In a polarized country, how much does the media influence people's political views? A new study co-authored by MIT scholars finds the answer depends on people's media preferences—and, crucially, how these preferences are ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2023
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Almost all mushroom-related fatalities worldwide are caused by a single group of molecules, cyclopeptides, which are found in death caps and destroying angels.
Materials Science
Oct 23, 2023
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In a part of Sweden northeast of Stockholm, Nina Berglund likes trying out new ways to teach her science students aged 10 to 12.
Education
Oct 20, 2023
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Have you ever actually recycled a pair of pants or an old T-shirt?
Other
Oct 4, 2023
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Authored by Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science) and Luke Tryl, Director of More in Common, The Respect Agenda finds that much of the public feel their concerns are overlooked. Many are frustrated by how those in ...
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2023
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Ledura Watkins was 19 years old when he was accused of murdering a public school teacher. At trial, a forensic expert testified that a single hair found at the scene was similar to Watkins' and stated his conclusion was based ...
Social Sciences
Sep 28, 2023
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As much of the U.S. broils under record-setting temperatures, battles wildfires and is rocked by fierce storms, a new study suggests that the science learning standards for many public schools are not preparing young people ...
Education
Sep 27, 2023
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The consequences of a warming climate frequently dominated the news this summer, from devastating wildfires and floods to deadly heat waves across the globe. Reducing harm from climate change is a challenging endeavor, and ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 20, 2023
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What does it mean to have "cooked" something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw ingredients?
Other
Sep 11, 2023
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U.S. voters who don't trust universities are also more likely to believe that human activity doesn't cause climate change, a new collaborative study from researchers at the University of Cambridge and the California Institute ...
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
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