"Disinformation" is fast becoming a dirty word in the United States—a label so contentious in a hyperpolarized political climate that some researchers who study the harmful effects of falsehoods are abandoning it altogether.
Political science
Sep 23, 2025
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We extract more than 100 billion tonnes of raw materials from Earth each year, then throw most of them away. The "circular economy" offers a different approach: instead of the linear "take-make-waste" model, we could reuse, ...
Environment
Sep 8, 2025
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Nanoparticles are everywhere. Nanoparticles find a wide range of applications in biomedical applications, sensing, energy conversion, and industrial processes. But nanoparticles can also have negative implications as environmental ...
Nanophysics
Sep 2, 2025
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Many consumers assume that products labeled "Made in U.S." are almost entirely manufactured domestically, but supply chains tell a more complex story.
Social Sciences
Aug 12, 2025
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New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia reveals confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food, costing households money and contributing to the nation's food waste ...
Environment
Jun 10, 2025
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"Vegan" and "plant-based" are not just food labels anymore; they are fashion's latest buzzwords. Imagine walking into a high-street fashion store, drawn to a stylish bomber jacket labeled "100% vegan." You flip the tag, looking ...
Social Sciences
May 10, 2025
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If the UK is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, more than one-third of its sheep and cows will have to go, with their fields being replaced by huge new areas of woodland. That's one conclusion of the latest report by ...
Environment
Feb 26, 2025
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A new type of adhesive that can be cleanly removed from plastic bottles and packaging before disposal could lead to better-quality recycled plastic, a new study has shown.
Polymers
Feb 18, 2025
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Over the past decade, sustainable investing has exponentially grown in its global impact and popularity. This emerging trend led University of Waterloo researchers to investigate how green labels influence investment decisions. ...
Economics & Business
Feb 10, 2025
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Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.
Economics & Business
Feb 5, 2025
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