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Countering the Power of Conspiracy

Carleton researchers investigate how conspiracy theories spread and how to build public resilience.

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Carleton PhD Student Developing Transdiagnostic Tool for Neurodevelopmental Conditions

If parents think their child might be on the autism spectrum, they will typically take them to a clinic for an assessment. A specialist will…

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Monitoring Underground Carbon Storage for a Net-Zero Future

As Canada accelerates towards its net-zero climate target, carbon capture and storage (CCS) is emerging as a critical part of the solution. The process captures…

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Real-World Investment Lessons

Financial markets are a complicated puzzle, shaped by uncertainty and risk and the behavioural biases that can influence investment decisions. Determining whether it’s prudent to…

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When Hate Goes Viral: Countering the Power of Conspiracy

Conspiracy theories aren’t new. For centuries, they’ve been used to target groups cast as outsiders, from anti-Semitic myths in Europe to misogynistic and xenophobic narratives…

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