Ethiopian monkees show how decision making in big groups more difficult than in small communities
Election Science articles
This election science section highlights important research in political science as it relates to democracy, the ultimate invention in political science. Technology and science have played a major role in democratic history and this section seeks to constantly reexamine the important ideas behind it all. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
When People Don’t Vote, Inequality Becomes Policy
Study finds that inequality becomes policy when low voter turnout allows legislators free reign
Studying Twitter Extremism is No Simple Matter
New study examines how political polarization is fed by Twitter extremism 140 characters at a time
Does a Single Gene Control Voting Behavior?
Many would prefer not to believe that gene control over their personal preference is a real thing
Study Discovers Human Brain’s Voting Mechanism
Study uncovers brain’s voting mechanism through research on damaged lateral orbitofrontal cortex
Why Smokers Vote Less Than the Rest of Us
Unique Colorado study finds that tobacco smokers vote less frequently but reasons are still murky
Is Increasing Global Pacifism Leading Decline in Conflicts?
Thirty-year study finds rise in global pacifism could be contributing to prevention of conflict
Mass Genetic Impact of Ancient Dictatorships
Research reveals 11 dynastic ancient dictatorships with hundreds of millions of living descendants
Seven Ways Science Can Support Women Scientists
Companies, governments, researchers and donors must make 7 changes now to support women scientists
Study Claims Free Will is Illusion Even For Voters
Researchers at Georgia State University release study claiming that widely accepted notion of free will is illusion created by our minds without basis in latest science