Misinformation and biases infect social media, both intentionally and accidentally
Information on social media can be misleading because of biases in three places – the brain, society and algorithms. Scholars…
Information on social media can be misleading because of biases in three places – the brain, society and algorithms. Scholars…
Childhood adversity is linked to social and mental health problems later in life. New research suggests brains that aren't…
A reflection of its own time, the iconic arcade game planted the seeds of today's video game culture.
Thirty five years ago Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. But rather than focus on her own extraordinary…
The tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the sun results in the seasonal changes.
The concept of three-parent babies defies what we learned in health class. But how and when is the third parent involved?…
It's becoming harder and harder for animals to find human-free spaces on the planet. New research suggests that to try…
Privacy rules enacted in Europe are affecting companies – and their customers and users – all around the world.
A flavor of diplomacy that focuses on science cuts through political differences and finds new ways for nations to work…
Experiencing and witnessing violence in their communities can lead to emotional, social and cognitive problems for kids.…
It could seem attractive to try to teach computers to detect harassment, threats and abusive language. But it's much…
Missing a meal can certainly push you toward a bad mood. But new research identifies in what kind of situations hunger is…
Can artificial intelligence accurately simulate people's religious tendencies in the face of disaster and tragedy?
The first time computer-generated characters interacted with humans on a movie screen was 25 years ago, in 'Jurassic…
New research has uncovered a previously unknown weakness in smart city systems: devices that trust each other. That could…
When you see a bolt of lightning, do you immediately start counting to see how far off a storm is? An atmospheric scientist…
Researchers analyze social media data to gain useful insights into modern society and culture. But it's important to…
If you're committed to a belief, it's hard to let go. Psychology and philosophy provide different ways to think…
Money always seems tight university scientists. A sociologist conducted hundreds of interviews to see how they think about…
Linguistic clues show how people around the world first developed mathematical thought.