Researchers assess the spread of misinformation

The findings appeared online in the peer-reviewed journal Human Communication Research.

Many Republicans portray Democrats as immoral, unpatriotic, survey finds

A new survey found many Republicans depict Democrats as immoral and unpatriotic, while Republicans are portrayed as closed-minded by their opposing party.

New research finds the American public’s trust in the scientific community remains strong

The findings appeared in the journal Public Opinion Quarterly.

Media-reported polls that favor voter’s candidate of choice perceived as more credible

New research examined how partisan polls influenced voters, including their perception of polling accuracy and expectations in the past election.

Emotional stability associated with increased holiday shopping habits

Holiday spending habits are much higher among shoppers with more emotional stability, researchers found.

More than 67 million residents in the U.S. now speak a language other than English at home

In 2018, Census Bureau analysis found a record 67.3 million residents in the U.S. speak a language other than English.

Political ideology could shape moral beliefs, study suggests

New research from Penn State found that political affiliation may shape one’s own moral intuitions.

Women less likely than men to author invited commentaries in scientific journals

New research published in JAMA Network Open has found that women authors are less likely than men to participate in invited commentaries in medical journals.

Less women promoted within hiring committees skeptical of gender bias

Women are less likely to be promoted within hiring committees who are skeptical of external barriers they may face, new research suggests.

One-third of migrants passing from Mexico to US experience some violence

Mexican researchers carried out a survey of 12,023 migrants in transit through Mexico to the US. The findings were published in PLOS One.