Analyzing Economic Self-Interest as a Factor in Racism and Xenophobia
New research analyzes economic insecurity and economic self-interest among white Americans as a factor in racist attitudes. Read more ›
How Victims Became Survivors, and Why That’s Problematic
A political scientist explains why "survivor" has replaced "victim" as the preferred term for someone who's experienced misfortune or trauma. Read more ›
Teeth Prove Our Primate Ancestors Lived Alongside Dinosaurs
A new study explains why fossilized teeth provide proof that our primate ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs. Read more ›
Are You Paying Attention on Zoom? Eye Movements Can Give You Away
New research shows that tracking eye movements in remote learning situations reveal whether students are paying attention and can even predict test scores. Read more ›
Are Homeschoolers the Foot Soldiers for Conservative Politics?
A new book examines the connections between the home-schooling movement and right-wing politics and activism. Read more ›
Neighborhood and Father’s Ethnicity Can Influence Birth Outcomes
A new study finds that the ethnicity of fathers and the neighborhoods where mothers live can be factors in birth outcomes. Read more ›
COVID Risk Driven by Pre-Existing Economic and Social Conditions
What drove high COVID-19 infection rates? Pre-existing economic and social conditions like crowded housing, long commutes and in-person jobs. Read more ›
Tuition Revenue Influences Whether Colleges Are Remote or In Person
A study found that the percentage of revenue a college gets from tuition is the biggest factor in predicting whether its classes are mostly remote or mostly in person. Read more ›
How Much of Your Online Experience Is Determined by Algorithms?
A study of college students found many don't realize that algorithms shape everything from search results to Facebook posts. Read more ›