Intermarriage and U.S. Hispanics: New research
Hispanics born in the United States often marry non-Hispanics, new research suggests. Meanwhile, the vast majority of Hispanics who immigrate do not intermarry.
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Rise in minimum wage linked to fewer teen pregnancies
A $1 increase in the minimum wage is associated with a 2 percent drop in the teen birth rate, suggests a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Which members of Congress get more media attention?
Members of Congress with the most extreme political views receive more attention from print media than moderate members, a new study suggests. Meanwhile, far-right Republicans get more coverage than far-left Democrats.
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Do parents still model news consumption? A look at teens’ news habits
Despite major changes in media and technology over the past 20 years, a new study of children’s news habits finds that “parents are still at the core of developing news interest and patterns of consumption.”
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Higher alcohol sales tax helps reduce drunk driving crashes
Raising the sales tax on alcoholic beverages leads to fewer crashes with injuries involving drivers who have been drinking. A new study suggests a higher sales tax had the biggest impact on drivers aged 15 to 20 years.
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The FAFSA and gaps in college financial aid
More than 19 percent of college students are eligible for financial aid but don’t complete a FAFSA form, according to published research from an economics professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Men’s facial features may sway criminal sentencing
A 2017 study suggests a link between certain facial features and the severity of the punishment a judge assigns to felony crime.
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Obesity and weight-related deaths in 195 countries over 25 years: A new study
An estimated 603.7 million adults and 107.7 million children worldwide were obese in 2015, according to new estimates published in The New England Journal of Medicine. China and the U.S. had the highest number of obese adults.
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Crowdfunding to raise money for medical care: A collection of research
Millions of people have turned to crowdfunding platforms to raise money for medical care and stave off bankruptcy. This collection of research examines the trend from multiple angles.
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Body camera footage suggests police treat black drivers with less respect
Police officers speak less respectfully to black drivers than white drivers during routine traffic stops, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers.
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