Search results for internet of things

Social Sciences May 18, 2026

Tradwives want to 'make patriarchy great again.' A sociologist explains what they're all about

"Tradwives" say they are opting out of a culture that undervalues women at home. But a closer look at who they are and what they promote tells a different story: The mainstreaming of far-right politics through the language ...

Economics & Business May 13, 2026

From Bali to Brussels: Remote work is reshaping Europe's regions

As digital nomads rethink where to live, researchers are exploring whether their choices can help close Europe's urban-rural divide. New research suggests the shift to remote working could support rural regions, but only ...

Biochemistry May 13, 2026

From molecules to meaning: A search engine developed for the chemistry of life

An international team led by researchers at University of California San Diego and University of California, Riverside has developed a free, web-based platform designed to make public metabolomics data more accessible. By ...

Other May 1, 2026

'A study showed…' isn't enough—scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers revisit questions

Your goofy but lovable cousin just told you that you should stop eating eggs because he read somewhere that a study showed they are bad for you. How much should you trust your relative on such matters? More importantly, how ...

Political science Apr 29, 2026

Developing countries are writing AI laws they cannot enforce

Imagine that a government builds a five-star airport without any roads leading to it. The terminal is immaculate, the runway is regulation length—but there is simply no way to get there.

Social Sciences Apr 26, 2026

The fake disease that fooled the internet, and what it says about all of us

Until a few years ago, no one had heard of bixonimania. Then, in 2024, a group of scientists posted findings online announcing the condition, which they claimed affected the eyes after computer use. However, the scientists ...

Nanomaterials Apr 23, 2026

Molecular chains unlock atomically precise nanoribbons for next-generation electronics

Scientists have developed a unique way to build electronic components so small they are made from chains of individual molecules—creating a toolbox to help build materials that could power the next generation of technology.

Social Sciences Apr 20, 2026

For some Americans, their accent isn't just related to where they live

For people living in some parts of the United States, their accent might not just indicate where they live, but also who they think they are. In a small study in rural northwestern Ohio, researchers found that men who had ...

Social Sciences Apr 15, 2026

Internet use stays high after 50, but skills and education shape the gap

Differences in how often older people use the internet are less driven by a person's age and more by cognitive ability and socioeconomic factors such as education and employment status, a new study reveals. Led by computing ...

Social Sciences Apr 13, 2026

Teaching critical thinking may help teens resist fake news, AI slop and online harm

Social media is where teenagers spend most of their time, either scrolling and sharing, or sometimes falling into the traps of fake news, toxic content and online drama. But what if we could equip our young people to challenge ...

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