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A digital game improves the mathematical performance of children with dyscalculia

Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population and often persists into adulthood. A team from the University of Barcelona and the University of Vic—Central University of […]

New report unpacks the crises facing American journalism and offers solutions

Journalism in the United States is in crisis: Local newspapers are shuttering at an alarming rate, large cities that were once served by multiple daily local newspapers now barely sustain one or two major outlets, […]

AI model OpenScholar synthesizes scientific research and cites sources as accurately as human experts

Keeping up with the latest research is vital for scientists, but given that millions of scientific papers are published every year, that can prove difficult. Artificial intelligence systems show promise for quickly synthesizing seas of […]

An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option—but what becomes of your legal status?

Would you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved ones after your death?This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

New briefing paper outlines concerns around TikTok moderation policies political influence, and election integrity

A new briefing paper produced by the London Social Media Observatory (LSMO) at Royal Holloway and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) details emerging risks to democratic participation on TikTok. The LSMO and WFD brought together […]

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.