contributions to advancing…
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Apr 29 2020
Politics & Polls #183: Economic Inequality and Covid-19 Featuring Sir Angus Deaton
Covid-19 has had a disproportionate impact on at-risk populations, shining the spotlight on economic inequality and instability. Issues…
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Oct 09 2019
Pesticide Companies Leverage Regulations for Financial Gains
Pesticides are present in many food products and play a central role in the production of traded agriculture, giving them global and economic…
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Sep 10 2019
Virtual Reality: A New Space for Developing Nuclear Arms Control
Nuclear weapons dangers are increasing across the globe, with growing arsenals, new weapon systems, plans for using nuclear weapons even earlier in a…
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Jun 20 2019
Politics & Polls #144: The Origins of the Internet Featuring David Kushner
The internet continues to expand and grow in complexity, yet many people are unaware of its origins. Understanding the internet’s roots could be…
f with data numbers
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May 23 2019
Facebook Data Transparency Advisory Group Releases Final Report
On May 23, 2019, Facebook’s Data Transparency Advisory Group (DTAG) released its independent report, which assesses Facebook’s methods of…
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Apr 24 2019
Inequality Gap Grew Before the Great Recession and After, Study Finds
The Great Recession hit Americans across the socioeconomic spectrum, with some still working to recover economically. Yet, the drivers behind these…
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Apr 04 2019
Politics & Polls #133: Women of Color in the Digital Space Featuring Kimberly Bryant
The technology sector is an important part of the economy, yet there exists a dearth of women in the field — especially females of color.
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Mar 12 2019
Reports of Corruption Increase in Nigeria After Film and Text Campaign
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Feb 04 2019
Project to Collect Real Portraits of American Life
Today, only half of children grow up to earn more than their parents, as opportunities for upward mobility continue to decline. Meanwhile, more than…
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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…
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Nov 08 2018
Gift Expands Impact of Center for Information Technology Policy
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Jul 11 2018
Guess, McCarty Join Commission Focused on Facebook’s Influence Over Elections and Democracy
Two Princeton University professors are part of a new initiative that will help social scientists to study the spread of information and…
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Jul 10 2018
Congress Must Adopt Stronger Safeguards for Wireless Cybersecurity, Mayer Testifies
Thanks to the advent of cell phones, tablets and smart cars, Americans are increasingly reliant on wireless services and products. Yet despite…
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Mar 19 2018
Felten Nominated for Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board
Professor Edward Felten has been nominated by President Donald Trump for a position on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB)…
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Mar 02 2018
Defending Democracy: Princeton Conference to Address Civil, Military Responses in an Age of Disinformation
Robert Mueller’s recent indictment of 13 Russians and their “troll farm” has given us a clearer view of what an adversary can do with disinformation…
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Feb 13 2018
By 2100, Arid Cities Will Suffer from More Severe Heat Waves than Temperate Cities
Heat waves are among the deadliest and most common of environmental extremes. As the earth continues to warm due to the buildup of greenhouse gases,…
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Feb 08 2018
United States Should Continue Leading in Artificial Intelligence, Felten Tells Senate Committee
A hearing convened by the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the United States Senate Committee on Commerce,…
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Jan 04 2018
Politics & Polls #72: Social Research in the Digital Age
From smart phones to social media, digital technology has changed the way we live — åallowing for new explorations of human behavior. Big Data now…
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Dec 13 2017
Hydraulic Fracturing Negatively Impacts Infant Health
From North Dakota to Ohio to Pennsylvania, hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, has transformed small towns into energy powerhouses. While…
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Aug 14 2017
Lower-Income Children Raised in Counties With High Upward Mobility Display Fewer Behavioral Issues, Perform Better on Cognitive Tests
Children who grow up in urban counties with high upward mobility exhibit fewer behavioral problems and perform better on cognitive tests, according…