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presentationOct 5, 2010

The E-patient is In: How Social Networking Can Make You A Better Surgeon

Social networking may represent an effective way for surgeons to better serve, i.e., to communicate, to educate, to care, for their patients, the public, medical students, residents and the general public.
presentationApr 5, 2011

Paying Up Online: An interview with Jim Jansen

An interview with Senior Fellow Jim Jansen, recorded at the “Buying & Selling EContent” Conference, about paying for online content. (With downloadable audio and transcript)
reportSep 27, 2010

New Media’s Take on Technology – A Separate Look

A quite different narrative emerges from a separate study of technology and social media. An analysis of the most linked-to technology stories in blog and Twitter posts finds that users of social media portray a stronger sense of excitement than the mainstream press about the latest technological advancements. The concerns in social media are also […]
presentationJan 15, 2011

The Rise of Networked Individuals and their role in the life of entrepreneurs

Lee Rainie speaks to university educators in entrenpreneurship programs about the role of digital networks in innovation.
reportFeb 16, 2011

How many Christians are there in Egypt?

Senior research staff answer questions from readers relating to all the areas covered by our seven projects, ranging from polling techniques and findings, to media, technology, religious, demographic and global attitudes trends.
reportOct 28, 2010

Disputed Video Brings Religion to Forefront of Hawaii’s Gubernatorial Race

Hawaii Lt. Governor James “Duke” Aiona‘s religious beliefs and his past involvement with an international Christian organization, the International Transformation Network, have become an issue in his bid for the governor’s office, according to Hawaiian media reports. Aiona, a Republican, is running against Democrat Neil Abercrombie, who represented Hawaii’s 1st District in Congress from 1991 […]
reportJan 19, 2011

No Shift Toward Gun Control After Tucson Shootings

Most Point to Troubled Individuals, Not Broader Societal Problems
reportJan 19, 2011

No Shift Toward Gun Control After Tucson Shootings

The public remains divided — and deeply so along party lines — on the issue of gun control and gun rights. Most Americans say tragic events like the shooting are just the isolated acts of troubled individuals, and not a reflection of broader problems in American society.
reportAug 25, 2010

In social media, less attention but lots of skepticism

While the oil spill was a dominant story in the mainstream media for a much of the spring and summer, it was not as hot a topic in social media during the first 100 days of the saga. According to PEJ’s News Coverage Index and its New Media Index, the spill was one of the […]
reportNov 15, 2010

Another Bad News Week for Obama

Three stories topped the news last week—the economy, the aftermath of the 2010 midterms and the president’s trip to Asia—and all three involved narratives that were not positive for President Obama. The week’s other top stories included a cruise gone awry and a former president resurfacing on the media circuit to pitch his new book.