Your personality changes when you speak another language, but that"s not always a bad thing
Have you ever wondered whether the language you speak influences the way you see the world? Well, according to a number of studies in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and linguistic anthropology, it does. Languages don't just allow us to commu.....»»
Male African elephants develop distinct personality traits as they age
Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a study published December 4, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Caitlin O'Connell-Rodwell at Stanford Universit.....»»
Research introduces "ecology stereotypes," how perceptions are influenced by others" backgrounds
In new research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Oliver Sng, UC Irvine assistant professor of psychological science, presents findings that could transform how we understand the origins of stereotypes and social bias......»»
Why your personality might be affecting your salary, and how it shapes the gender pay gap
When we think about what affects wages, we often focus on education, work experience or even sheer luck. But what about personality traits? Are they simply part of who we are, or do they play a larger role in determining our labor market success?.....»»
Deep seabed mining: Bad for biodiversity and terrible for the economy
The debate around deep seabed mining has been gaining attention as concerns mount about its potential impacts on ocean ecosystems. The ocean is host to countless species yet to be discovered, some of which could hold the key to breakthroughs in medic.....»»
Review: Miko Mini is a fun and affordable AI bot for kids
Large language model AI has been a leap forward for me in how I use technology. So naturally, ChatGPT is something that my 7 and 11 year old kids are already familiar with, but there isn’t an AI that they interact with regularly. Enter , a fun and.....»»
Your personality changes when you speak another language, but that"s not always a bad thing
Have you ever wondered whether the language you speak influences the way you see the world? Well, according to a number of studies in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and linguistic anthropology, it does. Languages don't just allow us to commu.....»»
A Max Max prequel? Director Justin Kurzel has an idea for George Miller
Justin Kurzel has an idea for a Mad Max prequel. In a recent interview, the Australian filmmaker teased his Mad Max idea and if he will speak to George Miller......»»
Certain names make ChatGPT grind to a halt, and we know why
Filter resulting from subject of settled defamation lawsuit could cause trouble down the road. OpenAI's ChatGPT is more than just an AI language model with a fancy interface. It's.....»»
Get 78% off lifetime access to Babbel & learn languages on your iPhone
Start your New Year's resolution to learn a language with this incredible 78% discount on Babbel's lifetime subscription for Cyber Monday.BabbelLearning a second language can open doors to new experiences, and anyone can do it. With this StackSocial.....»»
Delta Force devs ready the ban hammer for its upcoming release
Ahead of its launch, Delta Force: Hawk Ops developers are drawing a line in the sand and daring bad actors to cross it......»»
"I am exhausted": Australian teachers speak about how compassion fatigue is harming them and their work
Teachers' jobs involve more than just teaching the required curriculum. A significant part of their role includes providing emotional support to their students.....»»
Scientists discover shared genetic foundations between musical rhythm and human language
In a study published Nov. 21 in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers have uncovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biological underpinnings of the.....»»
How much for cash? Why the informal economy is bad for business, consumers and society
Who hasn't heard someone ask, "How much for cash?" While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business......»»
Scientists successfully use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs
Virus. When you hear the word, you probably shudder. But not all viruses are bad or cause disease. Some are even used for therapeutic applications or vaccination. In basic research, they are often employed to infect certain cells, genetically modify.....»»
QNAP firmware update leaves NAS owners locked out of their boxes
Downgrading or customer support are your options if you caught the bad one. A recent firmware pushed to QNAP network attached storage (NAS) devices left a number of owners unable.....»»
Black Friday shoppers targeted with thousands of fraudulent online stores
Building fake, fraudulent online stores has never been easier: fraudsters are registering domain names for a pittance, using the SHOPYY e-commerce platform to build the websites, and leveraging large language models (LLMs) to rewrite existing product.....»»
User language distorts ChatGPT information on armed conflicts, study shows
When asked in Arabic about the number of civilian casualties killed in the Middle East conflict, ChatGPT gives significantly higher casualty numbers than when the prompt was written in Hebrew, as a new study by the Universities of Zurich and Constanc.....»»
Raw milk recalled for containing bird flu virus, California reports
One more reason drinking raw milk is a bad idea. Bird flu virus has been found in a batch of raw—unpasteurized—milk sold in California, prompting a recall issued at the state'.....»»
Human exclamations of pain are similar across the world, new study reveals
We all know what words we might shout out when we stub a toe or touch something hot. For those of us who speak English, it's probably "ouch.".....»»
This JBL soundbar is a $200 Best Buy doorbuster!
Stop struggling with bad TV audio and get yourself a soundbar for Christmas! Today, you can grab this JBL model for just $200!.....»»