Psychologist explains why spite could destroy liberal democracy
As communism imploded in 1989, the American political scientist Francis Fukuyama asked if liberal democracy was "the end of history," being the form all societies were destined to take. The past decades have suggested not. Illiberal democracies and h.....»»
A new theory linking evolution and physics has scientists baffled—but is it solving a problem that doesn"t exist?
In October, a paper titled "Assembly theory explains and quantifies selection and evolution" appeared in the journal Nature. The authors—a team led by Lee Cronin at the University of Glasgow and Sara Walker at Arizona State University—claim their.....»»
Will Saturn"s rings really "disappear" by 2025? An astronomer explains
If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet—Saturn......»»
Generative AI like ChatGPT could help boost democracy—if it overcomes key hurdles
The dawn of artificial intelligence systems that can be used by almost anyone, like ChatGPT, has revolutionized business and alarmed policymakers and the public......»»
Report: Political violence threatens health of US democracy
Political violence is eroding the overall health of democracy in the United States, according to more than 100 global scholars surveyed for a new report......»»
What makes a film score frightening? Expert explains the techniques that build tension and make us jump
Think of the scariest film you've ever seen. Beyond any blood-curdling screams or pounding heartbeats, there's sure to be another sound that sticks in your memory—the score......»»
In person or online? Researchers find people"s stated support for democracy depends on how they"re asked
Americans may be less satisfied with U.S. democracy than previously thought and new survey methods may have something to do with that disconnect, according to researchers at Georgia State University......»»
How to prepare for a trip to space
Aleksandra Stankovic is an aerospace psychologist and spaceflight biomedical researcher who studies how to optimize human performance and behavioral health in extreme operational environments. In this article, she describes how a person gets ready to.....»»
University of Chicago researchers seek to “poison” AI art generators with Nightshade
Altered images could destroy AI model training efforts that scrape art without consent. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, a team of researchers at the University of Chicago released a research paper outlining "Ni.....»»
Wildlife biologist explains bat myths
It's officially spooky season: Nights are creeping in earlier. A fall chill has descended. Skeletons and witches and jack-o-lanterns dot every street......»»
An unusual crater on Pluto might be a supervolcano
Pluto with a super-cryovolcano? Why not! All the elements are there, just not in the way we normally think of volcanoes. And cryovolcanoes are the reason why Pluto's surface looks the way it does. A recent research paper explains why Pluto could be t.....»»
Everything coming to Peacock in November 2023
Peacock's exciting November 2023 schedule includes the debut of the original movie Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain and Big 10 basketball......»»
Psychologist examines genesis of online groups of sexually embittered men
What happens when lonely men, embittered by a sense of failure in the sexual marketplace, find each other and form communities on the internet? The result can be deadly......»»
Researchers use measurements to generate quantum entanglement and teleportation
Quantum mechanics is full of weird phenomena, but perhaps none as weird as the role measurement plays in the theory. Since a measurement tends to destroy the "quantumness" of a system, it seems to be the mysterious link between the quantum and classi.....»»
Researchers measure magnetic field in eclipse medium of a spider pulsar PSR J2051-0827
Spider pulsars are a subclass of millisecond pulsar binary systems with low mass companions in short-period orbits. In spider pulsars, the pulsar wind and electromagnetic emission ablate and may destroy the companion......»»
From Donna Summer to creaking floorboards: How sound shapes "Fair Play"
"Fair Play" director Chloe Domont explains how elements of her film's score — including a Donna Summer needle drop — build tension. When it comes to sound, Fair Play starts with a banger and ends with a bang.The corporate thriller from writ.....»»
How "Totally Killer" tackles true crime
"Totally Killer" sends up true crime obsession with a murderous podcaster. Nahnatchka Khan explains why. On top of sending up beloved genres like slashers, '80s teen comedies, and time-travel flicks, Totally Killer also tackles a modern-day obs.....»»
Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas
A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast as sea levels rise.....»»
Neanderthal cuisine: Excavations reveal Neanderthals were as intelligent as Homo sapiens
The fact that Neanderthals were able to make a fire and use it, among other things, for cooking, demonstrates their intelligence. "This confirms our observations and theories from previous studies," explains Diego Angelucci, archaeologist at the Univ.....»»
A linguist explains how ‘address terms’ became such a social minefield
‘Dude,’ ‘ladies,’ ‘bro,’ “y’all‘—these address terms are complicated because their meaning changes so often. A male colleague could be forgiven for not knowing if using “gu.....»»
Pathlight CEO explains how its AI agents will perform customer research 24/7
Pathlight CEO and co-founder Alexander Kvamme delved into the advantages and hurdles of designing an AI system. Pathlight CEO and co-founder Alexander Kvamme delved into the advantages and hurdles of designing an AI system.Read More.....»»