November 15, 2024

A formula for life? New model calculates chances of intelligent beings in our universe and beyond

The chances of intelligent life emerging in our universe—and in any hypothetical ones beyond it—can be estimated by a new theoretical model which has echoes of the famous Drake Equation.

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How the far right is evolving and growing in Canada

In early 2022, thousands of Canadians descended on Ottawa as part of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” in protest of the government’s pandemic-related restrictions. Many were opposed to the government’s power to impose lockdowns, masking and [...]
Study finds increase in media coverage of crises, but not in the number of crises

The world appears to be plagued by crises—at least according to the media.This post was originally published on this site
Political abuse on X is a global, widespread and cross-partisan phenomenon, says study

A study suggests that political abuse is a key feature of political communication on the social media platform, “X,” and whether on the political left or right, it is just as common to see politically [...]
Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence

In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of [...]
Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it’s not, says sociologist

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country’s history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years [...]
Women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture—and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave

Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality for many women who serve in the military.This post was originally published [...]
Chinese firms turn to executives with global expertise to counter trade war impact

Chinese firms hit by the U.S.–China trade war are increasingly hiring executives with international experience to help manage adversity, particularly those skilled in European markets and marketing, according to new research from the University of [...]
Benevolent sexism competed with hypermasculinity in high-stakes campaigns in the US and Ireland

In the last weeks of the 2024 United States presidential campaign, the candidates and their supporters made a final plea to voters. Polls revealing a gender gap in support for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump [...]
Xenophobia and anti-Semitic attitudes also on the rise in western Germany, finds study

In western Germany, support for xenophobic statements has risen significantly and is now approaching attitudes in the east. In the country’s eastern states, satisfaction with democracy as it is practiced in Germany is at its [...]
Czechoslovak intelligence operations in Cyprus during the Cold War revealed

Dr. Jan Koura, a researcher from the Faculty of Arts at Charles University, Prague, reveals the Czechoslovak intelligence operations that shaped political dynamics on the island of Cyprus during the Cold War. This work sheds [...]