Trusting science leaves people vulnerable to believing pseudoscience, new research finds
Knowledge of research methods can help the public discern valid scientific claims from false or misleading ones, researchers explain.
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Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of energy and the environment
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After an experimental online advertising campaign, Republicans shifted their views on climate change
Republicans exposed to a monthlong online video campaign delivering facts on climate science from trusted messengers, such as evangelicals and retired military, showed higher rates of belief that global warming is real and caused by human activity.
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Research suggests narrower streets for new developments could help alleviate America’s housing crisis
The U.S. has some of the widest streets in the world. The value of land used for streets can be substantial where low population density and high housing costs converge, finds new research.
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Reporting on scientific failures and holding the science community accountable: 5 tips for journalists
Two scholars offer guidance to help newsrooms report more accurately on scientists’ work and hold the scientific community responsible for protecting the integrity of science.
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Want fewer cars on the roads? Don’t offer parking, research suggests
New research draws a direct line between dedicated parking spots and the number of cars owned among affordable housing residents in San Francisco.
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The 10 most popular Journalist’s Resource posts of 2020
As it turns out, 2020 has been an enormous news year — extraordinarily overwhelming, relentless and historic.
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Investigating stories on water access, affordability and safety: 5 tips to get started
Tip #1: Remember that families experience water insecurity in the suburbs and rural areas, in addition to cities.
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Older people more likely to die during heat waves in colder parts of the U.S. — plus, the global inequality of climate change
As wildfires scorch Oregon, California and Washington, two papers offer new detail on the intersection of temperature, mortality and place.
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How they did it: News collaboration exposes how special interests use ‘model’ legislation
Three investigative journalists offer tips on how reporters should approach newsroom collaborations and how these partnerships can be more effective.
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How oil prices got wrapped up in the coronavirus outbreak
Here’s how oil prices became wrapped up in the novel coronavirus outbreak — and what the research says about how oil market volatility and stock prices usually interact.
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