Researchers from the CUNY Graduate Center, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University found that people do not primarily learn by copying others or by calculating the most likely choice. Instead, they follow a two-stage process — sampling behaviors at first, then committing once enough evidence accumulates.

Studies have shown that some types of civic engagement, such as volunteering, are associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and better mental health. A new study co-authored by social policy researcher Femida Handy of the University of Pennsylvania shows that voting is associated with a reduced mortality risk in older adults. “The potential long-lasting benefits of voting as individuals age make this information crucial for promoting voter turnout,” says Handy.

Just as major global powers are retreating from climate finance commitments, a new empirical study provides, for the first time, evidence of a direct link between climate finance and a lower risk of resource-related conflict in developing countries.

About The Study: This cross-sectional study of patients with de novo metastatic breast cancer (dnMBC) found racial and ethnic disparities in disease presentation and inequities in timely treatment for dnMBC across subtypes, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions to improve care delivery and outcomes. De novo metastatic breast cancer, defined as the presence of distant metastases at initial diagnosis, accounts for only 5.4% to 10.0% of new cases but disproportionately contributes to breast cancer mortality in the U.S.

New research using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) reveals that employment stability and in-person work buffered older adults against depression during the first year of COVID-19.