Tariffs come with lots of ‘unintended consequences’

In a new study, researchers urge politicians to exercise caution when it comes to tariffs.

Holly Frew - Georgia State U. • futurity
Oct. 18, 2024 ~10 min

Why The Rock beats politicians for trust and leadership – and what would-be rulers can learn

Wrestler and Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson is trusted by many for his leadership qualities.

Nick Lee, Professor of Marketing, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick • conversation
Oct. 16, 2024 ~6 min


You’re more likely to click on social media posts you disagree with

People on social media are more likely to interact with content that challenges their views than content that aligns with their own beliefs.

Roger Dunaway-Tulane • futurity
Oct. 14, 2024 ~4 min

How can you spot political deepfakes?

AI-generated political content has already wreaked havoc and tilted elections. Here's how to spot it.

UC Berkeley • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~3 min

The science of polarisation: our model shows what happens when political opponents lose their personal connection

The more personally we take politics, the more polarised we become.

Simon Schweighofer, Assistant Professor in Media and Communication, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University • conversation
Sept. 23, 2024 ~8 min

What do young voters think about the 2024 election?

A new survey examines Gen Z’s and millennials' views on the issues and candidates in the 2024 election. An expert breaks the results down.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~3 min

Patriotic messages can boost support for climate change action

Framing climate action as patriotic and status-quo friendly increases liberals' and conservatives' belief in climate change, research finds.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~6 min

Do presidential debates matter?

How much do presidential debates matter? An expert digs into the effect of debates and what's different about this election's matchups.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 9, 2024 ~10 min


Republicans who question 2020 results expect 2024 election chaos

A new poll suggests republicans who believe trump won in 2020 expect significant chaos in this November's election.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Aug. 16, 2024 ~7 min

Offensive names dot the American street map − a new app provides a way to track them

A newly released app allows users to search for discriminatory roadway names, helping communities grasp the ubiquity of inequalities embedded in everyday spaces and the harm they cause.

Joshua F.J. Inwood, Professor of Geography and Senior Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute, Penn State • conversation
Aug. 14, 2024 ~10 min

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