Elon Musk says relaxing content rules on Twitter will boost free speech, but research shows otherwise

Elon Musk said he wants to make Twitter a platform for free speech. Here is what research shows about claims of political bias and excessive moderation.

Filippo Menczer, Professor of Informatics and Computer Science, Indiana University • conversation
May 9, 2022 ~11 min

Elon Musk's comments about Twitter don't square with the social media platform's reality

Elon Musk has an idea of what ails Twitter and what needs to be done to fix it. The problem is his assumptions are wrong.

Jessica Maddox, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Creative Media, University of Alabama • conversation
May 3, 2022 ~8 min


Newer treatment for domestic abusers shows promise

New research compares two treatment programs for men convicted of domestic violence. The newer model, ACTV, performed better.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
April 27, 2022 ~9 min

27% of women face intimate partner violence before 50

More than one in four women experience intimate partner violence before the age of 50, according to a worldwide analysis.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
April 12, 2022 ~4 min

Child sexual abuse: Why spend billions on prison, but not prevention?

The US government spent about $5.4 billion last year to incarcerate adults convicted of sex crimes against children, but only $1.5 million on prevention research.

Carly Kempler-Johns Hopkins • futurity
March 28, 2022 ~7 min

Drugs that treat opioid use disorder are a good use for multibillion-dollar settlement funds

After battling drug manufacturers and distributors in court for years, local and state governments are about to receive a windfall that could expand access to treatments that can save lives.

Elizabeth Chiarello, Associate Professor of Sociology, Saint Louis University • conversation
March 25, 2022 ~11 min

How to recognize intimate partner violence

Expert Catherine Cerulli offers clear definitions and explanations to help you recognize intimate partner violence in relationships.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
March 24, 2022 ~11 min

Why child abuse actually declined in spring 2020

"If you give families enough to not be pushed over the edge, then they don't abuse their children. This is really important."

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
Feb. 25, 2022 ~6 min


Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect

Research shows that violence between patients is prevalent, often overlooked and largely unaddressed.

Eilon Caspi, Assistant Research Professor of Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~10 min

Latest trials confirm the benefits of MDMA – the drug in ecstasy – for treating PTSD

Some psychedelic drugs – paired with therapy – hold great potential for helping sufferers of PTSD, depression and other mental health disorders.

Adrian V. Hernandez, Associate Professor of Comparative Effectiveness and Outcomes Research, University of Connecticut • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~10 min

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