WeChat is now a front-line policing tool in China—here’s what the research found
WeChat is best known as China’s all-purpose “super-app.” It is used for everything from messaging and mobile payments to shopping and government services.
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AI traces prehistoric trade routes of Europe’s prized ‘green gemstone’ trade
A multidisciplinary team of Spanish and Portuguese archaeologists and artificial intelligence experts has combined non-destructive archaeological measurement techniques, machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) tools to develop an AI system applicable to archaeological research.
Nikon Monarch M7 8×42 binocular review
These Nikon Monarch M7 8×42 binoculars are great for any stargazer looking for a budget-friendly investment.
NASA Stennis Engineer Follows Family Footsteps into NASA’s Artemis Era
Huy Nguyen is an electrical controls engineer at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, where his work has contributed to NASA’s Artemis program that will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future human exploration of Mars. NASA/Danny Nowlin Huy Nguyen…
Light has been hiding a magnetic secret for nearly 200 years
New research shows that light’s magnetic field is far more influential than scientists once believed. The team found that this magnetic component significantly affects how light rotates as it passes through certain materials. Their work challenges a 180-year-old understanding of…
Those helping the homeless are hurting too, according to study
The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among homeless services workers is associated with career burnout and secondary traumatic stress, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher.
Personality traits and zip code may determine political preferences
Personality and zip code can help explain differences in political ideology, according to a new study from Northwestern University, which is the first to show the relationship between a person’s personality traits and political preference varies, depending on where one…
U.S. employee well-being hit new low in 2024, survey reveals
New research from the Human Capital Development Lab at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School analyzes the state of the American workforce in 2024 and shows an overall decline in employee well-being compared to years prior.
Interpreting the world through statistics
If there’s one thing that’s certain in a digital world, it’s that we are surrounded by ever-increasing amounts of data. From your daily step counts to weather reports to global market trends, data is everywhere.
Cuisines can be broken down into simple ‘culinary fingerprints,’ research finds
It is a simple equation, especially for a mathematician. Loved ones, plus food, equals good times.