People with more empathy more likely to support international sharing of coronavirus vaccines, study shows
People with more empathy and cosmopolitan beliefs are more likely to support the international sharing of coronavirus vaccines, a new...
Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology
Stethoscope has important role in the era of ever-increasing technological power and sophistication, new cultural history suggests
The stethoscope still has an important role in a world of ever-increasing technological power and sophistication, a major new cultural...
Toxic ideas online are spreading and growing through the use of irony, analysis shows
Irony has become a medium for the spread of toxic ideas online, new analysis shows. The use of irony is...
Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals, study suggests
Visiting zoos in silence can generate a range of novel experiences, helping people to connect to animals in a more...
Defence lawyers face challenges accessing and reviewing digital evidence, study shows
Defence lawyers face numerous challenges accessing and reviewing evidence from phones and computers, a new study shows. Solicitors and barristers...
Professor John Dupre elected to The American Philosophical Society
A renowned University of Exeter philosopher has been elected to one of the USA’s most prestigious academic organisations. Professor John...
Public aware of and accept use of bacteria-killing viruses as alternative to antibiotics, study shows
The public are in favour of the development of bacteria-killing viruses as an alternative to antibiotics – and more efforts...
Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites, experts warn
Britain appears as a “useful idiot” to corrupt Central Asian elites because UK-based professionals can hide and secure ill-gotten gains,...
Queen Elizabeth II seen as British ‘hero’ – study shows
Queen Elizabeth II was seen by the public as an inspirational person – a hero – rather than a role...