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AC/DC in surgery and lo-fi beats in the office: What the science says about working to music

Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anesthetic is about to be administered, the anesthetist says, “Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical team will be listening to the hard rock […]

Digital ghosts: Are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?

For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Saturday Citations: Imaginative bonobos; cannabis brain benefits; sneaky beetles

This week in science news: Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, may break down more rapidly in the atmosphere than previously thought due to climate change. A new, experimental pill dramatically reduces bad cholesterol. And […]

Review finds knowledge management boosts public sector performance in emerging economies

Public sector organizations in emerging economies could improve their performance and resilience by taking a more systematic approach to knowledge management, according to a review in the International Journal of Business Excellence.This article is brought […]

Conservative and fragmented policymaking has slowed education reform in Ireland, study finds

A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish Educational Studies, the research draws on perspectives from academic research, […]

With international law at a ‘breaking point’, a tiny country goes after Myanmar’s junta on its own

Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN). This week, the tiny country took an unprecedented step: its judicial authorities appointed a prosecutor to examine the […]

New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge

Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world’s largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they’re a part of everyday life, simplifying […]

Why rethinking wellness could help students and teachers thrive

Teachers supervising students in school-sponsored work sites tend to prioritize emotional and social well-being in the workplace, according to research from Rutgers Health. The study, published in Occupational Health, examined how educators approach student wellness […]

New database enables comparative archaeological and historical urbanism

Archaeology offers an unparalleled material record of urban dynamics, spanning thousands of years and operating in varied environmental and cultural contexts. The diverse perspectives provided by the archaeological record can yield new insights into our […]

Norway’s Sami population posed an enigma for the occupying Nazis, researcher says

Historian and Ph.D. research fellow Andreas Eliassen Grini at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has delved into German soldiers’ descriptions of their experiences in Northern Norway. This includes their encounter with the […]