//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/social_issues/ Social issues news. Read summaries of the latest scientific research pertaining to a range of social issues. en-us Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:25:32 EDT Sun, 10 Sep 2023 21:25:32 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/science_society/social_issues/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm New research suggests parental incarceration elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163927.htm Thanks to continuous advances in human stem cell research, studies that make use of embryo models are progressing quickly. This research offers both a scientific and ethical alternative to the use of embryos resulting from fertilized human eggs, and the appropriate ethical guidelines have been developed in parallel with the advances being made. A group of biologists and ethicists suggest additions to the current ethical framework that refine thinking about human embryology using embryo models to maximize benefits to society. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163927.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160000.htm 在最近的几十年里,我有一个很大的差异n cyclone-related excess deaths by hurricane, state, county, year, and social vulnerability for counties in the United States, with 83 percent of hurricane-related deaths occurring more recently and 94 percent in more socially vulnerable counties. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160000.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121916.htm A person's own behavior is the primary driver of how they treat others during brief, zero-sum-game competitions, researchers report. Generous people tend to reward generous behavior and selfish individuals often punish generosity and reward selfishness -- even when it costs them personally. The study found that an individual's own generous or selfish deeds carry more weight than their desire to conform to the attitudes and behaviors of others. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:19:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230807121916.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803141708.htm A population genetics team recently identified the genetic relationship between over 40,000 23andMe users and a population of enslaved and free African Americans that lived in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland between 1776--1850. Over the course of this study, the researchers considered how best to inform descendants and other genetic relatives of their genetic connection to the site. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:17:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230803141708.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143216.htm A new study found that more than one million US deaths per year -- including many young and working-age adults -- could be avoided if the US had mortality rates similar to its peer nations. In 2021, 1.1 million deaths would have been averted in the United States if the US had mortality rates similar to other wealthy nations, according to a new study. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:32:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230717143216.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124658.htm Researchers have found that providing access to advice about housing, debt and benefits within food banks could help lift people out of poverty. The initiative meant that people forced to use a food bank were also able to access advice on a range of issues -- from housing and debt to benefits. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:46:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124658.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152651.htm Incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice, according to new research. The article notes that animal welfare rarely is considered during policymaking, explains why current tools make it difficult to incorporate the well-being of animals into public policy and identifies methods for remedying these issues. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:26:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm New research into public attitudes towards alternative shipping fuels shows public backing for biofuel and hydrogen. The study also found that nuclear was preferred to the heavy fuel oil (HFO) currently used in the global shipping industry, although both were perceived negatively. Ammonia had the least public support. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:46:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124608.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125419.htm A survey of philosophers finds they broadly agree with economists on the best way of valuing the environment of the future in policy decisions made now -- although for different reasons. Tue, 30 May 2023 12:54:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/05/230530125419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230407094243.htm People around the globe are so dependent on the internet to exercise socio-economic human rights such as education, healthcare, work, and housing that online access must now be considered a basic human right, a new study reveals. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:42:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230407094243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162338.htm Being a woman or racial minority can help someone stand out and be remembered when few others look like them. But they are more likely to be confused in settings where others share the same attributes. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:23:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230403162338.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323154217.htm A group of natural history museums has mapped the total collections from 73 of the world's largest natural history museums in 28 countries. This is the first step of an ambitious effort to inventory global holdings that can help scientists and decision makers find solutions to urgent, wide-ranging issues such as climate change, food insecurity, human health, pandemic preparedness, and wildlife conservation. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:42:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230323154217.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112609.htm A recent study that examined the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and law enforcement underscores both the need for law enforcement agencies to be involved in the development of public policies regarding AI -- such as regulations governing autonomous vehicles -- and the need for law enforcement officers to better understand the limitations and ethical challenges of AI technologies. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:26:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230321112609.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175836.htm A team of researchers has developed a machine learning model that draws from the contents of news articles to effectively predict locations that face risks of food insecurity. The model, which could be used to help prioritize the allocation of emergency food assistance across vulnerable regions, marks an improvement over existing measurements. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:58:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/03/230303175836.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132653.htm A study has investigated the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to address societal mega-trends and analyzed its proposed solutions in dealing with these global challenges. Artificial intelligence can offer understandable insights into the complex and cross-cutting issues of mega-trends, and how they could change and benefit in different areas if AI systems are deployed. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:26:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230227132653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135005.htm A team of researchers has highlighted human-wildlife conflict as one of the globe's most pressing human development and conservation dilemmas. New research looked at 133 countries where 18 large carnivores ranged, and found that a person farming with cattle in developing countries such as Kenya, Uganda or India were up to eight times more economically vulnerable than those living in developed economies such as Sweden, Norway or the U.S. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:50:05 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230224135005.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230220121859.htm World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:18:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230220121859.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230205081301.htm Researchers have developed autonomous driving software which distributes risk on the street in a fair manner. The algorithm contained in the software is considered to be the first to incorporate the 20 ethics recommendations of the EU Commission expert group, thus making significantly more differentiated decisions than previous algorithms. Operation of automated vehicles is to be made significantly safer by assessing the varying degrees of risk to pedestrians and motorists. Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:13:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230205081301.