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Environment

Methane and the greenhouse-gas footprint of natural gas from shale formations

by Rozanne Larsen | May 5, 2011

2011 study by Cornell University on uncounted greenhouse gas impacts of unconventional extraction and hydraulic fracturing.

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Health, Race & Gender

Fathers’ depression and negative parenting behaviors

by Christopher Olver | May 5, 2011

2011 study from the University of Michigan published in the journal Pediatrics on the link between paternal depression and care for children.

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Criminal Justice, Economics, Politics & Government

Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan and anti-terrorism operations

by John Wihbey | May 3, 2011

2011 report by the Congressional Research Service on expenditures for conflicts and terrorism-related operations since 2001.

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Politics & Government, Race & Gender

Barriers to sustaining gender diversity in politics

by Rozanne Larsen | May 3, 2011

2010 study in American Journal of Political Science on barriers to further growth as female legislative ranks increase.

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Economics, Environment, Health, Politics & Government

Traffic congestion and infant health: Evidence from E-ZPass

by John Wihbey | May 2, 2011

2011 study in American Economic Journal: Applied Economics on reduced auto pollution through electronic tolls and effects on fetal health outcomes.

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Pathological gambling among a sample of casino patrons

by John Wihbey | May 2, 2011

2011 study by the University of California, Los Angeles, published in the Journal of Gambling Studies on gaming habits as reported in a casino setting.

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Economics, Politics & Government

Cultural attractions, human capital and economic growth

by Christopher Olver | May 1, 2011

2010 paper by the Institute for Economic Research at the University of Munich on cultural sites and how they shape local economies.

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Workplace (iStock)
Economics, Race & Gender

Cracking the glass cages? Workplaces and inequality

by Rozanne Larsen | April 29, 2011

2009 study by the University of Arizona in the American Journal of Sociology on more fluid work environments and effects on management diversity.

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Criminal Justice, Media

Tornado warning and response at a university campus

by Christopher Olver | April 29, 2011

2010 study by Mississippi State University published in Natural Hazards on the effectiveness of a large university’s emergency warning system.

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Education

Football helmet testing and safety standards

by John Wihbey | April 29, 2011

2010 study in Journal of Biomechanical Engineering based on Dartmouth College data on limits of football helmet testing methods.

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