Gadgets
Older people’s media literacy can be boosted in just 60 minutes—new study
Consider these scenarios.This post was originally published on this site
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Political Science
Development of a new tool to help local authorities govern commercial influence on health
The actions of big business shape public health, so local authorities need to carefully consider how to govern their relationships with them.This post was originally published on this site
Political Science
Political moderates may be perceived as disloyal by both sides
In the increasingly polarized political realm, moderates may be viewed as disloyal by both conservatives and liberals when the opposing side seems threatening, according to research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.This post was […]
Astronomy
Could we send a spacecraft to a black hole?
Black holes represent some of the most extreme environments in the universe. They are the sources of the strongest gravitational fields, allowing us to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity to an extent impossible with […]
Social Sciences
Exploring why societies around the world no longer bury their dead at home
There are countless cultures and societies around the world, spanning thousands of years. One thing they all have in common is that death is a part of everybody’s life. Examining how different societies commemorate their […]
Astronomy
Are aliens harvesting the spin of stars?
One of the challenges of searching for technosignatures (i.e., signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types […]
Political Science
New research reveals mass shootings and suicide deaths share summer peaks
A new study has found that mass shootings and deaths by suicide in the United States share seasonal patterns, reaching their highest levels during summer months. Analyzing national data spanning 2014–2021, researchers observed consistent summertime […]
Gadgets
New AI tools let readers talk to books
Imagine a world where you could ask a book a question as you read it.This post was originally published on this site
Technology
Chinese chipmaker CXMT soars 500% on debut as AI fuels shortages
China’s leading memory chipmaker CXMT became the most valuable company in mainland China after soaring more than 500% on its market debut Monday, underscoring how AI demand is boosting the semiconductor sector.This post was originally […]
Social Sciences
When a teenager makes the ‘stupid choice,’ their brain is working exactly as designed
When an adult refuses to let an injustice pass—stands up to a bully or asserts their rights—we call it principle. When a 15-year-old retaliates to an insult thrown in a school corridor, risking detention, we […]