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195339.htm While residents in California are still dealing with damage from last month's floods -- after years of devastating droughts -- engineers are looking at better ways to manage the delivery of safe drinking water to homes. Things to consider include a changing climate, costs and sustainability. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:53:39 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230201195339.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230104115015.htm A new study has found that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience disaster-related home loss, and they are also more likely to develop functional limitations following the disaster. Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:50:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230104115015.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222123047.htm A new study puts the risk of firearm-related death in perspective and calls attention to the urgent need for violence reduction interventions in the United States. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:30:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221222123047.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221215104659.htm A study has shown that the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, which included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and mental disorders, increased after the Fukushima disaster and the COVID-19 outbreak. These findings emphasize the importance of improving post-disaster health promotion strategies and recommendations. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:46:59 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221215104659.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213180717.htm Structural racism has not only psychosocial but also biological consequences. Discrimination has been shown to contribute to mental and physical disorders including obesity, depression, and addiction, but the biological pathways from a social experience to its impacts on the body remain unknown. A new study examines the role of the brain-gut microbiome (BGM) system in discrimination-related health issues. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:07:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221213180717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221202124830.htm Does stress during pregnancy impact children's cell aging, and does race matter? The answer is yes, according to a new study. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:48:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221202124830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221123114201.htm In a new study, researchers find a significant societal impact of the pandemic beyond the domain of health and raise concerns about the ability of democratic societies to cope with future crises such as the climate crisis. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:42:01 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221123114201.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117135603.htm Race- and ethnicity-based discrepancies in exposure to air pollution, especially regarding proximity to roadways and industrial zones, are well-established. A new study reports the first nationwide patterns in atmospheric fine particulate pollution and nitrogen dioxide exposure at U.S. public schools. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:56:03 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221117135603.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114015.htm 金融压力由于COVID-19大流行a distinct toll on adolescent mental health and contributed to depressive symptoms, according to new research. The study found the effect was most pronounced in low-income adolescents but also affected all income groups who experienced financial strain due to loss of income. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:40:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221115114015.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110205306.htm People using prepayment energy meters consume up to three fewer portions of fruit and vegetables per week compared to those using alternative payment methods, according to new research. The study explores the role of prepayment meters in the 'heat-or-eat' dilemma, a trade-off typically between paying for food or heating. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:53:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110205306.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101756.htm On March 11, 2011, multiple catastrophes in Japan were triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake, including the nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. This event, also known as the 3/11 disaster, is what is known as a compound disaster. Now that over a decade has passed since this event, researchers are investigating how to prevent the next compound disaster. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:17:56 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221110101756.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221109085743.htm Authors of a new report say that reaching climate targets depends heavily on better decisions to manage already scarce water resources. Uninformed policy choices could put freshwater supplies at risk and derail climate action. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:57:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221109085743.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221108160817.htm Most Americans report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood, and a new study shows that these experiences have significant impacts on our health risks as adults. Physical illnesses such as obesity and chronic pain are affected, but mental disorders show the most significant association, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and depression. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:08:17 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221108160817.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104093243.htm Groundwater is considered both an environmental and industrial resource, but a new study indicates it is also an important resource in disaster prevention. Researchers conducted research surveys of 91 well owners and 328 welfare facilities affected by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. The surveys clarified groundwater use following the earthquake and policy issues that could make the use of emergency wells more effective in the wake of future disasters. The surveys' findings provide useful data for city governments that have installed or are considering installing emergency wells. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:32:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221104093243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102085445.htm A pandemic survey found that adolescents who answered more COVID-19 test questions correctly also reported lower stress, anxiety and depression as well as lower loneliness and fear of missing out, also known as FOMO. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:54:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221102085445.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221021132724.htm One natural disaster can knock out electric service to millions. A new study suggests that back-to-back disasters could cause catastrophic damage, but the research also identifies new ways to monitor and maintain power grids. Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:27:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221021132724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111423.htm Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia, is plagued by political and economic crises. The fall of a president, a military putsch and the crackdown on religious minorities have had an impact not only on life but also on research in the country. One area of research that has been particularly affected is research into fossils preserved in amber. Researchers have conducted a case study proving the negative impact political conflicts have on research. They examined scientific publications from the last three decades describing fossils in amber from Myanmar. Their results indicate that the increased research interest in Myanmar amber is explicitly linked to major political, legal and economic changes. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:14:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221019111423.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017142531.htm Terrestrial agriculture provides the backbone of the world's food production system. A new article makes the case for increased investment in algae aquaculture systems as a means of meeting nutritional needs while reducing the ecological footprint of food production. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:25:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017142531.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102401.htm The COVID-19 pandemic and the return of military conflict to Europe are two of the present's defining crises. A new study sheds light on their ramifications for the global energy system. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:24:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221017102401.