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Low-quality news links draw higher engagement, no matter the political slant online

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The spread of dubious headlines on social media isn’t just a right-wing thing—it’s a social media thing, according to new research from Cornell.This post was originally published on this site

Society & Politics

Outdated Westminster rules undermine democracy by excluding smaller parties, suggests expert

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The 2024 General Election was one of the most dramatic in British history, as voters turned away from the two traditional giants—Labour and the Conservatives—in record numbers. Thirteen different parties and six independents won seats […]

Society & Politics

How has talking about politics changed in the last quarter-century?

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When chatting with friends these days, there’s a good chance Americans are talking about politics, and they’re more likely to be talking with people they agree with politically instead of crossing lines of belief.This post […]

Earth Sciences

Permafrost study finds abrupt thaw accelerates soil phosphorus cycling, offsetting carbon release

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Permafrost thaw can stimulate the release of soil carbon, triggering a positive carbon-climate feedback that may be mediated by changes in soil phosphorus (P) availability.This post was originally published on this site

Education

AI matches human graders in ranking macroeconomics exam text responses

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How does high population growth affect gross domestic product? Economics students are all too familiar with exam questions like this. As free-text questions, they require not only specialist knowledge but also the ability to think […]

Earth Sciences

Global warming is reshaping extreme precipitation events across Northern Hemisphere

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As global warming continues to reshape Earth’s climate, both the occurrence and mechanisms of extreme precipitation events, such as rain and snow, are undergoing profound transformation. These changes in frequency and intensity directly affect agricultural […]

Earth Sciences

Scientists reveal mechanism of deep intraseasonal variability in western equatorial Pacific

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The deep ocean has long been viewed as a quiet realm, largely isolated from the dynamic processes that shape Earth’s climate. However, new observations in the western equatorial Pacific have revealed robust intraseasonal variability at […]

Earth Sciences

Leaked tritium reveals mechanism of radioactive cesium flow from Fukushima Daiichi to the ocean

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Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified the source and the factors affecting the radioactive cesium (137Cs) flow to the port of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant via its drainage channels. Using tritium in […]

Economy

Lending fees used to uncover how equity lenders maximize revenue in markets

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One major difference between professional equity traders and the rest of us is that the pros don’t view shares as merely an asset to buy or sell. They routinely borrow other people’s securities to short-sell […]

Lifestyle

Latest arrests may just be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of pervasive sports gambling problem, experts say

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A sweeping gambling probe has resulted in the arrests of NBA player Terry Rozier, former player Damon Jones and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.This post was originally published on this site

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Top Stories

  • Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams

    It’s popular advice for new graduates: “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Love for one’s work, Americans are often told, is the surest route to success.This post [...]
  • Is the ‘hot hand’ real? ‘Jeopardy!’ offers clues

    Stanford researchers found that contestants bet bigger on Daily Doubles when they’re on a streak—even though their performance barely budges.This post was originally published on this site
  • Black Friday is stressful—that’s on purpose: Q&A

    With Black Friday approaching, the holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing. Retailers are pulling out all the stops to capitalize on the season of gift giving and consumer culture. But why is it that [...]

Highlights

  • Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns
  • Growing pains: An Ontario city’s urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity
  • Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
WHAT’S NEW
  • Intensive NYC housing remediation effort cut violations in half but did not yield immediate health improvements
  • Global inequality is as urgent as climate change: The world needs a panel of experts to steer solutions
  • Your bank is already using AI. But what’s coming next could be radically new
  • Older Australians living in private rentals disproportionately exposed to housing precarity
WHAT’S INTERESTING
  • Researchers develop a system that helps block illegal timber from entering the EU market
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  • WeChat is now a front-line policing tool in China—here’s what the research found
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