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Study finds 18- to 24-year-old group more politically active, but not more knowledgeable
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 13, 2009 |
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A study by three Kansas State University graduate students finds that the 18- to 24-year-old demographic became more politically active during the 2008 U.S. election season through the use of new media, but that the young ...
Adolescents hold differing views on civic and political activity
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 29, 2009 |
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The record numbers of young people who took part in last year's presidential election, along with high schools' raised expectations that students participate in community service, have led to growing research on teens' civic ...
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Children's TV has questionable political themes, study shows
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Dec 08, 2009 |
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Most parents know to screen television shows for sex, violence or other negative messaging—but what about children's shows themselves?
Ethnic conflict stoked by government economic intervention, not globalization
Sep 29, 2008 |
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Economic globalization and liberalization have been blamed for numerous social ills over the last two decades, including a sharp rise in interethnic violence in countries all over the world. Not so, say the results of a study ...
Earth dropped from NASA mission statement
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 24, 2006 |
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NASA has reportedly eliminated the promise "to understand and protect our home planet" from its mission statement.
Political views may skew perception of skin tone, new study finds
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Nov 24, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Political affinity could influence how some people view the skin tone of biracial political candidates, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, New York University ...
Report: Arizonans make good neighbors, but not good citizens
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Dec 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Polls consistently show that Arizonans take pride in their state, enjoy their quality of life, and like and trust their neighbors. Yet despite such positive outlooks, the percentage of Arizona citizens who ...
Imaging tests identify role of allergies in chronic sinus disease
Dec 21, 2009 |
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Exposing patients with chronic sinus disease to allergens and then obtaining repeated images by X-ray or ultrasound reveals that nasal allergies may be involved in some cases of chronic sinus disease, according to a report ...
Banks and bailouts: Playing politics?
Dec 21, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Banks with strong political connections were more likely to receive bailout money from the government—and more of it—in the past year than those with weaker ties, say University of Michigan researchers.
Bowling alone because the team got downsized
Sep 01, 2008 |
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The pain of downsizing extends far beyond laid off workers and the people who depend on their paychecks, according to a new UCLA-University of Michigan, Ann Arbor study. Even a single involuntary displacement has a lasting ...
Source: Stephanopoulos offered 'GMA' job
Dec 04, 2009 |
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(AP) -- An executive with knowledge of the negotiations says ABC News has offered George Stephanopoulos (STEFF'-uh-nop-oh-luss) the job of "Good Morning America" co-anchor, although ABC's political expert ...
Despite media coverage of politics, voters not likely to choose carefully, UW professor says
Feb 11, 2008 |
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Despite massive media coverage of the 2008 election, most Americans will make poorly considered decisions about their choices, says John Gastil, a communication professor at the University of Washington. The upcoming Washington ...
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