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- New Research Suggests 'Opposition Framing' Reduces Hostility in Heated Social and Political Disagreements
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A joint study by the University of Toronto and Stanford University reveals that framing arguments by what one opposes, rather than what one supports, makes listeners more receptive...
- Media attention serves as sole reward for "conflict entrepreneurs" using personal insults in Congress
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A comprehensive study by the University of Notre Dame reveals that while political insults generate massive media coverage, they provide no benefit to fundraising, legislative succ...
- Psychological study reveals group loyalty rather than lack of facts drives partisan belief bias
Published: Mar 21, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that partisan bias is fueled by motivational desires rather than a simple lack of shared information. Researchers used r...
- Political "Conflict Entrepreneurs" Trade Policy Influence for Media Celebrity as Personal Attacks Triple on Social Media
Published: Mar 17, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A massive data analysis of 2.2 million public statements from the 118th US Congress has identified a distinct class of "conflict entrepreneurs" who prioritize personal insults over...
- Racial and Political Cues on Social Media Directly Influence Television Consumption Among US Viewers
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A study of 1,259 participants by the University of Illinois indicates that social media endorsements from political and racial ingroups significantly drive TV viewing intentions. T...