The southwest’s disappearing precipitation is due to human-driven climate change, according to a new report.
Congresspeople Have Very Different Online Responses to Shootings
After mass shootings, Democrats are nearly four times more likely than Republicans to post about guns on social media, but the disparity goes deeper than volume, according to new research.
After mass shootings, Democrats are nearly four times more likely than Republicans to post about guns on social media, but the disparity goes deeper than volume, according to new research.
Why People Fall for Fake News
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than fact, a new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it’s false.
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than fact, a new study is offering insight into why so many people fall for fake news, even when they suspect it’s false.
How Does Helping Family Across Generations Affect Health?
A new study of more than 38,000 adults across Europe finds that the relationships between intergenerational support and health may be more complicated—and more common—than previously thought.
A new study of more than 38,000 adults across Europe finds that the relationships between intergenerational support and health may be more complicated—and more common—than previously thought.
Social Media Tool Could Give You More Control Over Algorithms
A new tool shows it is possible to turn down the partisan rancor in an X feed—without removing political posts and without the direct cooperation of the platform.
A new tool shows it is possible to turn down the partisan rancor in an X feed—without removing political posts and without the direct cooperation of the platform.
3 Factors Can Lead to Problems with AI Bias
Biases in AI models can be reduced by better reflecting the complexities of the real world, new research indicates.
Biases in AI models can be reduced by better reflecting the complexities of the real world, new research indicates.
How People with Vision Loss Judge Approaching Cars
A new study reveals how people with vision loss judge approaching vehicles.
A new study reveals how people with vision loss judge approaching vehicles.
How Money Stress Can Keep You From Getting Good Sleep
New research shows that financial worries shape bedtime behaviors and sleep quality.
New research shows that financial worries shape bedtime behaviors and sleep quality.
What’s Behind the Popularity of Holiday Rom Coms?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a season filled with sweet treats, glowing lights, and, for millions of eager viewers, formulaic romantic comedies.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a season filled with sweet treats, glowing lights, and, for millions of eager viewers, formulaic romantic comedies.
Happy Hours Invites Take a Toll on Some Workers
New research suggests that there are both positives and negatives to getting an invite to after-work events, but that impact depends on the person.
New research suggests that there are both positives and negatives to getting an invite to after-work events, but that impact depends on the person.
Parents May Influence College Student Binge Drinking
College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new study suggests.
College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new study suggests.
Why Do Top Firms Fire Good Workers?
Elite firms’ notorious “revolving door” culture isn’t arbitrary but a rational way to signal talent and boost profits, a new study finds.
Elite firms’ notorious “revolving door” culture isn’t arbitrary but a rational way to signal talent and boost profits, a new study finds.
AI Could Train the Next Generation of Surgeons
In an increasingly acute surgeon shortage, artificial intelligence could help fill the gap, coaching medical students as they practice surgical techniques.
In an increasingly acute surgeon shortage, artificial intelligence could help fill the gap, coaching medical students as they practice surgical techniques.
Sensor Tech and AI Could Improve ALS Care
Researchers are combining in-home sensor technology with artificial intelligence to monitor daily changes in ALS patients’ health, paving the way for earlier interventions and better quality of life.
Researchers are combining in-home sensor technology with artificial intelligence to monitor daily changes in ALS patients’ health, paving the way for earlier interventions and better quality of life.
New Display Tech Creates Graphics You Can Feel
Researchers have invented a display technology for on-screen graphics that are both visible and haptic, meaning that they can be felt via touch.
Researchers have invented a display technology for on-screen graphics that are both visible and haptic, meaning that they can be felt via touch.
Why Do You Remember Some Things but Not Others?
A new study finds memories of mundane incidents can be strengthened when they get attached to a memory of an emotionally charged event.
A new study finds memories of mundane incidents can be strengthened when they get attached to a memory of an emotionally charged event.