It’s said that statistics don’t lie, but they often don’t tell the whole truth, either. A Cornell statistics expert has come up with a method he believes can boost statistical power and significantly reduce bias—vital […]
Humans really do rule the world. We took over fast and far, more than any other wild vertebrates. We inhabit nearly every corner of the world, and can thrive in deserts, tropical rainforests and even […]
American politics is increasingly characterized by high levels of polarization and divisive rhetoric, despite stated preferences among voters for civility and substantive debate. Sean J. Westwood and colleagues sought to understand what might incentivize a […]
In December 2023, the Peruvian Andes were hit by a severe drought followed by a wave of nighttime freezing temperatures. The “cold shock” didn’t just wither crops and cause widespread hunger; it reached deep into […]
Since tools like ChatGPT burst into higher education, debate has focused on two extremes: either students are all committing underhanded academic fraud and plagiarism or Artificial Intelligence will magically revolutionize learning.This post was originally published […]
Which children work harder at school, and what do their efforts have to do with their social background? Until now, educational research has been unable to provide empirically based answers to this question. However, a […]
Around 1 in 4 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany now uses artificial intelligence (AI)—primarily to free up staff from routine tasks. In future, SMEs will increasingly need skilled workers with AI expertise. Otherwise, […]
Geopolitical tensions rarely stay confined to the battlefield. They ripple through global markets—particularly energy and food. The war between the US, Israel and Iran is a reminder of how quickly conflict can affect food security […]
Finding the right information at the right time is critical for solving complex problems. Researchers have developed an algorithm that helps individuals locate needed information more efficiently by drawing on both a user’s own history […]
It’s a familiar feeling: You start a text message, and your phone’s autocomplete function suggests several choices for the next word, ranging from banal to hilarious. “I love…” you, or coffee? Or you’re finishing an […]
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