Technology
The transactional—and optimizable—connections of ‘cozy video games’
Cozy is a vibe. So much so that even video games have been getting cozy.This post was originally published on this site
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Political Science
How industry and geography play a role in support for radical right parties
Dr. Ruben Ruiz Rufino found that communities with clusters of workers in labor-intensive sectors consistently showed higher levels of support for radical-right movements than areas dominated by knowledge-based industries. The study, published in the journal […]
Future Innovations
‘Like liquid metal’: Entangled, staple-like particles could inspire new generation of materials
A tightly packed ball of office staples can be surprisingly strong. Try to pull it apart and the tangled metal resists like a solid object. But with the right movement or vibration, that same bundle […]
Gadgets
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you’ve been in the market for a new hair dryer, you’ve likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in the millions—with or without the help of added minerals like […]
Gadgets
Dear AI, I’m autistic; should I go to this party?
When people ask ChatGPT and other AI models for advice, they often share deeply personal details in hopes of getting better answers: their age, their gender, their mental health history, even medical diagnoses like autism. […]
Future Innovations
From lab to industry: 3D printing accelerates the future of lithium batteries
Recent progress in advanced energy manufacturing has opened a new path for lithium battery design. A joint research team led by Associate Professor Eric Jianfeng Cheng of Tohoku University has published a review in Materials […]
Future Innovations
Green technology in the game industry: Scientists find way to charge your game console while playing
Researchers at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have designed a portable game console powered by solar panels and a cranking device. They embedded the crank into the gameplay experience, allowing users to—for example—fire a […]
Future Innovations
These restless materials don’t just bend under pressure—they snap, crawl, walk and dig on their own
When we think of materials, we usually think of substances like metal, concrete, glass or rubber. What these examples have in common is that they are inactive: when pushed, pulled, shifted or sheared they may […]
Technology
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
European Union regulators have threatened to force WhatsApp parent Meta Platforms to reverse a move that they say effectively limits the AI chatbots of rival companies from accessing the messaging app.This post was originally published […]
Technology
AI’s big productivity boost? It’s happening from the sofa
A new study by SIEPR’s Michael Blank is among the first to examine an overlooked effect of generative AI: it’s significantly boosting how much people get done at home. Barely a day goes by when […]