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Penelitian baru menelusuri hubungan antara karya ilmiah dengan inovasi yang dipatenkan, memetakan bagaimana masyarakat diuntungkan oleh riset ilmiah dasar.
Here’s what research actually says about differences between males and females – and the question of what’s innate and what’s acquired.
The violence in Charlottesville affects all children, but racially motivated attacks make children of color feel particularly vulnerable. Here are some ways to protect them.
A new study connects the dots between published science and patented innovations, mapping just how society benefits from basic scientific research.
It’s increasingly likely that at some point, the world’s nations will need to broach the fraught discussion of geoengineering. The UN climate accord was a natural forum to do it.
The U.S. has been arguing about health care for decades. Critics have argued that insurance for all is a sign of weakness or even Communist. Here’s a look at how the thinking has evolved – or not.
A study that suggested Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was more psychological than physical has been debunked. How did the data get doctored?
Children with difficulty singing can be labelled as ‘nonmusical’ by parents, teachers and pop culture. This toxic idea of ‘talent’ can deprive people of music’s benefits for the rest of their lives.
Recent research raised concerns about girls’ stereotypes on their gender’s lack of ‘brilliance.’ But an overlooked finding suggests boys also hold hindering stereotypes about themselves in school.
Products not under the FDA’s jurisdiction don’t have to list whether they contain any of the antimicrobial chemicals banned in soap by the agency.
Using sensors on smartphones and smartwatches can shed light on patients’ symptoms of depression, even identifying ones they didn’t notice or share with counselors.
Simple reminders of the growing diversity of the country and the political power of minorities can influence biases.
Studies can’t predict an individual’s behavior. But meta-analyses of social science research turn up differences in men’s versus women’s leadership styles, on average.
A marketing guru considers what’s wrong with American democracy and how to fix it.
The massacre at an Orlando gay club is a savage reminder that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people still face harsh prejudice in America and lack full equal protections under the law.
We come across dishonest acts in our day-to-day lives. Perhaps we commit them as well. But, guess what? Most of us care so much about being moral that we tend to forget our unethical behavior.
What do recent National Spelling Bee successes reveal about the role of Indian-Americans in brain sports? And is this a moment to expand the definition of what it means to be American?
Detecting drier or wetter conditions is crucial for insect survival. We’ve long known they can do this – now researchers have discovered the genetic and neural basis for their humidity-sensing system.
The relationship between social science research and advocates and policymakers is undermined if they cherry-pick evidence that supports their goals, ignoring the wider field.
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Professor of History, Cardiss Collins Professor of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Studies, Northwestern University
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John Evans Professor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy, Northwestern University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Social Science, Northwestern University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Northwestern University
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Professor Emerita, Northwestern University
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Associate Professor of History, Northwestern University
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University
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PhD Candidate, Northwestern University
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Professor of Anthropology, Northwestern University
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Director, State of Local News Project, Northwestern University
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Associate Professor of Finance, Northwestern University
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PhD Candidate, Northwestern University
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Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations, Northwestern University
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