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I volunteer in a repair cafe: We can help you learn to fix your broken Christmas gift

It’s a Wednesday evening in a town hall in Penryn in Cornwall, and my friend Pete and I are volunteering at our local repair cafe. We set up tables, get our tools ready, put up […]

AI model uses social media posts to predict unemployment rates ahead of official data

Social media posts about unemployment can predict official jobless claims up to two weeks before government data is released, according to a study. Unemployment can be tough, and people often post about it online.This article […]

LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety—schools can do much more to teach it

On Jan. 7, 2025, people across the Los Angeles area watched in horror as powerful winds began spreading wildfires through neighborhood after neighborhood. Over three weeks, the fires destroyed more than 16,000 homes and businesses. […]

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: How the ancients invested in precious metals

“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments,” proclaims a character in a poem by Juvenal (1st–2nd century CE), the Roman poet.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions

“Let’s face it, we’re just not that into emotions,” Brian tells me with a smile talking with other volunteers at a heritage steam railway in northern England. They are discussing a popular TV restoration show. […]

Not all scientific breakthroughs survive the hype

Some scientific breakthroughs may be lost to time due to scandal and redaction, while others are simply a case of waiting for more evidence.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Screen time these holidays doesn’t need to be a bad thing

With five weeks of school summer holidays (that’s around 25 days of weekday activities to organize), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and caregivers.This article is […]

When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard

Voice cloning technology platforms like ElevenLabs allow anyone to replicate a voice using just a few seconds of audio, for a small fee. These technologies are reshaping cultural and artistic expression.This article is brought to […]

Five myths about learning a new language—busted

Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though adults of all ages can do well in acquiring a […]

How young adult literature and philosophy can help provide better role models for masculinity

Toxic masculinity doesn’t stop at marginalizing women and LGBTQ+ people. It harms straight men by discouraging emotional expression, tenderness, and connection.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.