Science and Technolgy blog
A new study published in Psychology of Violence has uncovered a key link between psychopathic traits and firearm violence. The research found that individuals with certain psychopathic tendencies, especially those related to emotional coldness and antisocial behavior, are more likely…
Enlarge (credit: akinbostanci/Getty Images) Nick Dedeke is an associate teaching professor at Northeastern University, Boston. His research interests include digital transformation strategies, ethics, and privacy. His research has been published in IEEE Management Review, IEEE Spectrum, and the Journal of…
Can “the lightest smart ring in the world” impress us with its features and performance?
Siphonophores are unusual animals made up of individual organisms called “zooids,” which each have a distinct function — despite being genetically identical.
An experiment conducted in the UK has shown that people generally struggle to distinguish deepfake videos from authentic ones. Participants watching all authentic videos were almost as likely to report something unusual as those who watched a mix of real…
Enlarge (credit: Frazao Studio Latino/ Getty Images) Four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers are still seeking ways to help patients with long COVID, the persistent and often debilitating symptoms that can continue long after…
From “MooLoos” to painting mountains, these silly scientific suggestions could actually help with climate change.
If you’ve ever felt drained by intense mental effort, science now backs up your experience. A new meta-analysis, published in Psychological Bulletin, shows that mental tasks requiring effort are often accompanied by unpleasant emotions. From students solving tough problems to…
We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go?
Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
