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In the Brain, Dislike and Dehumanization Are Not the Same Thing

Processed by separate regions of the brain, dehumanization and dislike may be different psychological processes.

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Liberals Do Drink More Lattes, But Maybe Not For the Reasons You Think

A new study found that liberals are more open to globalization, while conservatives are more nationalistic.

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Research Finds Tipping Point for Large-Scale Social Change

This tipping point — roughly 25% of people — applies to any kind of movement or initiative.

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Parents Say Gun Violence in PG-13 Movies Appropriate for Teens 15 and Up

Past studies found that gun violence in PG-13 movies has more than doubled since 1984.

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New Report Finds Partisan Politics Drives Americans' Attitudes On Surveillance

Political ideology impacts how Americans feel about surveillance far more than do income, age, gender, and race/ethnicity.

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Black-Oriented Films Can Be Highly Profitable When Marketed to All Audiences, Study Finds

New research shows that the success of Black Panther may not be an outlier.

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Fear of Losing Status, Not Economic Hardship, Drove Voters in 2016 Presidential Election

Socially dominant groups supported the candidate who most emphasized reestablishing status hierarchies of the past.

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Using Research in Digital Rights Advocacy: Understanding the Research Needs of the Internet Freedom Community

An Internet Policy Observatory report seeks to understand how research is used within advocacy efforts.

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False Beliefs About MMR Vaccine Found to Influence Acceptance of Zika Vaccine

However, people who believe in the power of science are more likely to use vaccines.