public opinion
Scientists Surveyed People About Space. The Comments Are Out of This World.
A poll of more than 1,500 participants reveals optimism about aliens, concerns about orbital debris, and “Uranus.”
Trump is gutting America’s refugee program even though most Americans support it
The State Department justified the decision by saying many refugees don’t want to come to the U.S. anyway.
Logan Paul and the Myth of Cancel Culture
The YouTube star is back after a brief hiatus, and he’s making a documentary.
Examining Australia's Weird Anger at the New $5 Note
It's not even a new note, just the old one with more wattle. But Twitter is blowing up, calling it "disgusting" and "vomit-like."
Rise Craig David, Your Time is Now
Fifteen years after his first number one, the world is finally ready to accept him on his own terms.
Nearly Half of Canadians Are Fine with Omar Khadr’s Bail, but Not Many Like Him
While nearly 40 percent of Canadians see Khadr as a child soldier, about one in four still consider him a terrorist.
Believe Or Deny Climate Change? That Depends On Where You Live
A new study by researchers at Yale and Utah State University looks at the public's perception of climate change on the state and county level — and the results could change the way campaign groups focus their efforts.
Victoria Won’t Be Getting A Safe Injecting Room Anytime Soon
While Sydney's supervised injecting room has been a widely accepted success, the Victorian government still opposes a facility in Melbourne.
13 Things Scientists and Public Opinion Don’t Agree On
A survey shows that scientists have different opinions on things like climate change, vaccinations, and genetically-modified foods.
Paris Terror Attacks: Will France Ever Be the Same Again?
Political analyst Jérôme Sainte-Marie fears the Charlie Hebdo murders will cause racist and xenophobic attitudes to go mainstream.
Exposure to Extreme Weather Is Unlikely To Affect the Views of a Climate Denier
Climate activists have sought to find a silver lining in more frequent, intense weather events — they might convince climate change deniers that humans are impacting the atmosphere.
We Are All Commissioners Now: The Race to Ruin Sports
The profit motive and crowd sourced policy are forming an unholy union in sports. Left unchecked, the sports we love will become something we all hate.