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Late-Night Comedy Television Increases Political Discussion
September 18, 2012 — The jokes, critiques and issues raised by late-night comedy television hosts may have a significant impact on how much people talk about the upcoming political election, based on a new ... > full story -
Time Will Tell If Fast Food Giants Are Ready to Battle Obesity
September 18, 2012 — A professor of communication is exploring the effects of mass media on health behavior and social policy. He welcomes the move by McDonald’s to post calorie information, but calls on the fast ... > full story -
Social Media 'Narbs' May Have Predicted Violence in Libya
September 14, 2012 — Social media expert Ananda Mitra coined the word "narbs" to describe the small pieces of information floating in the digital sphere. His research shows that using social media to spread hate messages ... > full story -
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Popularity Versus Similarity: A Balance That Predicts Network Growth
September 13, 2012 — Do you know who Michael Jackson or George Washington was? You most likely do: they are what we call "household names" because these individuals were so ubiquitous. But what about Giuseppe Tartini or ... > full story -
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When Battered Women Fight Back Stereotyping Can Kick in
September 12, 2012 — The topic of domestic abuse remains a controversial issue when it comes to determining punishment for battered women who use violence towards their partner. According to a recent study, battered ... > full story -
'Spin' in Media Reports of Scientific Articles
September 11, 2012 — Press releases and news stories reporting the results of randomized controlled trials often contain "spin" -- specific reporting strategies (intentional or unintentional) emphasizing the beneficial ... > full story -
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Trouble in Paradise: Does Nature Worship Harm the Environment?
September 11, 2012 — Consumers nurture romantic ideas of nature by engaging in practices that are often harmful to the environment, according to a new study. Could eco-friendly products provide a ... > full story -
Risk-Glorifying Video Games May Lead Teens to Drive Recklessly
September 11, 2012 — Teens who play mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games may be more likely than those who don’t to become reckless drivers who experience increases in automobile accidents, police stops and ... > full story -
Hockey and Football Concussions: Time for Big Changes, Expert Argues
September 7, 2012 — Imagine ice hockey without body checking and football with less hitting. What might sound blasphemous to hockey and football fans and players could protect youngsters from potentially deadly ... > full story -
Favorite TV Reruns May Have Restorative Powers
September 6, 2012 — Scientist have found that watching a rerun of a favorite TV show may help restore the drive to get things done in people who have used up their reserves of willpower or ... > full story
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