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Finding a New Gandhi in the Book ‘Great Soul’
Like other great figures, new writings about Mohandas Gandhi tell us something about the subject but perhaps more about our times.
Local TV News Spreads Cancer Fatalism
New research suggests watching local television news leads to fatalistic beliefs regarding cancer.
Photos Implant ‘Memories’ of Fictional News Events
Participants in a study were far more likely to “remember” a fictional news event when a headline was accompanied by a tangentially relevant photograph.
Putting Sustainability to Music
Artists and industry insiders discuss how to make music green, both for fans and businesses.
In Disney Films, Beauty Is Far From Beastly
Disney’s animated films perpetuate the stereotype that beautiful people are smart, superior and successful, according to new research.
Golden Age of Newscasts is Now — on NPR
New research compares coverage of overseas news on Edward R. Murrow’s CBS and modern-day NPR, and finds public radio superior in numerous ways.
Sex Appeal, Exotic Setting Equal Satisfied Moviegoers
A new study of factors that contribute to a film’s popularity suggests the sex appeal of stars outweighs identification with the lead character.
It Turns Out There Is Accounting for Taste
New research finds people’s taste in entertainment remains remarkably consistent, regardless of whether they’re reading, watching or listening.
The Scientist and the Journalist Can Be Friends
Nancy Baron’s new book is an excellent guide for academic researchers on how to effectively communicate with the press, public and policymakers.
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The Changing Face of Network Television News
Network news anchors and correspondents are a far more diverse group than they were two decades ago.
Watchdog 2.0
The emergence of a video showing pedestrians mowed down in Baghdad by U.S. gunships illustrates how traditional media’s watchdog role is being usurped.
Quality Doesn’t Ensure Success for ‘Best New Magazines’
High quality doesn’t ensure longevity in the tumultuous print magazine industry.
Forecast: Warm With a Chance of Denial
Despite the weight of scientific evidence, many TV meteorologists are global warming skeptics, survey shows
Why Blog? To Change the World — and Blow Off Steam
Why do bloggers blog? It sounds like a trick question, but a study of top political bloggers finds their motivations evolve over time.
PBS Chief to Put Arts Front and Center
Big Bird meets big bands: PBS President Paula Kerger is renewing the network’s commitment to arts programming and arts education.
Your Next Textbook In Business Theory: The Comic Book?
A little self-awareness, and a lot of illustration, breathes some life into the justifiably maligned segment of entertainment education.
Stereotypical Images Can Overwhelm a Nuanced Text
In a troubling corollary to the truism that a picture is worth 1,000 words, a new study suggests stereotypical imagery can largely negate the central point of a lengthy text.
Searching for a Feeling
Can compulsively searching, instead of merely surfing, lead to greater cognitive benefits for netizens?
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Gender Wage Gap Skewed By Survey Flaws
The wage gap between the sexes in America has been closing much faster than anyone realized, but that’s tempered by learning it’s been much wider than measurements had shown.
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Traffic Solution: Make Drivers Less Lonely
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Slugging — The People’s Transit
In Washington, D.C., commuters have taken thousands of cars off highways via a homegrown rideshare system known as “slugging.” Can the government create more slugs — without stepping on any?
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A New Take on Political Ideology
An evolutionary psychologist proposes a new framework for understanding the root causes of our political beliefs.
The Real Science Gap
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