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AI cannot automate science: A philosopher explains the uniquely human aspects of doing research

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Consistent with the general trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into nearly every field, researchers and politicians are increasingly using AI models trained on scientific data to infer answers to scientific questions. But can AI ultimately […]

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Women treat AI with greater skepticism than men do, study suggests

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Women perceive artificial intelligence (AI) as riskier than men do, according to a study. Beatrice Magistro and colleagues hypothesized that women are both more exposed to risk from AI and are more averse to risk […]

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Knock, knock… mapping comedic timing with a computational framework

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Researchers propose a computational method to reveal the hidden timing structure of live performance. Vanessa C. Pope and colleagues present a framework, called Topology Analysis of Matching Sequences (TAMS), that algorithmically detects repeated material across […]

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Living slowly, aging fast: The prison paradox

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The days can seem endless in Canadian prisons—and yet, inside, inmates actually age faster than on the outside. Why?This post was originally published on this site

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How to involve men and boys in tackling misogyny? Start by treating them not just as perpetrators

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Almost half (45%) of teachers across primary and secondary schools in the UK describe misogynistic attitudes and behavior among boys as being a problem, according to a YouGov survey in 2025. Additionally, 54% of secondary […]

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Artificially alive: How AI is bringing the dead back and what that means for the living

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A new study shows that generative AI is already being used to “bring back” the dead, as entertainment icons, as political witnesses, and as everyday companions for grieving families. Tracing cases of AI “resurrections,” the […]

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Teen girls cannot escape unrealistic beauty ideals on social media, researchers say

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Girls between the ages of 13 and 19 are widely exposed to beauty content online that promotes products unsuitable for young skin—even when they are not actively seeking beauty-related information. Moreover, they believe that other […]

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Some moral acts matter more than others, study shows

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Every day, we quietly judge the people around us. Did that co-worker split the credit fairly? Did a neighbor return a lost package? Did someone cut in line or respect the rules?This post was originally […]

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Getting into university is only the first hurdle for students from rural South Africa. Here’s what comes next

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As universities in South Africa prepare to admit a new group of students, thousands of young people from rural parts of the country hope for a life-changing opportunity.This post was originally published on this site

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How every generation uses AI, from boomers to Gen Z

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Artificial intelligence or AI is no longer a future concept—it’s already shaping how we work, learn and live.This post was originally published on this site

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Top Stories

  • Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

    A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they [...]
  • Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

    Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
  • More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

    When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]

Highlights

  • Online banking may shift household money control, making women five times likelier to manage
  • CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds
  • Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles
WHAT’S NEW
  • The workplace wasn’t designed for humans, and it shows
  • Always sunny in Wrexham: Docuseries nets economic, social gains for city in Wales
  • Hotel guests embrace AI convenience—but still want a human touch, study finds
  • Bunnings’ backyard pods won’t fix the housing crisis, but they signal a shift
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  • New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity
  • UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals
  • Political division in the US surged from 2008 onward, study suggests
  • City council meetings amplify broader civic voices
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