GW Study Links Offline Events to Spikes in Online Hate Speech
Trigger events, such as protests and elections, often lead to an increase in numerous types of online bigotry toward a wide range of targeted groups.
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Research News Alert: Sudden Spin-down Event Illuminates Magnetar Mystery
A new paper published in Nature Astronomy is shedding light on magnetars, whose attributes remain poorly understood.
GW PhD Student Plays Key Role in Gamma-Ray Burst Discovery
The unique cosmic explosion rattles scientists’ understanding of long gamma-ray bursts.
How Do We Learn About Other People?
Humans rely on a combination of previous knowledge and perceptions about a person’s characteristics when judging others’ personalities, a new study shows.
GW Professor’s HAVEN Project Targets Black Youth Suicide Crisis
A GW psychology professor is focusing on a mental health crisis that has largely played out in the shadows: the Black youth suicide emergency.
Losing the Battle for Hearts and Minds Early in a Crisis
New study led by Physics' Neil Johnson shows how Facebook users became entangled with online communities opposed to best-science guidance early in the pandemic.
New GW Study: What You Know Changes How You See Things
People perceive objects differently depending on their prior experience with that object, according to a new study from Psychology's Sarah Shomstein.
Researchers Discover New Species of Salamander From Gulf Coastal Plains Hotspot
A team of researchers led by the Department of Biological Sciences' Alexander Pyron discovered a new species of swamp-dwelling dusky salamander from the Gulf Coastal Plain of southeastern Mississippi...
Emerging artists at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design presented their work at the first, in-person major student show in two years. NEXT, an annual showcase, features graduating students’...