Business
US plans tariffs up to 100% on some brand-name drugs
The United States is planning new tariffs on some name-brand medicines.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Education
Expert explains how AI could redefine the scope of engineering work
In an editorial, National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu presents a forward-looking perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in engineering. She describes AI not as a replacement for engineers, but as a tool […]
Business
New study reveals why housing booms and busts are built into the system
A new study shows that the ups and downs in house prices are far more dramatic than most people think—and that government policies play a big role in making them happen. The researchers analyzed housing […]
Society
Would you spread pain to be fair? fMRI study tests moral choices in ice water
When making ethical decisions, university students appear to prioritize fairness and the fate of the worst-off over either reducing total harm or obeying unconditional moral precepts, according to a study published in PNAS Nexus. Woo-Young […]
Business
The hidden workload behind burnout: Why unpaid work may worsen women’s mental health
Mental load, invisible work, “the extra shift”; no matter the newly coined term, unpaid work in the domestic sphere, predominantly done by women, is a hidden burden eating away at the sleep and mental health […]
Education
Teachers tend to help the same kids repeatedly when using AI-powered tutoring tools
A new study finds teachers tend to provide assistance to similar subsets of students when using AI-powered educational tools, rather than touching base regularly with everyone in their classes. The findings could be used to […]
Society
Ranks of Disparity: New approach fixes flaw in fairness algorithms
As organizations increasingly rely on algorithms to rank candidates for jobs, university spots, and financial services, a new method, named hyperFA*IR, offers a more principled approach when picking candidates based on a limited pool of […]
Education
Students prefer AI chatbots, until they know it is one
Do chatbots have a role in higher education? It’s a question Joshua Lambert, an associate professor and biostatistician in the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, is pondering. He’s turned to a group of his […]
Politics
Why AI shouldn’t be used even to decide ‘simple’ court cases
In just a few years, generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has brought about significant changes in many industries, from health care to education, entertainment to finance, and even law.This article is brought to you by […]
Business
Reducing risks when modernizing packaging
Redesigns can cause serious harm to businesses. New research from Adelaide University explores what brands should consider when modernizing their packaging. “The study shows that successful redesign depends on increasing consumers’ perceived modernity without undermining […]