Scientists discover new way to grow materials on-demand using crystals and light
The new technique could one day be used to create less expensive astronomical sensors.
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Gold flakes expose the secret forces binding our world together
Chalmers researchers have developed a simple, light-based platform to study the mysterious “invisible glue” that binds materials at the nanoscale. Gold flakes floating in salt water reveal how quantum and electrostatic forces interact through vivid color changes. The technique could…
Dark matter might not be invisible after all. It could leave a hidden glow
Researchers suggest that dark matter might subtly color light red or blue as it passes through, revealing traces of its existence. Using a network-like model of particle connections, they argue that light could be influenced indirectly by Dark Matter through…
College faculty are under pressure to say and do the right thing. The stress also trickles down to students
Heavy teaching loads, shrinking university budgets and expanding workload expectations have fueled stress and burnout among professors and other university employees in recent years.
AI tutor bots show promise as learning supplements
Educators’ concerns are running high when it comes to AI and how it may undermine teaching and learning. But what if teachers could find ways to use AI to measurably help students learn, rather than simply do their work for…
The history of erasing Black cemeteries in the United States
The burying ground looks like an abandoned lot.
Can AI keep students motivated, or does it do the opposite?
Imagine a student using a writing assistant powered by a generative AI chatbot. As the bot serves up practical suggestions and encouragement, insights come more easily, drafts polish up quickly and feedback loops feel immediate. It can be energizing. But…
Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values and your country’s economy
Across cultures, people often wrestle with whether having lots of money is a blessing, a burden or a moral problem. According to our new research, how someone views billionaires isn’t just about economics. Judgment also hinges on certain cultural and…
Do more likes lead to more clicks?
A new Journal of Marketing study sheds light on the dynamics of likes in social advertising and their impact on user engagement.
Survey: Californians don’t know cannabis driving laws
A new study from University of California San Diego has found that while a third of Californians use cannabis regularly, there are significant gaps in knowledge around cannabis use and driving. The researchers found that even six years after the…