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Political science Jun 11, 2024

Indian election was awash in deepfakes—but AI was a net positive for democracy

As India concluded the world's largest election on June 5, 2024, with over 640 million votes counted, observers could assess how the various parties and factions used artificial intelligence technologies—and what lessons ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 11, 2024

Efficient recycling process for rare earth elements through bioleaching and bioaccumulation

A research collaboration between BOKU Tulln and IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems is using the further development of bioleaching and bioaccumulation to develop a two-stage, environmentally friendly and sustainable ...

Other Jun 10, 2024

Think tech killed penmanship? Messy handwriting was a problem centuries before smartphones

Handwriting is dead. At least that's what a New York Times article announced in 2023 in its postmortem investigation "What Killed Penmanship?" But there was no doubt about the culprit: technology.

Space Exploration Jun 6, 2024

Welcome to the age of space skepticism—and a growing revolt against elites

Over the past decade, a new form of skepticism about human activities in space has emerged. It seems to be based exclusively in the western world, and centered around the idea that increasingly ambitious space plans will ...

Social Sciences Jun 6, 2024

New report predicts population of Africa will continue to grow this century

According to the United Nations (UN) population projections, the population of Africa will continue to grow strongly in the course of this century, while on other continents population growth will decline in the near future.

Social Sciences Jun 4, 2024

Study finds racial bias in traffic stops by Chicago police

Black drivers in Chicago are significantly more likely than white drivers to be stopped by police regardless of where the drivers live or are going, according to a new study led by a Cornell city planning expert that maps ...

Nanomaterials Jun 3, 2024

New catalyst brings commercial high-efficiency zinc-air batteries closer to reality

The effective conversion from fossil fuel-based to renewable energy sources requires cost-efficient, high-capacity, rechargeable batteries. Zinc-air batteries (ZAB) can theoretically store large amounts of energy, but current ...

Astronomy May 30, 2024

Travel through data from space in new 3D Instagram experiences

A new project provides special 3D "experiences" on Instagram using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality (AR), allowing users to travel virtually through objects in space. ...

General Physics May 23, 2024

How a world record 'squeeze' could offer comfort for dark matter hunters

UNSW quantum engineers have developed a new amplifier that could help other scientists search for elusive dark matter particles.

Environment May 23, 2024

Successful city parks make diverse communities feel safe and welcome—this Minnesota park is an example

What makes a city a good place to live? Practical features are important, such as well-maintained streets, good public transit and reliable trash collection. So are amenities that make cities attractive and interesting, such ...

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