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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 […]

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.

Why futuristic, tech-centered ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail

For residents of European cities—with their snarled traffic, drafty old buildings, creaking public services and gray winters—it’s easy to see the appeal of moving to a brand-new, high-tech metropolis.This article is brought to you by […]

Political division in the US surged from 2008 onward, study suggests

Divisions within the US population on social and political issues have increased by 64% since 1988, with almost all this coming after 2008, according to a study tracking polarization from the end of the Reagan […]

New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness

A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, titled “A Framework for Assessing the Trustworthiness of Research Findings,” is authored by a multidisciplinary […]

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 […]