News tagged with collective action


Scrap 'unwinnable' drugs war and divert funds into curbing global antibiotic misuse

Governments around the world should stop squandering resources fighting an "unwinnable war" against illegal drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. Instead, they should use the cash to curb antibiotic misuse, which poses a far ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Taking on the challenges of replication in psychological science

Psychological science has come of age. But the rights of a mature discipline carry with them responsibilities, among them the responsibility to maximize confidence in our findings through good data practices and replication.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Time to act on COPD

As leading figures in respiratory health from across the globe gather in Birmingham for the COPD8 conference ahead of World Spirometry Day, the European COPD Coalition (ECC) is calling on policy makers across Europe to recognise ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is there a dark side to moving in sync?

Moving in harmony can make people feel more connected to one another and, as a result, lead to positive collective action. Think of those feel-good vibes created in a yoga class as students move in unison through their downward-facing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3