http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. (AP) -- Facebook will adopt new rules governing the social network even though a vote fell well short of a minimum threshold. http://www.physorg.com/news159796863.html Technology Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:02:32 EST news159796863 In Canada, campaign spending limits for candidates during a federal election are stipulated by the Canada Elections Act. A study recently published in the Canadian Journal of Economics uses these spending limits to evaluate the impact of candidate spending on voting outcomes. Results show that higher spending by candidates is found to lead to better chance of the candidate winning the election, and that spending limits are good for democracy. http://www.physorg.com/news156614956.html Other Sciences Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:09:45 EST news156614956 A study recently published in the Journal of Social Issues illustrates how certain disadvantages experienced in adolescence, such as early pregnancy, dropping out of high school, being arrested, or going to an underprivileged school, contribute to lower voter turnout in young adulthood. In addition, the types of disadvantage vary across racial groups. http://www.physorg.com/news139059055.html Other Sciences Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:55 EST news139059055 The decision to vote is partly genetic, according to a new study published in the American Political Science Review. The research, by James H. Fowler and Christopher T. Dawes, of the University of California, San Diego and Laura A. Baker, of the University of Southern California, is the first to show that genes influence participation in elections and in a wide range of political activities. http://www.physorg.com/news134129495.html Other Sciences Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:11:35 EST news134129495