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Volunteers Who Help Gather Data for Science Are Committed, But Not Diverse

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found that while many volunteers who sign up to help crowdsource scientific findings are extremely motivated and committed, these projects aren’t attracting a diverse pool of volunteers.

Tropical Vegetation Benefits Less From Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Than Researchers Previously Thought

Carbon dioxide is known to have a fertilizing effect on plant growth, and the gas is often added to greenhouse crops to help improve yields.

Livestock And Dairying Led To Dramatic Social Changes In Ancient Mongolia, U-M Study Shows

The movement of herders and livestock into the eastern steppe is of great interest to researchers, but few scholars have linked the introduction of herds and horses to the rise of complex societies.

MIT, Harvard researchers link small-scale actions to improved air quality in India

A new study by MIT and Harvard University researchers shows how small-scale actions could improve air quality and health outcomes in India.

Upending A Decades-Long Theory of Reverse Osmosis Water Desalination

The process of reverse osmosis has proven to be the state-of-the-art method for removing salt from seawater and increasing access to clean water.

Tick-borne Powassan virus is being transmitted in concentrated clusters in New England, Yale study says

For New Englanders, tick-borne infections are a fact of life. Lyme disease, a bacterial infection carried by the deer tick, was first described in Connecticut in the 1970s and remains a major problem.

For Hurricane Katrina Survivors, COVID-19 Brings a New Mental Health Toll

As a graduate student in 2006, Sarah Lowe, PhD joined a group of researchers following low-income, unmarried mothers who were living in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck the area the previous year.

Uncovering The Mental Health Impacts Of COVID-19 In Low- And Middle-Income Countries

A new study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Mushfiq Mobarak investigated how mental health fared after the pandemic arrived in eight low- and middle-income countries, and found signs of a sharp, and lasting, deterioration. Now he is training his sights on possible solutions.

Understanding The Links Between US-China Trade and Inequality

A review of new findings on the links between US-China trade and inequality

Study Links Hard-Right Social Media With Incidents Of Civil Unrest

A new Yale-led study finds evidence that social media activity on hard-right platforms contributes to political unrest offline.

Partisanship And Blame in The Early Days Of COVID-19

On Jan. 20, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first American, laboratory-confirmed case of what would eventually be called COVID-19.

What Your Company Needs To Understand About Digital Privacy (But Probably Doesn’t)

Digital privacy is often framed as an issue for consumers, but Ruslan Momot argues that companies need to consider the concept as a key element of their business.

Where Does the Money Go In Environmental Grantmaking?

A new study by the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Sustainability Initiative (JEDSI) at the Yale School of the Environment examined nearly $5 billion in grants awarded by 220 foundations in 35 states and found that several of the largest mainstream environmental organizations received more funding individually than did all the environmental justice organizations combined.

University of Missouri: 'South Africa offers a prime example of inequality and the potential struggles that migrants undergo'

A recent study conducted by the University of Missouri revealed that Black South Africans who relocated to find employment experienced improved emotional well-being and reduced risk of depression.

Anonymous Reporting Systems In Schools Can Reduce Violence, Increase Student Connectedness

Students are more likely to report warning signs of potentially threatening behavior if an anonymous reporting system is available to them, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan.

Glendening: 'Accounting matters, and manipulated accounting information can negatively impact the economy'

Researchers at the University of Missouri and Indiana University believe an early warning sign of a recession in the U.S. economy could come from companies' manipulated financial statements.

Motherhood Is Equal To Partner Absence As A Cause Of Economic Disadvantage In Single Mothers

Bristol research highlights the major impact of motherhood earning penalties on the economic prospects of single-mother families.

“Hope Saved My Life”: How The Hope Project Helped Men At Risk Of Suicide

A project to help men aged 30-64 who are at risk of suicide has saved lives and reduced depression and suicidal thoughts, a study by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded researchers at the University of Bristol has shown.

Poor Labour Market Performance Amongst Muslims In Britain Is Not Due To Cultural Habits, Study Finds

New research has discovered that Muslims’ so-called 'sociocultural attitudes' cannot explain their poor labour market outcomes in the British labour market.

'Sensing System' Spots Struggling Ecosystems

A new "resilience sensing system" can identify ecosystems that are in danger of collapse, research shows.