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How VR and AI could help the next generation grow kinder and more connected

Empathy is not just a “nice-to-have” soft skill—it is a foundation of how children and adults regulate emotions, build friendships and learn from one another.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The spiritual and emotional world of pub psychic nights

At a Bristol social club, a psychic medium scans the room, inviting the spirit world into a space more often used for drinking and darts. The medium is talking to a small audience, mostly women.This […]

Specialized teachers can make mainstream schools better for children with special educational needs

Most pupils who go through the lengthy process of being identified with dyslexia, autism or another condition end up spending the bulk of their time supported not by a trained specialist teacher but by a […]

Government investment lifted young people’s hopes in ‘left behind’ areas, new research shows

Young people growing up in England’s most disadvantaged areas are feeling more hopeful about their future study and work prospects thanks to targeted Government investment, according to new research from the Universities of Bath, Bristol […]

From job ads to press releases: AI-written content rises sharply across multiple sectors

Since 2022, American companies, consumers, and even the United Nations have used large language models—artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT that are trained to create text that reads like human-generated writing. In a study […]

Trading on trust: How US senators may be turning lawmaking into profit

A landmark study of thousands of stock trades reveals consistent patterns of profit linked to lawmaking timelines—and proposes a new way forward.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Why cooking recipes are surprisingly personal—and have been so for more than 160 years

Personal pronouns like “I” and “you” are among the most common words in the English language—but that doesn’t mean they occur equally often in all kinds of texts. “If you think about it, you wouldn’t […]

From gladiators to mock naval battles, what were the major sports events in the ancient world?

The ancient Athenian writer Isocrates (436–338 BC) once commented: “Many cities judge those who excel in the athletic contests to be worthy of greater rewards than those who, by painstaking thought and endeavor, discover some […]

Dangerous, overpriced, crammed full: Poor housing for seasonal workers revealed

Australia relies on seasonal workers, particularly in agriculture and hospitality, to fill shortages of much-needed skills.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Childhood wealth and social status can help people get leadership roles in adulthood

Consider two teenagers searching for summer work. One is offered an opportunity to assist a project manager at their uncle’s construction company. The other submits a dozen retail applications, hoping for a call back. Who […]