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Social & Behavior

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4-Mar-2025

Equal distribution of wealth is bad for the climate

Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The climate benefits if only a few people have a lot of power and money. So, should the rest of us be held back because of this fact?

Journal: World Development

4-Mar-2025

Study: Smartwatches could end the next pandemic

Aalto University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear — now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even begins.

Journal: PNAS Nexus

4-Mar-2025

Mapping consensus locations for offshore wind

PNAS Nexus
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Ideal locations and scales for offshore wind installations depend on both physical conditions and social acceptability. Rudolph Santarromana and colleagues conducted a spatial multi-criteria analysis considering both techno-economics and a socio-environmental impacts, including a broad range of possible concerns, including visual, fishing, marine life, and vessel traffic impacts.

Journal: PNAS Nexus

4-Mar-2025

Extremist personality traits are not the sole preserve of terrorists, psychology shows

Taylor & Francis Group
Book Announcement

A certain degree of ‘extremism’ is necessary for survival, according to social psychologists, who argue the personality trait is behind positive social developments.

4-Mar-2025

Unmet needs increase susceptibility to believing in conspiracy theories

University of Kent
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Individuals are more likely to believe and endorse conspiracy theories if their psychological needs - such as feeling informed, secure and valued - are not met, according to new University of Kent research.

Journal: Psychological Bulletin

4-Mar-2025

Study provides novel insights into GenAI feedback

ECNU Review of Education
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, which mimic human-like conversations have the capacity to respond to questions, admit mistakes, and provide instantaneous linguistic feedback. A new study among college students in China has revealed the technological, educational, and social applications, as well as the limitations, of GenAI feedback. This study highlights the potential of GenAI feedback to enhance L2 writing outcomes, despite its current shortcomings.

Journal: ECNU Review of Education

4-Mar-2025

Electric vehicles: The key to a sustainable future or a failed promise?

University of Surrey
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Despite soaring production rates, the uptake of electric vehicles remains dismally low, raising urgent questions about what truly drives consumer behaviour and how to ignite change. According to a new study from the University of Surrey, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution risks being overshadowed by consumer hesitance and misinformation.

Journal: Transport Policy