Ryan Jacobs, Author at Pacific Standard

Why Pets Should Be Included in Sociological Inquiries

A new paper argues that academics have been missing important connections.

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Recent research suggests that evaluating desperate Google queries may be the best way to identify infectious disease outbreaks before they happen.

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A meta-analysis of previous studies shows that moderate self-obsession is positively correlated with effective leadership.

Sociologists at the University of California-Los Angeles have come up with statistical predictors for getting the nod.

A new paper provides an epic theoretical defense of humor in sociological research.

A new survey reveals that people aren't embracing space mirrors and stratospheric aerosols as solutions to climate change.