All articles tagged with #polarization
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Conversation
Despite common perceptions of conflict over wolf management in the U.S., most Americans hold positive views of wolves, and polarization is often driven by social identity and assumptions about others' attitudes. Recognizing shared values and correcting misconceptions can help bridge divides and promote coexistence.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
NASA's satellite observations of the pulsar J1023 reveal that its energy output is primarily powered by a pulsar wind colliding with nearby material, with polarization data indicating a coherent, ordered magnetic process near the star, challenging previous models and providing insights into neutron star evolution.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CounterPunch.org
The 2023 Dutch elections resulted in a fragmented parliament with a rise in right-wing parties and significant social unrest, highlighting deep polarization over immigration, foreign policy, and national identity, while the legacy of philosopher Spinoza symbolizes a hope for tolerance in the country's future.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Zohran Mamdani's rising candidacy for New York City mayor has become highly polarizing, facing fierce attacks from opponents over his leftist views, associations, and policy proposals, while also causing divisions within the Democratic Party and attracting national attention and threats from Republicans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Observations of the supermassive black hole M87* over several years reveal a complete flip in the magnetic field's polarization pattern, indicating highly dynamic and turbulent conditions around the black hole, which could influence jet formation and galaxy evolution.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Yahoo
Astronomers observing the supermassive black hole in galaxy M87 have discovered unexpected changes in its magnetic field polarization over several years, indicating a more complex and dynamic magnetic environment near the event horizon than previously thought, challenging existing models and highlighting the evolving capabilities of the Event Horizon Telescope.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has highlighted deep political divisions in the U.S., with social media amplifying conflicting narratives and spreading misinformation about the motives behind the shooting, which was carried out by a lone gunman with complex personal and political factors.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Live Science
New images of the black hole M87* taken in 2017, 2018, and 2021 reveal dramatic changes in its magnetic fields, with polarization patterns flipping direction, indicating dynamic environmental changes around this supermassive black hole, which is over six billion times the mass of the sun.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Leonardo DiCaprio discusses the film 'One Battle After Another,' highlighting its reflection of societal polarization and extremism, set in a dystopian police state, and emphasizing its humanistic portrayal of flawed characters amid political satire. The film is a strong Oscar contender and marks DiCaprio's first collaboration with director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
The article warns that the assassination of Charlie Kirk could become a 'Reichstag fire' moment in the US, potentially enabling authoritarian measures amid escalating political violence and international crises, with fears of history repeating itself in a polarized society.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Space
New images of the supermassive black hole M87* taken by the Event Horizon Telescope reveal unexpected changes in the polarization of its magnetic fields over four years, challenging existing models and indicating a dynamic environment near the black hole. The observations also captured the base of a jet of matter emerging from the black hole, providing insights into how black holes influence their host galaxies. These findings demonstrate the evolving capabilities of the EHT and its potential to deepen our understanding of black hole physics.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Phys.org
New detailed images from the Event Horizon Telescope reveal dynamic and changing polarization patterns near M87's supermassive black hole, indicating evolving magnetic fields and turbulence in its environment, with implications for understanding jet formation and black hole physics.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
In his first interview, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of addressing income inequality, polarization, and promoting peace, while advocating for a synodal church that fosters dialogue and understanding to overcome societal divisions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The article discusses the increasing tendency to quickly blame political sides for acts of violence, which can escalate conflicts. Experts warn that this rush to judgment, often fueled by polarized rhetoric and social media, may lead to more violence, with recent attacks showing a rise in lone wolf and nihilistic extremism, and highlighting the dangerous climate of political hostility in the U.S.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
The White House urged Governor Cox to promote nonviolence following the shooting of Kirk, a Trump ally and youth organizer, emphasizing the need to tone down political rhetoric to prevent further violence amid a period of increasing political violence and polarization.