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Study Shows That Facebook Users Have a Lot of Heart

By Erin Meisenzahl-Peace Researchers: Andrew Cameron, Allan Massie, Robert Montgomery, Dorry Segev, The John Hopkins University Charles Alexander, Living Legacy Foundation Bryan Stewart, One Legacy Natalie Benavides, Donate Life Maryland… Continue Reading Study Shows That Facebook Users Have a Lot of Heart

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Science suggests your water conservation messages are all wet

As California imposes its first ever mandatory water restrictions to deal with a historic drought, water conservation is on everyone’s mind. But it turns out that when it comes to… Continue Reading Science suggests your water conservation messages are all wet

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Where does your compass point? Toward science or religion?

New research out of the University of Evansville and the University of Wyoming and published in the February 2015 issue of the American Sociological Review suggests that people tend to… Continue Reading Where does your compass point? Toward science or religion?

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Google this: You’re not as smart as you think you are

New research out of Yale University’s Department of Psychology suggests that having a smartphone with the world’s information at your fingertips may be doing more than distracting you from your… Continue Reading Google this: You’re not as smart as you think you are

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Some Chilling Findings About Global Warming Surveys

Although there’s scientific consensus that the planet is warming and that human activities are largely responsible, many Americans still don’t believe things are so dire. New research suggests that at… Continue Reading Some Chilling Findings About Global Warming Surveys

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In Times of Disaster, Some Tweet, More Reach For Phone

When terrorists attack or natural disasters strike, communities are upended, making communication between public officials and the public, as well as among family members, more important than ever. It might… Continue Reading In Times of Disaster, Some Tweet, More Reach For Phone

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The Messenger Is The Message

When it comes to sources of information on threats from global warming, who are you going to believe? A well-known personality like Bill Nye, “The Science Guy”? President Barack Obama?… Continue Reading The Messenger Is The Message

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The Truth About Why Some People Believe Fiction Over Facts

When facts make people uncomfortable because they clash with worldviews, they sometimes refuse to believe them. Continue Reading The Truth About Why Some People Believe Fiction Over Facts

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Campaign To Lower Calorie Intake Produces Sweet Results

The right messaging can encourage less consumption of sugary beverages. Continue Reading Campaign To Lower Calorie Intake Produces Sweet Results

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How To Boo!-st Action On Climate Change

A new study suggests that to get people to take action on climate change, frightening them a little can be a good thing. But to succeed, you also have to show people how they can fight back. Continue Reading How To Boo!-st Action On Climate Change

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Study Shows That Facebook Users Have a Lot of Heart

Science suggests your water conservation messages are all wet

Where does your compass point? Toward science or religion?

Google this: You’re not as smart as you think you are

Some Chilling Findings About Global Warming Surveys

In Times of Disaster, Some Tweet, More Reach For Phone

The Messenger Is The Message

The Truth About Why Some People Believe Fiction Over Facts

Campaign To Lower Calorie Intake Produces Sweet Results

How To Boo!-st Action On Climate Change

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