Could Distributed Peer Review Better Decide Grant Funding?
The landscape of academic grant funding is notoriously competitive and plagued by lengthy, bureaucratic processes, exacerbated by difficulties in finding willing reviewers. Distributed […]
Female Activists’ Use of Images in Protests Against Oppression in Iran
Images of unveiled Iranian women and adolescent girls standing atop police cars or flipping off the ayatollah’s picture have become signature demonstrations of dissent in the past few months of protest in Iran.
Why Do Swear Words Sound the Way They Do?
The authors explored whether there are universal sound patterns in profanity. So we designed a series of studies involving speakers of different languages and found surprising patterns in how swear words sound across the world.
Americans’ Knowledge Deficit, and Confidence Surplus, about Politics
The author’s research shows that many Americans think they know much more about politics than they really do.
How Does Architecture Affect Our Emotions?
Think of a time when you felt vulnerable. Perhaps you were in a hospital corridor, or an exam hall, about to be tested. Now, focus on the building you were in. What if, without you knowing, the design of that space was affecting you?
As a Onetime Presidential Science Adviser, I Have Some Tips for the New Head of OSTP
Arati Prabhakar has been sworn in as director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and assistant to the president for science and technology after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate, two months following her nomination by President Joe Biden.
Cementing the Link Between Social Sciences and Humanities Studies with Future Employment
The author’s team’s research shows universities should rethink internships and work-integrated learning for social sciences and humanities students in a way that helps community partners build capacity for innovation.
How African Ubuntu Might Help Decolonize Research
The author and her colleagues identified four practical ways that a complementary use of ubuntu can positively shape how research is done.
What May the Review into the Australian Research Council Bode for University Research?
After years of concerns about the ARC – about political interference and low success rates – the review is a welcome step. But will it tackle the big issues?
