There has been quite a bit of research on online product reviews that try to sway consumer sentiment, but new research looks at reviews that are instead a form of entertainment.
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The Southern Ocean’s krill-rich waters attract multiple species of filter-feeding whales – and, increasingly, fishing boats.
Science fiction can be thought of as a film negative of history – a back door into what used to worry people and what gave them hope.
This trend may surprise you, given the attention the public, policymakers, politicians and the media paid to food insecurity at the height of the pandemic.
New research suggests anti-Black racism plays a key role in conservative anti-DEI sentiment.
The imperative for employers to accommodate people with disabilities is partly driven by the need to keep older workers on the job as the population ages.
Whether ‘adaptive’ equipment is expensive or affordable, expert guidance is essential for many people with disabilities.
Typical news readers prefer news headlines with simple language over more complex wording.
The ‘Laughing Buddha’ shows how people have adapted Buddhism to different cultural and historical contexts.
Students can play to their strengths in this anthropology course designed to teach them how to present research findings in ways other than a peer-reviewed paper.
Marko Rupnik’s art is on display in many churches. Should his paintings be removed in light of recent allegations?
Despite higher than average rates of HIV infection, Hispanic women have relatively low awareness of PrEP, an effective HIV-prevention medication.
More preteen boys are struggling with behavioral issues, while more teen girls are experiencing anxiety and depression.
Previous research had found that consumers think these types of eco-friendly policies are inconvenient.
Worldwide, the number of people with dementia is set to dramatically rise in the next 25 years. But a new report shows it doesn’t have to happen.
What you buy at the grocery store can predict whether you pay your credit card bills on time, new research suggests.
A white Philadelphia police officer was killed during a 1978 confrontation with the radical group MOVE. Often overlooked was the brutality leveled against the group’s spokesman.
Giving cruddy clothing, furniture and other useless stuff to a charity does it no favors, since it costs money to get rid of damaged goods. The power of peer pressure could help alleviate this problem.
Most presolar grains were destroyed in the formation of the universe. But some survived on meteorites.
Smart buildings can team up to be more energy efficient while keeping the people inside comfortable.
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Associate Professor of Business, Boston University
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Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Distinguished Professor of Humanities Emerita, College of the Holy Cross
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Interim Director of Data & Research Partnerships at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Associate Professor of Communication, Michigan State University
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Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
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Professor of International Economic Affairs at The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Associate Professor of Nonprofit Studies, George Mason University
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Associate Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics, Binghamton University, State University of New York; Indiana University
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Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University
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Ben L. Fryrear Chair in Marketing and Associate Professor of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Public Policy, UMass Amherst