Charlottesville and the politics of fear
Trump is a master of using anger to motivate his base. An anti-terrorism researcher explains how to stem the tide.
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Facts versus feelings isn’t the way to think about communicating science
Reports of facts' death have been greatly exaggerated. Effective communication jettisons the false dilemma in favor of a more holistic view of how people take in new information on contentious topics.
Should the US stay in the Paris Agreement? A majority of Democrats and Republicans think so
The White House is deciding whether or not to stay in the Paris climate agreement. But a large majority of Americans – including Trump voters – want the U.S. to participate and lead.
Inoculation theory: Using misinformation to fight misinformation
Does science have an answer to science denial? Just as being vaccinated protects you from a later full-blown infection, a bit of misinformation explained could help ward off other cases down the road.
Can March for Science participants advocate without losing the public’s trust?
The research community tends to assume advocacy doesn't mix with objectivity. One study suggests there's room for scientists to make real-world recommendations without compromising their trusted status.
Why can’t America just take out Assad?
History suggests it would be a big mistake.
What do gorilla suits and blowfish fallacies have to do with climate change?
Laser-like focus on a tiny, unimportant detail can mean you miss the gorilla in the room – a tactic climate change deniers use to cast doubt on the science.
Democrats failed to gain a Senate majority, too
Hopes among Democrats of gaining a majority in the Senate were dashed. Here's what a narrow Republican majority might mean moving forward.
Can Congress build bipartisanship through caucuses?
As deadlines loom large for Congress, is there any hope for avoiding gridlock? A political scientist examines one common, informal way members build relationships across the aisle.
What is a party platform, and why do candidates often ignore them?
Party platforms help create parties, not the other way around. A political party expert explains what platforms are, why they matter and for whom.
Early days of internet offer lessons for boosting 3D printing
3D printing is opening doors to amazing opportunities and benefits – as well as some undeniable dangers. Patience and caution about regulating it will yield more innovation.
In America, domestic extremists are a bigger risk than foreign terrorism
An expert on extremism sees parallels between the rhetoric of Trump's GOP and that used to mobilize violence in Iraq and Kenya.
How big a threat is Islamic State in Central Asia?
Islamic State has been spreading its influence beyond the Middle East – and Central Asia could be in the firing line.
Are drones really dangerous to airplanes?
Drones don’t pose much of a risk to traditional aviation. Our research shows that collisions with manned aircraft are far more likely to involve a bird.
Picture of Pluto further refined by months of New Horizons data
After last summer's Pluto flyby, the New Horizons spacecraft started sending data back to Earth – at 2 kilobits per second. Here's some of what scientists have learned so far from that rich, slow cache.
The Federal response in Malheur and far right extremism
Race may have played a role in the muted federal response to the standoff at Malheur Wildlife Refuge, but it goes deeper than that.
Pass or fail? Profs grade GOP foreign policy debate
Who is most fit to serve as America's commander-in-chief? Our scholars watched the latest GOP debate to decide.
National security experts react to President Obama’s speech on ISIS
Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office Sunday night, attempting to steady fears after a terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California.
ISIS attacks fueled by illegal guns and open societies we can’t afford to lose
Compared to 9/11, the recent attacks by ISIS were coordinated, but not costly.
Children who understand emotions become more attentive over time
Why does emotional learning matter for children?
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Assistant Professor of Computational Social Science, George Mason University
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Adjunct Professor, International and Comparative Criminal Justice, George Mason University
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Professor and Chair, Dept. of Geography and GeoInformation Science, George Mason University
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Associate Professor of Geography and GeoInformation Science, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor, School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
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Adjunct Professor at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
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Professor of Conflict Resolution and International Relations, George Mason University
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Virginia E. and John T. Hazel, Jr., Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University
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Adjunct Faculty, George Mason University
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Assistant Professor, George Mason University
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Associate professor, George Mason University
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Research Assistant Professor, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
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Director, Insight Conflict Resolution Program at the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, George Mason University
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Director, Global Affairs, George Mason University
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Associate Professor, Department of Health Administration and Policy, George Mason University
