Science News for May 11, 2003

Does television news turn people off politics?

A study of TV news reports in Britain and US reveals that polls are rarely used to represent public opinion, instead relying on unverified claims and non-ideological citizen representations. This may lead to a disengaged citizenry, as politicians are often left to offer solutions without public input.

SourceCardiff University·DateMay 11, 2003

Personality is not set by 30; It can change throughout life

A large sample of volunteers found changes in personality traits throughout middle adulthood, including increased conscientiousness and agreeableness, and decreased neuroticism. These findings suggest increasing maturity and adaptation with age, challenging the view that personality traits stop changing by early adulthood.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·JournalJournal of Personality and Social Psychology·DateMay 11, 2003

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.