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Oct 23 2026 | Parvati Nair

Speciesist Bias In Large Language Models

AI models can recognize discrimination against animals. But do they think it’s wrong? A study finds that the answer depends on whether the animal is human, farmed, or kept as a companion. READ MORE

Oct 22 2026 | Meghann Cant

Strong Support For Farmed Animal Protection Despite Lebanon’s Economic Hardship

A survey of Lebanese adults finds near-universal support for farmed animal welfare laws and generally positive views of plant-based eating, set against a backdrop of widespread economic hardship. READ MORE

Oct 15 2026 | Meghann Cant

Community Trust Determines Whether Aquaculture Gets Social Approval

A preliminary framework identifies seven factors that influence whether residents will accept or reject aquaculture development — with trust at the center of it all. READ MORE

Oct 14 2026 | Takuya Akiyama

Low Interest Or Low Awareness? What Japan’s Cage-Free Egg Data Show

Few Japanese shoppers buy cage-free eggs, but low sales may not mean low interest. This blog explores what survey data suggest about awareness, availability, and price. READ MORE

Oct 12 2026 | Dung Nguyen

What Makes U.S. Consumers Want To Buy Plant-Based Eggs?

In a survey experiment, U.S. consumers were more likely to say they’d purchase plant-based eggs when they cost less and were used to make pancakes rather than served scrambled. READ MORE

Oct 8 2026 | Meghann Cant

Does The Identifiable Victim Effect Extend To Animals?

Little research has tested whether people help a named, pictured animal more than an anonymous group. This study is among the first to explore this in depth. READ MORE

Oct 6 2026 | Meghann Cant

Rat Poison: Widely Used But Little Valued

A survey finds Chicago residents often reach for rat poison out of fear and convenience, even though they rank it as their least important way to control rats. READ MORE

Oct 5 2026 | Alan Jern

The Link Between Consumer Behaviors And Beliefs About Animal Emotions

In two online surveys of U.S. adults, people who believed that animals are more capable of emotion were also more likely to avoid animal products and activities where animals are used or exploited. READ MORE

Oct 2 2026 | Meghann Cant

Reframing Busyness As Good Can Boost Volunteering

Research shows that framing busyness as a good thing, rather than trying to eliminate it, can boost people’s sense of empowerment and increase their willingness to volunteer. READ MORE

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