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

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 article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

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

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 […]

UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals

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 […]

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

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 […]

A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form

Born on the same day, Bill and Ben both grew up to have high status. But in every other way they were polar opposites.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

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

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 […]

Why futuristic, tech-centered ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it’s easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.This article is brought to you by […]

Political division in the US surged from 2008 onward, study suggests

Divisions within the US population on social and political issues have increased by 64% since 1988, with almost all this coming after 2008, according to a study tracking polarization from the end of the Reagan […]

New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness

A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, titled “A Framework for Assessing the Trustworthiness of Research Findings,” is authored by a multidisciplinary […]

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices: What’s going on?

In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US $5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record […]