A new study from the University of Bath’s School of Management has found that individuals with a higher IQ make more realistic predictions, which supports better decision-making and can lead to improved life outcomes.
The research, published in…
Category: Social Sciences
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Scientists just found a major flaw in a key COVID drug study
The COVID pandemic illustrated how urgently we need antiviral medications capable of treating coronavirus infections. To aid this effort, researchers quickly homed in on part of SARS-Cov-2’s molecular structure known as the NiRAN domain — an…
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Avocado alert! DNA reveals how native plants keep brunch on the menu
The future of smashed avocado might depend on patches of native vegetation preserved alongside farmland, as new Curtin research reveals the hidden role of these habitats in supporting the insects that keep crops — and brunch menus — thriving.
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Perceived stress and creativity: the roles of subjective well-being and depression
Abdulai T, Runqi T, Lou Z, Amponsem-Boateng C, Zhang H, Liu X, Li L, Mao Z, Huo W, Hou J, Wang F, Wang C (2020) Depressive symptoms are not associated with type 2 diabetes in a rural population in China: findings from the Henan rural cohort. J…
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Purpose-driven education as panacea for domestic violence in Nigeria
Osofisan spawns a paradox regarding the place of education for women in addressing domestic violence in the selected texts. To begin with, Altine’s Wrath reveals the fact that a woman without education is very likely to be vulnerable to…
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Americans and policymakers underestimate endorsement for the most popular climate solution narrative, combining personal and political action
Americans support multi-action and strong action climate solutions
Respondents showed the greatest endorsement of the narrative that we need both policy and lifestyle changes, showing that the American public may generally recognize a need for…
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Beyond the screen: enhancing ethnic cultural representation and engagement through immersive 360° documentary experiences in museums
Descriptive data
The questionnaires explored multiple aspects of the viewing experience to assess how different documentary formats influenced engagement. These aspects included enjoyment, sense of presence, curiosity, and appreciation of cultural…
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A multi-country and region comparison of the news coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
The discussion is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the findings of print newspaper coverage of all 17 countries or regions. The second section discusses the findings of coverage from Facebook postings of 14 countries or…
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Who pays for carbon dioxide removal? Public perceptions of risk and fairness of enhanced rock weathering in the UK
In this section, we present data relevant to our research aim to elucidate deployment barriers to and opportunities for ERW through upstream social engagement. Our emergent analytic approach enabled us to identify how participants used both…
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Monitoring changes in nighttime lights and anthropogenic CO2 emissions during geopolitical conflicts from a remote sensing perspective
This section introduces the study case, datasets, and our newly proposed model for monitoring changes in anthropogenic CO2 emissions.
Study case
Since February 2022, Russia has invaded Ukraine on several fronts, with attacks on both military and…