Historical Emergence of Periodical Cicadas From Brood XIX
Biology's John Lill discusses the emergence of Brood XIX in Missouri and Arkansas, two of 17 states set to witness this historical insect phenomenon this spring.
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AI in Political Campaigns: How it’s being used and the ethical considerations it raises
Director of School of Media and Public Affairs Peter Loge says that AI is now widely used in political campaigns, but its use can undermine public trust in the long term.
Online Hate Thrives and Survives on Smaller Social Media Platforms, Study Finds
GW Physics Department research published in the journal npj Complexity shows that online hate thrives because of a hidden inner web of many small social media platforms.
A GW research team led by Professor of Political Science Andrew Thompson conducted an experiment to try to tap into top of mind ideas about the changing demographics in the US.
GW Expert Shares Three Ways Consumers Can Improve Media Literacy During the 2024 Election Season
Professor of digital storytelling Imani Cheers underscores the importance of media literacy during election seasons.
Calvin So, a GW doctoral student and the lead author on the paper, suggested naming the creature after Kermit to spark excitement about museum collection discoveries.
New Research Identifies What to Say to Someone After Experiencing a Broken Marriage Engagement
Communication professor Wendy Riemann describes the helpful, and not so helpful, ways to offer social support to those who recently ended a marriage engagement.
Snakes do it faster, better: How a group of scaly, legless lizards hit the evolutionary jackpot
Research Study by GW biologist Alexander Pyron proposes snake evolutionary speed spurred their diversity explosion.
GW Research Explores How People Make a Snap Judgment About Unfamiliar Dogs
SA study by researchers at the GW Genomics Lab led by Brenda Bradley finds that even dogs’ faces provoke instant judgment from people who don’t know them.
GW Luther W. Brady Art Gallery Hosts Exhibition Honoring Carroll Sockwell
GW Luther W. Brady Art Gallery honors Carroll Sockwell, a D.C. art luminary from the '60s to '92, and Corcoran School of Art alumnus.