Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiraciesScience
Mistrust and credulity fuel belief in fake news and conspiracies
People with high levels of mistrust or credulity may struggle to recognize fake news, leaving them more vulnerable to conspiracy beliefs and vaccine hesitancy, according…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleMuser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024Science
Muser Press – New Research Articles Week 48, 2024
Innovative approach highlights marine heatwaves’ impacts on seagrass ecosystems Seagrass meadows, essential to marine biodiversity and ecosystem services, are increasingly threatened by climate change, especially…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risksScience
Nature sounds reduce stress, but traffic noise spikes anxiety and health risks
People experienced less stress and anxiety while listening to nature soundscapes, but the addition of road traffic noise increased their stress and anxiety. Manmade sounds…
SourceNovember 28, 2024
Full articleGen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial securityScience
Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security
Born from 1995 to 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work distinctive from older generations. Despite appearances and tongue-wagging…
SourceNovember 18, 2024
Full articleMost people don’t understand Climate Justice conceptClimate
Most people don’t understand Climate Justice concept
A new global study reveals a widespread lack of understanding of the term 'Climate Justice', even among those living in regions most affected by climate…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 18, 2024
Full articleRepeated misinformation weakens climate science convictionsScience
Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictions
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and Australia reveals a troubling finding: even firm believers in climate science…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleWhat we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxietyClimate
What we can do about Gen Z’s climate anxiety
Australians aged 29 and under have grown up in the shadow of climate change, and data suggests this is taking a significant toll on their…
SourceSeptember 1, 2024
Full articleNew research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformationScience
New research reveals key strategies for combating online misinformation
In an era where online misinformation spreads rapidly and often unchallenged, new research from George Washington University (GW) offers a solution: clear and simple communication.…
Adrian AlexandreAugust 15, 2024
Full articleRepetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsersClimateNewsScience
Repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsers
A single repetition increased the claims’ perceived truth for the strongest climate science supporters surveyed. By PLOS ONE Climate science supporters rated climate-skeptical statements as…
SourceAugust 7, 2024
Full articleIndividuals vary in how air pollution impacts their moodNewsScience
Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Statistical models show how daily air pollution is linked to a person’s affective states. By PLOS ONE Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the…
SourceAugust 7, 2024
Full articleScientists and climate change: extreme concern and high level of engagementScience
Scientists and climate change: extreme concern and high level of engagement
By Universiteit van Amsterdam Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or…
SourceAugust 6, 2024
Full articleBusting five myths about eco-friendly eatingClimateFactsScience
Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating
By Bianca Wassmann, Singapore - ETH Centre and ETH Zurich Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here…
SourceJune 18, 2024
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