Preexisting stereotypes found to influence entertainment selection
Entertainment media has increasingly featured diverse representations that have the potential to combat harmful social stereotypes, but a new University of Michigan study raises questions about how effective they can be in the current media landscape.....»»
Australian courts use "body language" to judge witness credibility
Nonverbal behavior in the courtroom can significantly influence how judges assess the credibility of witnesses in their rulings. But is reliance on "body language" based on sound science?.....»»
Bones from shipwreck suggest right- or left-handedness could affect how clavicle chemistry changes with age
A new study of human skeletal remains from the wreck of the 16th century English warship "Mary Rose" suggests that whether a person is right- versus left-handed may influence how their clavicle bone chemistry changes as they age. Dr. Sheona Shankland.....»»
We Must Restore Trust in Science in ‘Antiscientific America’
Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life. Stimulating interest in science may combat its influence.....»»
Businesses are leveraging the UN Sustainable Development Goals to gain political influence
At first glance, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) appear to be a rallying cry for businesses to transform and contribute to the betterment of society and the environment......»»
Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes
"Civil Defense" pushes hybrid espionage/influence campaign targeting recruits. Google researchers said they uncovered a Kremlin-backed operation targeting recruits for the Ukraini.....»»
Study reveals AI filters" influence on perceived attractiveness
We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair color, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to......»»
The complex considerations that magicians face when exposing the tricks of their trade
Magic is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, and much of its enchantment is said to rely on the audience not knowing how the tricks are done. However, while magicians swear to keep their secrets forever when they embark on their profession, the.....»»
40 years later, The Terminator still shapes our view of AI
The film has an outsize influence on the existential danger of AI. October 26, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The Terminat.....»»
Apple News+ adds Sudoku to the puzzle collection in iOS 18.2
Apple has added sudoku to its collection of puzzles in Apple News+, giving another way for subscribers to test their brainpower every day.Sudoku for Apple News+Apple News+ offers subscribers in the United States and Canada a selection of puzzles that.....»»
When things get tight: How does the embryo in rapeseed react to mechanical constraints?
In 2021, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for elucidating the biology of mechanosensors. These discoveries revealed how mechanical forces generated by touch influence tissue differentiation and morphogenesis in animals and humans.....»»
Study finds "elite" online critics maintain influence even after losing status
When a reviewer loses an "elite" badge on the restaurant review site Yelp, the quality of their reviews declines, but the perceived value of those reviews remains surprisingly high because of how the site displays their status, according to new resea.....»»
Is America ready for a woman president? Voters" attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
If U.S. voters elect Kamala Harris—a Black, Asian American woman—president, it would be historic on multiple levels. This is now a real possibility due to voters' positively evolving stereotypes of women politicians......»»
Understanding the influence of specific gene mutations on starch properties in barley
Cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, and barley are essential in the human diet and have various uses in the food industry. Their suitability for different industrial applications depends on the properties of their grains. The major component of these.....»»
Supreme Court Justices use rhetoric to affirm high court"s power and influence, LLM analysis finds
When U.S. Supreme Court justices write opinions, they mostly talk about the case in question. But occasionally, they will discuss themselves or the court, using what is called the "monologic voice.".....»»
How advertising jingles influence our buying choices (and why we can still sing them decades later)
Even if we haven't heard them for many years, familiar songs often stick with us for life. We can often recall every lyric to songs we learned as kids or albums we idolized as teenagers. But beyond music we've purposely chosen to listen to or learn,.....»»
Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education
Rong Hai, an associate economics professor in the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, investigates people's behaviors that influence human capital decisions, and policies that promote this accumulation and ultimately reduce p.....»»
Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct: how to watch and what to expect
Blizzard Entertainment has announced an online stream that'll look at the past and future of the Warcraft franchises — maybe with some surprises......»»
Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world
The iPod line has vanished into history, but the influence of this once-ubiquitous device is still shaping Apple, music, and the world, 23 years on from its announcement on October 23, 2001.You had one. Everybody had an iPod, some people had several,.....»»
Politics may influence gift-giving choices more than it influences personal purchases
Political affiliation may not make a difference in everyday purchases for individuals, but it can play a role when buying for friends, family and co-workers, new research from the University of New Hampshire has found. This may have implications for.....»»
Recognizing the strengths of socioeconomically disadvantaged students could lead to better grades
In a new study, psychologist Christina Bauer from the University of Vienna and her international team show the influence narratives can have on students' self-image and their performance. The scientists presented reverse narratives to socioeconomical.....»»