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221013194105.htm An interdisciplinary team of researchers reports on how social norms -- 'patterns of behaviors or values that depend on expectations about what others do and/or think should be done' -- can be harnessed to bring about collective climate action and policy change. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:41:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221013194105.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221013194056.htm If Russia's war in Ukraine significantly reduces grain exports, surging prices could worsen food insecurity, with increases up to 4.6% for corn and 7.2% for wheat. That also would have an environmental impact, with carbon emissions rising as additional land is used to grow crops. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:40:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221013194056.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012101717.htm Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime, research suggests. More green space in a city is linked with lower risk of crime against property -- such as burglary, arson and vandalism -- and less risk of violent offences, the study found. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:17:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221012101717.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006162832.htm An opinion piece urgently calls for more research into the specific pathways by which civilization could potentially collapse due to climate change. Scientists have warned that climate change threatens the habitability of large regions of the Earth and even civilization itself, but surprisingly little research exists about how that collapse could happen and what can be done to prevent it. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:28:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/10/221006162832.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929204048.htm Is it ethical to test possible HIV cures by having subjects stop taking antiretroviral therapy and then giving them placebos rather than the experimental treatment? The answer is often yes, according to a new paper. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:40:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929204048.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132600.htm A new study systematically investigates flooding risk to hospitals on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts from Category 1-4 storms and finds that even relatively weak storms pose a serious flood risk to hospitals along the coast. Sea level rise expected in this century due to the effects of climate change increases the odds of hospital flooding by 22% according to a study. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:26:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132600.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115556.htm A large-scale study has identified alarming rates of depression and PTSD among Flint, Michigan residents five years after their water crisis began. The public-works environmental disaster is over in some senses, but psychological recovery may be longer in coming. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:55:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220920115556.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104811.htm A significant number of people who have survived cancer are living in poverty, which can have negative effects on their physical and mental health, according to researchers. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:48:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915104811.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913183127.htm A study shows the economic and mental health consequences on victims of Hurricane Harvey and COVID-19 were cumulative. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:31:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220913183127.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220906161447.htm The COVID-19 pandemic affected American households in countless ways, but according to researchers, some of the most tangible shifts are taking place in the food system. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 16:14:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220906161447.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220830145208.htm The COVID-19 pandemic brought many troubling ethical issues to the frontlines of clinical care, creating significant distress for clinicians, patients, and families. Behind the scenes, clinical ethicists managed those issues to support front-line workers and were integral to hospital operations. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:52:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220830145208.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824103011.htm A first-of-its-kind study of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. found a lack of preparedness, specifically to evacuate carless and vulnerable populations. Only seven cities had strong plans, including Charlotte, North Carolina; Cleveland; Jacksonville; Miami; New Orleans; New York; and Philadelphia. Twenty cities achieved a moderate rating, six cities had a weak rating and 17 plans were not available or do not exist. Among the cities with plans not found include Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:30:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220824103011.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220815112834.htm 超过50亿人会死于饥饿指出lowing a full-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, according to a global study led by climate scientists that estimates post-conflict crop production. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:28:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220815112834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220810181432.htm Civil and environmental engineers have formulated a method to predict human movement during large-scale extreme events with the goal of enabling more effective emergency responses. The model also revealed great disparity in movement among different economic groups. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:14:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220810181432.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220801133046.htm The pandemic reduced Native American life expectancy at birth from the already low 72 years in 2019 to about 67 years in 2020 and about 65 years in 2021 for both sexes combined. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:30:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220801133046.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727141401.htm People who reported experiencing discrimination more than once a week early in the pandemic had seventeen-fold increased odds of moderate to severe depressive symptoms and ten-fold increased odds of suicidal ideation, according to a new study. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:14:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220727141401.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725164927.htm Across the U.S., K-12 public school teachers face significant psychological barriers to discussing issues of race and racism with their students, according to new research. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:49:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220725164927.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220720150526.htm A new study shows that the experience of racial discrimination affects the microstructure of the brain, as well as increasing the risk for health disorders. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:05:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220720150526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220718094529.htm A new national study shows which Americans are least likely to be prepared to take necessary actions when faced with disasters such as hurricanes, floods and wildfires. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:45:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220718094529.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714091056.htm A new study of data from Chicago found that the neighborhoods where violent crime fell the most, cardiovascular disease mortality fell sharply, too Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:10:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220714091056.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705103634.htm The expansion of natural gas infrastructure jeopardizes energy transition, as natural gas is not a bridge technology towards a 100 per cent renewable energy system as defined by the Paris Climate Agreement. The researchers have examined the natural gas issue from five perspectives and given gas a fairly poor climate balance, comparable to that of coal or oil. They recommend that politicians and scientists revise the current assumptions about natural gas. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:36:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220705103634.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220629121206.htm Companies selling ethical and sustainable products should use up-tempo major mode music in their marketing to help well-meaning consumers convert their good intentions into actual purchases, new research shows. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:12:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220629121206.htm