The shared central plaza of Monte Alban, a city that lasted for more than 1,300 years. Credit: Linda M. Nicholas Cities often have vastly different…
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Fertilizer is an essential component in modern agriculture, providing vital nutrients to crops that help them grow healthy and abundant. Without fertilizer, soil can become…
This intercontinental ballistic missile was launched as part of Russia’s test of its strategic forces in 2020. Credit: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service The prospect…
The Kremlin in Moscow. Putin has kept most oligarchs at a distance – literally and figuratively. U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders are…
Ukraine and Russia are two countries that border each other in Eastern Europe. On February 24, 2022, Russia sent its army into Ukraine and began…
Russia and Ukraine: What is at stake in this crisis? Northwestern experts in history, international relations and political science explain. As Russian forces close in…
Support for populist parties and politicians, and agreement with populist sentiment, has diminished during the pandemic, according to a “mega-dataset” taking in attitudes of over…
Researcher suggests lawmakers ensure measure is being implemented as intended. Although many Americans favor expanding background checks for gun purchases, gun-control measures in Congress have…
Experts argue COVID passes could stop another lockdown or pose threats such as segregation and ongoing surveillance. Covid passes and vaccine passports may promise the…
A U.S. Soldier speaks to a group of Afghan National Army Soldiers. A panel of foreign-policy experts surveys the uncertainties facing the country as it…
“When communication about vaccines is not transparent, it triggers uncertainty and people feel they may be misled,” says Michael Bang Petersen, professor of political science…
New technology could help cities around the world improve people’s lives while saving billions of dollars. The free, open-source software developed by the Stanford Natural Capital Project creates maps…
In a time of a global crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to note how people move through different phases to…
A new paper in the Journal of the European Economic Association, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that distrust generated by a 2011 CIA-led vaccination campaign…
The social science literature has long viewed homophily and network-based job recruitment as crucial drivers of segregation. Researchers at Linköping University and ESADE, Ramon Llull…
Not least because of the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories are more topical than ever. They are reported and discussed in almost all media and communication…
Are we really living in a polarized world? A mathematical model reveals surprises — particularly about people in the middle. When people talk about the…
Several proposals have emerged on how to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but they fall short in ensuring that the vaccine is distributed fairly. A team…