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AI systems could identify math anxiety from student inputs and change feedback

Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most effective way to address it, many teachers struggle to deliver this level of support at scale within […]

Research finds ‘cheap stock’ options common before IPOs, averaging fivefold gains

Before the opening bell ever rings on a company’s initial public offerings, some of the executives may already be sitting on a quiet windfall.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration

California’s most devastating wildfire—the 2018 Camp Fire, which killed 85 and destroyed nearly 19,000 structures—forced nearly half of all residents living within designated fire perimeters to relocate within a year.This article is brought to you […]

AI challenges established norms in higher education

Studies from the Department of Communication and Learning in Science show that AI tools such as ChatGPT are not merely being used as support in students’ studies. In fact, they may be reshaping how students […]

City council meetings amplify broader civic voices

City council public comment periods may focus on local issues, such as housing and public services. But new research from the University of Michigan shows they also serve as powerful forums for expressing broader societal […]

Whether it’s Valentine’s Day notes or emails to loved ones, using AI to write leaves people feeling crummy

As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can seem like a daunting task—so much so that you may feel tempted to ask ChatGPT for an assist.This […]

Open-access software tool helps researchers spot fake journals

Research papers in peer-reviewed academic journals are at the heart of academic integrity. New ideas and discoveries are vetted and checked by experts in the field as the boundaries of scientific knowledge are pushed forward. […]

Shared purpose outperforms specialization, study shows

A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal challenges long-standing assumptions about managerial specialization by examining when organizations perform better by having leaders collectively pursue multiple objectives rather than dividing responsibilities among them. Addressing […]

What a policy restricting mothers’ overseas migration in Sri Lanka means for children’s health and education

International labor migration plays a vital role in supporting families across low- and middle-income countries, often providing a critical source of income for families back home. However, when mothers migrate abroad for work, young children […]

Media misuse of ‘hard-right’ label risks normalizing extremist views, study says

Leading English-language news outlets often misuse the term “hard-right” to describe far-right political movements, potentially softening their extremist image and boosting their electoral appeal, according to a new study published in the journal European Political […]