Education
How science-y are you? There’s a quiz for that
If you’re sitting at the pub with your trivia team and a pint of beer, are you the type of person to just gulp down your drink? Or are you more likely to study the […]
Month: June 2025
Society & Community
Parents spending more time, resources and money on kids’ sports
Parents, it is not just your imagination—you are spending more time, money and resources on your kids’ sports activities than moms and dads from previous generations.This article was originally published on this website.
Society & Community
A school prom isn’t just a party. It can equip teens with life skills
The high school prom, an American institution, has now been a mainstay in UK culture for over 25 years. A prom heralds the end of exams and the end of school altogether—and the beginning of […]
Politics & Global Issues
Federal R&D funding boosts productivity for the whole economy. Making big cuts to such government spending unwise
Large cuts to government-funded research and development can endanger American innovation—and the vital productivity gains it supports.This article was originally published on this website.
Politics & Global Issues
AI models show promise in evaluating complex forensic evidence in legal contexts
An international research collaboration used AI as research participants and discovered that knowledge-enhanced large language models are able to critically assess forensic expert testimonies.This article was originally published on this website.
Politics & Global Issues
What’s the potential effect of sanctions on Israeli ministers? Here’s what my research shows
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK this week announced sanctions against two members of the Israeli cabinet: National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.This article was originally published on this […]
Society & Community
What 1.7 billion words of online text show about how the world swears
Our brains swear for good reasons: to vent, cope, boost our grit and feel closer to those around us. Swear words can act as social glue and play meaningful roles in how people communicate, connect […]
Society & Community
Four ways you can feel empowered as a plus-size traveler this summer, according to experts
Traveling isn’t always easy for plus-size people. There can be accessibility issues, such as seats that are too small, but also lingering societal biases, that make the whole experience feel like it’s made for someone […]
Society & Community
Train smarter, work safer: Police training under the microscope
Training for police officers and soldiers often focuses on exceptional situations—the so-called “split second” in which everything is decided. But in practice, this does not adequately prepare them for day-to-day work.This article was originally published […]
Politics & Global Issues
Remember when corporate America steered clear of politics on social media?
There was a time when corporate America was not very online. Most companies used social media for promoting products and services or engaging with consumers in a friendly fashion. Political posts on a company Twitter […]