Influence of voting advice web tools is limited during elections with authoritarian candidates, study shows
The influence of online vote advice tools designed to help voters discover more about candidates is limited when elections are...
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Archaeological research offers insight into the cave life of early human settlements in the Amazon
Some of the earliest people to migrate to South America during the late Pleistocene era turned shallow caves in the...
Creativity helps the disempowered to highlight climate emergency concerns, study shows
Creativity can help promote environmental justice and support the disempowered to highlight their concerns about sustainability issues, a study shows....
Violence is contagious among members of Italian mafia groups, study shows
Violence spreads in a contagious way like a disease among members of the Italian mafia, a new study shows. Researchers...
Top academics join Exeter as part of neuroscience expansion
Nine leading academics have joined the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences in the University of Exeter Medical School, as...
‘Rare positive result’ in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family carers
A new therapy called NIDUS-Family helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals, a new study reveals. The research,...
Strong European backing for Ukraine leaves “little space” for exploitation of pro-Russian politics, study shows
Strong support for Ukraine means there is “little space” for European politicians to exploit pro-Russia foreign policy messages, a new...
Clear legal rules about the use of sperm and eggs in fertility treatment must remain to protect the vulnerable, study says
Clear legal rules outlining the use of the sperm and eggs of those who are incapacitated must remain in place...
Supporting childbearing women to maintain healthy weight could reduce risk of pregnancy complications
Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research...