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Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable—if their jokes land

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Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology […]

Education

A digital game improves the mathematical performance of children with dyscalculia

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Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population and often persists into adulthood. A team from the University of Barcelona and the University of Vic—Central University of […]

Education

AI model OpenScholar synthesizes scientific research and cites sources as accurately as human experts

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Keeping up with the latest research is vital for scientists, but given that millions of scientific papers are published every year, that can prove difficult. Artificial intelligence systems show promise for quickly synthesizing seas of […]

Society & Politics

An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option—but what becomes of your legal status?

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Would you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved ones after your death?This post was originally published on this site

Society & Politics

New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity

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A new briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details emerging risks to democratic participation on TikTok. The LSMO and WFD brought together […]

Economy

A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide?

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Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley’s Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affordable.This post was originally published on this site

Economy

Experts reveal how a major food crisis might happen in the UK, and what we can do to stop it

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A new report has set out how the U.K. might respond to major disruptions to food supplies triggered by events such as war, extreme weather, or cyberattacks, and what can be done now to prevent […]

Society & Politics

UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals

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The introduction of mandatory photo ID in the 2024 general election may not have provided the security boost promised by the government, new research suggests. Polling clerks operating during the UK’s first mandatory voter ID […]

Education

Q&A: What we’ve learned about how students are using AI, and how to help them

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Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university […]

Economy

Why the idea of an ‘ideal worker’ can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions

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In the modern world of work, the “ideal worker” is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally […]

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Top Stories

  • AI uptake across Italian firms remains patchy, study suggests, despite generative AI buzz

    Research in the International Journal of Business Information Systems suggests that the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is remarkably uneven across Italian firms. While some may have made a deliberate choice not to use AI, [...]
  • AI study reveals England’s productivity divide is far more complex than North-South

    Researchers at the University of Manchester have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England’s long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country’s economic performance can be explained by a simple North-South [...]
  • Study suggests platforms invite third-party analytics to raise seller prices

    As artificial intelligence and data-driven analytics rapidly transform online retail, a surprising dynamic is emerging: some e-commerce platforms deliberately allow third-party analytics tools to scrape or access marketplace data, even though doing so could weaken [...]

Highlights

  • Research questions legitimacy of promoting harmful products
  • Accelerator programs have more work to do when it comes to supporting women entrepreneurs, research finds
  • AI uptake across Italian firms remains patchy, study suggests, despite generative AI buzz
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