Opinions and views vary from person to person, and in today’s world, there is probably no place where this is more evident than on Twitter. In this study, Professor Mirbabaie analyses how different user types communicate regarding topics, tweet characteristics, links, and specific sentiments toward refugees. Following 13 September 2015, after Germany decided to implement border controls, all tweets containing the keyword “Flüchtlinge” (English:…

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Despite all the varying problems and threats we face as a society, climate change remains an inglorious constant. In this study, Professor Mirbabaie and Jonas Rieskamp conducted a study together with their colleagues at Darwin University, focusing on heat waves. Even though heat waves have devasting impacts on human health and well-being, studies are rare and often confined to specific locations. Therefore, this study explores conversations on…

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