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Psychology Helps Explain Why People Are Prejudiced

How’s your head feeling? We ask because we assume you’ve probably banged it against a wall a few times in bewilderment at the prejudiced attitudes people continue to hold despite… Continue Reading Psychology Helps Explain Why People Are Prejudiced

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Moving Climate Change Skeptics to Believers

Moving climate change skeptics to believers is fundamental if we are going to address the growing threat of global warming. Researchers are now studying strategies for reaching climate deniers. Emphasizing… Continue Reading Moving Climate Change Skeptics to Believers

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In Science We Trust

For many science geeks, the image of the Republican Party has been tarnished in recent years by its seemingly extreme anti-science views. However, a new study suggests that Republican views… Continue Reading In Science We Trust

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Use Pictures of Scientists to Correct Vaccine Myths

Photos of scientists can help correct the false perception that vaccines cause autism. Continue Reading Use Pictures of Scientists to Correct Vaccine Myths

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How to Talk About Climate Change Science

To persuade climate change skeptics, ditch the metaphors and keep it simple. Pie charts and simple statements about the scientific consensus are more effective than longer metaphors in communicating about… Continue Reading How to Talk About Climate Change Science

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