Social Sciences
Jan 17, 2024
What social robots can teach America's students
How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot?
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Environment
Nov 10, 2023
Q&A: How can cities fight climate change and still stay within legal guardrails?
Many U.S. cities are leading the way in cutting emissions of greenhouse gases, with mandates on more efficient buildings, renewable energy and expansion of mass transit. But often these efforts face hurdles in the form of ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 25, 2023
A parasitic haunting: When snakes are eaten from within
Amidst the sawgrass and cypress swamps of Everglades National Park, a 16-foot Burmese python slithers in search of its next meal. But something else is preying on the python from within.
Ecology
Jun 10, 2023
Pirarucu: Amazon's giant air-breathing fish in poachers' sights
A fish larger than a man, tasty as well as beautiful, the freshwater pirarucu is a favorite with poachers in a lawless part of the Amazon jungle where Brazil, Peru and Colombia meet.
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2023
ChatGPT and Tinder: Do smart chatbots make dating online better or worse?
Tinder and other dating apps have come to define modern dating, and notoriously so. Users download the Tinder app to their phones or other devices and can then view the profiles of potential dates nearby. If they think someone ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 13, 2023
New frog species named after fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien
A magnificent new species of stream frog from the Andes of Ecuador was named after J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth and author of famous fantasy works "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." It lives in the pristine ...
Social Sciences
Feb 2, 2023
How legalized sports betting has transformed the fan experience
A couple of days before Christmas, I went to see the NHL's Nashville Predators play on their home ice against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche.
Social Sciences
Jan 30, 2023
Virtual reality can be used to prevent infidelity and betrayal in real-world relationships
Many people enter into a monogamous romantic relationship hoping to remain faithful to their partner and enjoy all the benefits such a relationship can offer, including a sense of security, belonging and intimacy. However, ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 19, 2022
Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic
The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey that nearly wiped out fish populations.
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2022
Survey: Australians care more about cinema sound over screen size
With "blockbuster season" underway, new QUT research gleaned from a survey of 10,000 patrons reveals what audiences really want on a trip to the movies.
