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…
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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.
Cuando los líderes de las democracias débiles usan las redes sociales para conectarse con sus electores, las personas…
Geospatial data offers a powerful new way to see the world. But these high-tech images can be misleading or incomplete.
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NFL players, historically losers in power struggles with team owners, can retake control of the kneeling-protest issue if…
If an undocumented migrant is a minor or an adult can have far-reaching implications. A forensic anthropologist explains…
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are susceptible to fraud and price manipulation, just like any other type of investment.
Researchers who've created a kidney-on-a-chip explain why these kinds of devices are an improvement over traditional…
As the climate warms, some species will not be able to evolve fast enough to adapt to the new conditions. Rachael Bay examined…
Will new communications licensing costs make small satellites so expensive that they can't be used for student education?