December 4, 2024

COVID-19 reduced sex offender behavior in UK, research shows

The number of sex offenses committed by strangers decreased significantly in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.

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Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories

The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on [...]
Civilian displacement key tactic of Syrian regime during civil war, study shows

Displacement of people, designed to cause depopulation, became a key part of the Syrian regime’s attempts to re-establish control of suburban areas of Damascus during the civil war, a study says.This post was originally published [...]
Presidential term limits help protect democracy—long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a [...]
State surveillance: Kenyans have a right to privacy—does the government respect it?

The Kenyan government is using technology to improve governance, service delivery and national security. The progress, while welcome, has brought with it concerns about state surveillance, data protection, and violations of fundamental rights and freedoms. [...]
Young Muslims in Scotland disillusioned by politics but politicized in other ways

Young Muslims are less interested in national politics in Scotland and instead are increasingly involved with local and global issues, research led by Newcastle University shows.This post was originally published on this site
New paper provides insight into ‘boycott and buycott’ of Russian goods in China

More than 10% of Chinese citizens who took part in a survey say they are willing to boycott Russian goods and most likely disapprove of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, says new research led by Lancaster [...]
Climate change alone does not cause mass migration, says researcher

People are already being forced to flee the consequences of climate change to an alarming extent in the Global South, says Jan Freihardt. He believes, however, that Europe’s fear of mass climate migration is exaggerated, [...]
Iranian women’s bodies are becoming a battlefield

Authoritarian regimes rely on patriarchal structures to consolidate their power. In Iran, this partnership serves to control women’s bodies.This post was originally published on this site
Law firm use of data scientists grows alongside AI’s challenges

Several top law firms are turning to specialists to beef up their artificial intelligence compliance practices in a way they wouldn’t with more established areas of law.This post was originally published on this site
Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration

The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. [...]