Does Segregation Beget Segregation?
Two poverty researchers talk about the social forces reinforcing the cycle of segregation.
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The Paradox in America’s Treatment of Gun Violence
Where we worry most, we can help the least; and where we could help most, we care the least. Stopping gun violence is all about knowing where to start.
Spreading Healthy Moods Through Adolescents’ Social Networks
British researchers report surrounding yourself with emotionally healthy friends is an effective way to avoid—or recover from—depression.
Fighting Epidemics With Math
Researchers tame the complicated social dynamics of infection by re-thinking reality.
Don’t Fear the Network: The Internet Is Changing the Way We Communicate for the Better
Panic about the rise of social media is largely overhyped and misplaced.
Tax Crime Nation
Tax evasion persists, and tax return scams involving identity theft are on the rise.
Trust in Cities
An established political order blocks innovation and economic development; there's too much local trust, with individuals only doing business with those they know. Look at what happened in Detroit.
On Twitter, Christians Are Happier Than Atheists
Followers of major Christian figures tend to express more positive emotions in their tweets than followers of well-known atheists.
What Your Cell Phone Data Actually Looks Like—and How It Might Be Used Against You
There's no reason to believe that the government is listening in on all of our phone calls, simply because the task is absurdly vast.