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Belief in free market economics predicts rejection of science
A strong belief in a hands off approach to economics is tightly linked to the rejection of scientific facts such as climate...
Using social pressure to drive voter turnout often backfires
Research published in the May issue of American Politics Research has confirmed what many have already suspected. Attempting...
Memory, the adolescent brain and lying: The limits of neuroscientific evidence in the law
Brain scans are increasingly able to reveal whether or not you believe you remember some person or event in your life. In...
Strong urban cores promote socializing in the city
Long commute times and urban areas that leapfrog over open space make it harder for people to socialize, but cities that...
Regulating density of alcohol outlets a promising strategy to improve public health
Regulating alcohol outlet density, or the number of physical locations in which alcoholic beverages are available for purchase...
Magical survey shows voters are less partisan than indicated by polls
Traditional opinion polls may severely underestimate the openness for political change among voters, according to research...
Stop ‘bad guys with guns’ by implementing good policies
Tragedies involving children, such as the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School, fuel massive outrage and calls for immediate...
Language used in immigration debates may be as important as the policies
The language activists and politicians use in immigration debates may be as important as the policies they are debating when...
Psychology study shows distance plays key role in gun control arguments
As the nation continues to grapple with the long-simmering issue of gun control, solutions are stymied by heated debates....
Low-income parents say child care subsidies help them keep jobs
Low-income parents who receive federal child care subsidies are more satisfied with their child care than those who don’t...




