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Survey reveals political beliefs shape romantic compatibility

Relationships demand compromise. But what about political ideology? When it comes to Democrats and Republicans, can love conquer all?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Climate impacts are forcing people from their homes. When, how and why do they have valid refugee claims?

For a long time, it seemed refugee law had little relevance to people fleeing the impacts of climate change and disasters.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Consequences of undocumented residents in the census—study shows trivial political impact

In recent years, some public figures have argued that undocumented residents in the United States should not be included in census data used for congressional apportionment because their inclusion unfairly benefits Democratic-leaning states.This article is […]

Solutions journalism can spur climate action, study finds

News stories that highlight potential solutions alongside the harsh realities of climate change can spur people to action—as long as the stories empower readers to see their own role in the solution, a new study […]

Class emerges as a key factor in who gets sent to prison

The incarceration rate of Black Americans has fallen sharply in the 21st century, according to a new study, but the trend has coincided with a rise in imprisonment of white Americans with no college education.This […]

The EU was built for another age—here’s how it must adapt to survive

To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle—an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.This article is brought […]

Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict

Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and name territories and boundaries, others show different voting blocs in elections, and GPS devices help drivers […]

Do Europeans trust science? New survey says ‘yes, but…’

The latest European Commission public opinion survey on attitudes towards science and technology points to a need to make research even more open and relevant to the needs of society.This article is brought to you […]

Gaza: Researchers analyze a year of satellite images to map the scale of agricultural destruction

The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hamas makes provisions for the passage of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza. This support is much needed given that Gaza’s agricultural system has been severely damaged over the […]

The hidden truth about migrant deaths at the Canada-U.S. border

The return of Donald Trump as United States president has sparked new security measures along the Canada-U.S. border.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.