Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The ability to identify misinformation only benefits people who have some skepticism toward social media, according to a new study from Washington State University. Researchers found that people with a strong trust in information found on social media sites were more likely to believe conspiracies, which falsely explain significant events...
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Hexbyte Glen Cove Social class still dictates graduate job trends
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Policies that offer sustained support are needed to ensure people from lower socio-economic groups can reap the benefits associated with a degree, researchers say. Adequate grants, mentoring on campus and tailored career advice are among the provisions that would help students make timely and smoother transitions into good graduate jobs....
Hexbyte Glen Cove Social media can influence stock returns, finance professor says
Alexander Kurov has studied Twitter's effect on the stock market. Credit: Brian Persinger/West Virginia University WVU's Alex Kurov has studied Twitter's effect on the stock market. Credit: WVU Photo Twitter's impact is not limited to news, sports and political opinions. Posts on the social media platform can influence stock returns, according to research led...