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Too many students drop out of A-levels—here’s how to help them pick a course they’ll stick with

You can probably remember at least one education choice you regret. You don’t have to be lazy or naive to pick the wrong subject, just lacking in information about what you will actually have to […]

Study calls for action to combat online abuse of sportswomen

Stronger policies and accountability measures to safeguard women athletes online are being called for, as part of a new study on the issue focusing on the case of former footballer Joey Barton. A team from […]

A few extra dollars may go a long way for survey researchers, study shows

Survey research is an important tool for capturing public opinion. Social scientists, market researchers, policymakers and more rely on surveys to capture the big picture of the public’s perception. But the data gleaned from a […]

Donkeys are a common sight in northern Namibia. What colonial history has to do with it

Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. They traverse sandy village roads, pull carts stacked with firewood, and graze freely along the northern edge of Etosha National Park.This article is brought to […]

Engineering and the quest for peace: Experts challenge profession to move beyond weapons and defense

Engineering can create weapons systems or systems for defense and well-being. But can engineering create peace? In a Perspective, Guru Madhavan and colleagues propose an expansive mode of engineering practice that seeks to reduce conflict. […]

Q&A: Within 5 years, AI could independently propose and test scientific hypotheses

EPFL professor Robert West and invited professor Ágnes Horvát discuss how the rise of AI is transforming the dissemination and production of scientific knowledge.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Communicating about quantum: Explanations improve understanding but reduce confidence

Quantum technology has the potential to transform society. But how can you effectively inform the public about such complex and enigmatic science and technology? Ph.D. candidate Aletta Meinsma explored this.This article is brought to you […]

Shaky numbers on unlicensed online gambling may mislead policymakers

Estimates of unlicensed online gambling in the Nordic countries vary widely and are often based on non-transparent data sources. This is shown by a new scoping review published in PLOS ONE. Led by researchers from, […]

‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

Earth is closer than it’s ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the U.S. and other countries become “increasingly aggressive, adversarial, and nationalistic,” a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its “Doomsday Clock” […]

Why some people speak up against prejudice, while others do not

When people encounter racism or discrimination, they don’t all respond in the same way. Some calmly challenge the remark, some file a complaint, others confront the offender aggressively—and many say nothing at all.This article is […]