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Does misinformation on Facebook and Instagram change what you believe?

For years, social media companies have faced pressure from users and government watchdogs to stop misinformation from distorting elections, deepening political divisions and undermining Americans' trust in institutions. But what if dramatically reducing people's exposure to unreliable sources that frequently spread misinformation doesn't actually change what they believe?

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The role of community energy in mediating the sustainable energy transition

Community energy projects, actively governed and managed by community members, play an essential role in advancing just energy transitions, for example, by providing energy in remote areas, facilitating the adoption of renewable technologies and building resilient electricity networks. However, their adoption remains limited. How does community energy work in practice, and how can it become more widespread?

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Can a robot tutor give too much help? Why timing matters

A learner stands in a room with a bottle, a cup and a book. The task is to figure out, step by step, where each object belongs in the room. Under the table? Or perhaps on the chair? A humanoid robot gives the instructionsβ€”but in Swahili, a language the learner does not know. To solve the puzzle, the learner must gradually decipher what the robot is saying.

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Can a robot tutor give too much help? Why timing matters

A learner stands in a room with a bottle, a cup and a book. The task is to figure out, step by step, where each object belongs in the room. Under the table? Or perhaps on the chair? A humanoid robot gives the instructionsβ€”but in Swahili, a language the learner does not know. To solve the puzzle, the learner must gradually decipher what the robot is saying.

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Community context shapes corporate response to violence in street protests

When violence takes place during street protests, how do corporate leaders respond? According to new research by Forrest Briscoe, professor of organizational behavior at the ILR School, the answer depends on other community characteristics that people can use to help interpret the reasons for that violence. In particular, Briscoe focused on whether the community has a long history of protests turning violent regardless of the issue being protestedβ€”and, separately, whether the community has a history of events that validate the protestors' main grievance.

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How does parent‑child interaction therapy work? And who can use it?

Children thrive when parents are warm and responsive to their needs while also providing clear guidance and setting limits. This is known as authoritative parenting. But most parents will tell you authoritative parenting is easier said than done, especially when children have frequent intense emotions, big behaviors, meltdowns and outright defiance.

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