social science

This Lab Aims to Improve the World through Big Data

Research at the Data Science for Social Good Lab covers inequality and diversity, public health, smart cities, and sustainability

High polarization and low risk perception can make top-down policies backfire

Molecular signs of biological aging linked to experiences of interpersonal discrimination

Study assesses how people feel about 45 different scientific fields and finds that trust varies greatly across them

Most researchers believe they are better than average at following good research practices, especially in medicine

Research shows positive effects of impactful initiatives on disabled and non-disabled employees, and corporate climate

Knowing about socioeconomic disparities impacts fairness perceptions, study finds

Neural research uses EEG to measure brain activity on subjects after walks through nature and parking lots

Psychologists argue for shifting away from the individualistic view of scientific authority, toward collective expertise

Study shows that a simple yet powerful new policy tool would provide a significant benefit to female entrepreneurs

Scientists estimate every year of education reduces mortality by two percent