Analysis of U.S. policy documents reveals very little overlap in the science that Democrats and Republicans cite, deepening ...

Jay Barchas-Lichtenstein, PhD is the Senior Research Manager at the Center for News, Technology & Innovation. They previously ...

Rent control and stabilization policies: 4 studies to know U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here's what the ...

Young voters and colleges’ efforts to boost turnout: A research roundup with 5 story ideas We gathered research and interviewed researchers to help reporters cover voters under age 30. Keep reading ...

Research: 3 in 4 US adults can discern real political news headlines from fake ones Has the death of truth been greatly exaggerated? New research suggests people in the U.S. are, overall, good at ...

El Niño: What it is, how it devastates economies, and where it intersects with climate change This research-based explainer looks at how El Niño stunts global and regional economic growth and what ...

Gentrification, urban displacement and affordable housing: Overview and research roundup 2014 literature review of major studies on gentrification of neighborhoods in America, with a focus on benefits ...

Tree equity and trees’ impact on surface temperatures, human health: A research roundup The absence of trees is not just an aesthetic discrepancy — it can impact human health and well-being, a growing ...

What the research says about the characteristics of unsafe traffic intersections and crosswalk designs that can improve pedestrian safety.

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Reporting on violence and threats against US election workers: 6 things to know In this research-based tipsheet, we cover what journalists should know about the history of electoral violence in the ...