Truth decayNew Replication Crisis: Research Which Is Less Likely to Be True Is Cited More Published 24 May 2021 Papers in leading psychology, economic and science journals that fail to replicate and therefore are less likely to be true are often the most cited papers in academic research, according to a new study. The study

Nuclear powerImproving the Safety of Next-Generation Reactors Published 24 May 2021 On 11 March 2011, in response to a massive earthquake, the nuclear reactors at Fukushima-Daiichi automatically shut down, as designed. The emergency systems, which would have helped maintain the necessary cooling of the core, were destroyed by the subsequent tsunami. Because the reactor could

PandemicTotal Deaths Due to COVID-19 Underestimated by 20% in U.S. Counties Published 24 May 2021 More than 15 months into the pandemic, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 is nearing 600,000. But COVID-19 deaths may be underestimated by 20 percent, according to a new study. The study uses data from the National Center for Health

TsunamisPreviously Unrecognized Tsunami Hazard to Coastal Cities Identified Published 24 May 2021 A new study found overlooked tsunami hazards related to undersea, near-shore strike-slip faults, especially for coastal cities adjacent to faults that traverse inland bays. Several areas around the world may fall into this category, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Izmit Bay in

Pandemic preparations What Do We Need to Do to Get Ready for the Next Global Pandemic?What Do We Need to Do to Get Ready for the Next Global Pandemic? Published 21 May 2021 “Pandemics are going to happen, but we can absolutely prevent the devastation that occurs from a pandemic. We can act now to

Hate crimesU.S. Anti-Hate Crime Law Provides New Enforcement Tools, but Will It Work? By Masood Farivar Published 21 May 2021 A bill that President Joe Biden signed into law Thursday gives local and federal officials new tools and resources to combat hate crimes, while putting the spotlight on a surge in anti-Asian hate during the

HurricanesAnother Active Atlantic Hurricane Season Published 21 May 2021 NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity

Truth decayDoes Correcting Online Falsehoods Make Matters Worse? By Peter Dizikes Published 21 May 2021 So, you thought the problem of false information on social media could not be any worse? Well, there is evidence it can. A new study shows Twitter users post even more misinformation after other users correct them. So, you thought the

China watchFrom Visits to Vaccines: The Evolving Nature of China’s Military Diplomacy Published 21 May 2021 A new report details the growing role of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) military-to-military cooperation in response to the global coronavirus pandemic – a move which signals the greater involvement of the PLA in China’s diplomatic activities. A new report by Meia

Our picksTracking of Domestic Extremism | Boko Haram Leader Killed | Advancing Facial Recognition Tech, and more Published 21 May 2021 ·  U.S. to Ramp up Tracking of Domestic Extremism on Social Media ·  German Officer Goes on Trial, Accused of Plotting Far-Right Terrorism ·  The Link Between Extremism and Military Functioning ·  DHS Plans Next Rally to