Nov. 10, 2020 When Kids Watch a Lot of TV, Parents May End Up More Stressed The more TV kids watch, the more ads they see and the more likely they are to ask for things on shopping trips. That may contribute to parents' overall stress levels, researchers found.
Oct. 28, 2020 Men and Women Will Likely Vote Differently in 2020. But by How Much? A "gender gap" in elections has been around for decades. What it will look like this year is hard to predict, says UArizona political scientist Barbara Norrander.
Oct. 27, 2020 Sessions with a Scientist! Program Brings Biosphere 2 to Classrooms Around the World A new virtual program brings Biosphere 2 science and scientists to student groups wherever they may be on the first biosphere – planet Earth.
Oct. 27, 2020 Misinformation May Breed Political Cynics The more people believe they are exposed to disinformation prior to an election, the more cynical they feel about politics when it's time to vote, researchers found.
Oct. 21, 2020 The Rise of Negative Partisanship and How it Drives Voters The tendency to support a political party or candidate primarily based on dislike for the opposition is becoming more common, says a UArizona political scientist.
Oct. 15, 2020 With Arabic Flagship Program, UArizona Attracts New Students and Provides Virtual Immersion Experiences The University of Arizona was awarded an Arabic Flagship Grant for four more years, allowing for top-tier Arabic training – including virtual immersion experiences – to all Arabic learners.
Oct. 13, 2020 $3M Grant Establishes Program to Help Hispanic Students Prepare, Succeed in STEM The Department of Education grant strengthens university partnerships with Arizona high schools that have student bodies that are predominantly Hispanic or from low-income households.
Oct. 13, 2020 When Masculinity is Threatened, Men May Pull Away Men may withdraw from their partners in an attempt to restore their masculinity, but it can backfire: It's bad for the relationship, and it doesn't make others see them as more masculine.
Oct. 8, 2020 Even if Presidential Candidates Aren't Civil, Here's How You Can Be The executive director of the National Institute for Civil Discourse explains how the country became so divided and how we can practice civil discourse amid a contentious election.
Oct. 5, 2020 Black and Hispanic People More Likely to Live in High-Risk Flood Zones, Study Finds Some reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program could have disproportionately negative impacts on certain groups, according to researchers.
