Short corrective comments can help social media user to spot false information, study shows
Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot fake news, a new study...
Politics & Society
Major new study to identify Kleptocratic “red flags” and craft new anti-corruption rules
A major new study to identify kleptocracy’s “red flags” will help create better rules and regulations to fight worldwide corruption....
Major new interdisciplinary study will track impact of cultured meat on society
Law, sociology and biochemical engineering experts have joined forces to assess the risks and impact of cultured meat, a novel...
Experts developing new world-leading AI solutions to transform healthcare
Experts from leading universities across the UK have joined forces to develop new ways of using artificial intelligence to transform...
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...
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...
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...
University of Exeter research informing new efforts to improve legal ethical conduct
University of Exeter research is helping to inform new work to promote better ethical conduct among lawyers. The Legal Services...