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Reviving War-Game Scholarship At MIT

MIT Center for International Studies and Security Studies Program offer new resources for modeling human behavior and decision-making in real-world scenarios.

Fear, Compassion And Other Political Emotions Affect The Future Of Democracy

Political emotions play a significant role in the establishment of a democratic culture and in the political mobilisation of young people, which is why they should be discussed in education.

Insomnia In Midlife May Manifest As Cognitive Problems In Retirement Age

According to a new study, long-term insomnia symptoms can pose a risk of poorer cognitive functioning later in life. This is why insomnia should be treated as early as possible.

Study: Higher Minimum Wages Raise Voter Turnout

Low-wage workers, who vote infrequently, gain a participation boost when their salaries increase.

Where Legal, Voting By Those In Prison Is Rare, Study Shows

The findings suggest voting by incarcerated people is unlikely to affect electoral outcomes, in contrast to some assumptions.

A “Big Push” To Lift People Out Of Poverty

MIT field experiment from India finds a one-time economic boost helps the very poor fare better for at least a decade.

Research Does Not Support The Adage “Boys Will Be Boys”

A study in social psychology recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that there are not many thoroughly girlish girls or boyish boys. It examines the girlishness and boyishness of Finnish adolescents completing their basic education.

The Consequences Of Climate Change In The Alps Are Visible From Space

Global warming has a particularly pronounced impact on the Alpine region. Like the Arctic, this European mountain range is becoming greener. Snow cover is also decreasing, albeit so far only slightly.

Shifting Signatures Of Climate Change Reshuffle Northern Species

Analysis of long-term monitoring data for almost 1,500 species in Finland shows that four decades of climate change has led species to shift between the “better” and “worse” parts of their climatic niches, and that these impacts were most pronounced at higher latitudes.

Missouri, Indiana professors trace talk of recession to misleading financial statements

Researchers from the University of Missouri and Indiana University believe an early warning sign about an impending recession could be traced to misleading financial statements submitted by companies.

Wearable Patch Can Painlessly Deliver Drugs Through The Skin

Using ultrasonic waves that propel drug molecules into the skin, the patch could be used to treat a variety of skin conditions.

Low-Cost Device Can Measure Air Pollution Anywhere

Open-source tool from MIT’s Senseable City Lab lets people check air quality, cheaply.

Where The Sidewalk Ends

Most cities don’t map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source tool to let planners do just that.

Chess Players Face A Tough Foe: Air Pollution

Study: Even chess experts perform worse when air quality is lower, suggesting a negative effect on cognition.

A Global Lab For Teaching And Practicing Synthetic Biology

A pandemic-fueled transformation of the MIT course MAS.S64 (How to Grow (Almost) Anything) leads to next steps in democratizing synthetic biology.

Study: Extreme Heat Is Changing Habits Of Daily Life

New research quantifies how much very hot temperatures restrict outdoor activity in China.

Program Teaches US Air Force Personnel The Fundamentals Of AI

MIT researchers developed and studied a customized AI training program for users with varied backgrounds, which could be delivered across large organizations.

Flocks Of Assembler Robots Show Potential For Making Larger Structures

Researchers make progress toward groups of robots that could build almost anything, including buildings, vehicles, and even bigger robots.

Can Your Phone Tell If A Bridge Is In Good Shape?

A new study suggests mobile data collected while traveling over bridges could help evaluate their integrity.