AI
Google to provide Gemini AI tools to US government
Google will provide its Gemini artificial intelligence tools to US federal agencies practically free, the government announced Thursday.This article is brought to you by this site.
Month: August 2025
Social Sciences
Grandparenting from a distance: What’s lost when families are separated, and how to bridge the gap
Becoming a grandparent is often envisioned as a deeply intimate, hands-on journey, holding a newborn, sharing first smiles, witnessing the first wobbly steps. It is traditionally grounded in physical presence, marked by spontaneous visits.This article […]
AI
Fairness tool catches AI bias early
Machine learning software helps agencies make important decisions, such as who gets a bank loan or what areas police should patrol. But if these systems have biases, even small ones, they can cause real harm. […]
Economics & Business
AI could stop hotels and restaurants wasting food, energy and talent—yet adoption remains low
Artificial intelligence could slash waste, cut carbon emissions and ease staff burnout in the hospitality sector—yet many operators are barely scratching the surface, according to new research from the University of Surrey.This article is brought […]
Social Sciences
Why spotting a liar can be harder than you think
Most people know that each time the fictional character Pinocchio lied, his nose would grow. While a growing nose makes for a fun children’s story, a UBC Okanagan researcher says it’s hard to know when […]
Economics & Business
Organizational intolerance reduces gender differences in empathy for workplace harassment targets
A new study co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts who study workplace sexual harassment finds that men and women often respond differently when they witness sexual harassment in the workplace.This article […]
Economics & Business
‘Ultra-fresh’ fashion reshapes the industry, with a cost to the environment
Traditional fast-fashion companies such as Zara and H&M rely on quick production cycles to keep up with consumer demand. A new business model supercharging that approach, called “ultra-fresh fashion,” offers clothing collections on an almost […]
Social Sciences
Parenting strategies are shifting as neuroscience brings the developing brain into clearer focus
A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday—there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!”This article is brought to you by […]
Education
Multilingual scholars should look inward to better support learners, researcher says
Multilingual scholars can benefit from reflecting on their own experience, a Northeastern University researcher concludes.This article is brought to you by this site.
Social Sciences
Cities obey the same laws of living systems, researchers claim
An EPFL study has found that urban areas follow the same universal rules observed in the natural world. From population size to carbon emissions and road networks—could the key to sustainable urbanization lie in the […]