Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing our society and economy. A new study shows that the majority of people believe that artificial intelligence is displacing more human labour than it is creating new opportunities. Scientists at the University of Vienna and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) demonstrated a causal link: the stronger this perception, the more dissatisfied people...
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, produced thrills and several story lines, some good and others not so good. It ended in a victory for Senegal – their second Afcon championship. While the 1-0 victory over Morocco was deserved, the championship game ended on a sour note as fans...
The American Heart Association offers some important information for staying heart healthy in cold temperatures While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of...
Women and people with anxiety are both prone to low confidence in their own abilities, but a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers has found that the two groups are prone to two distinct types of underconfidence. When they took more time to reflect on their answers in a simple experimental task, people with...
Would you pay more for a car just to skip the negotiation process? According to new research by David Hunsaker, clinical associate professor of management at the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, many Americans would- and do. How common is this mindset? “Across five studies, we found that 95% of individuals choose not to...
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has just announced its annual Word of the Year and, for the first time, two words were selected: “authenticity” and “agentic AI.” The ANA’s decision reflects a marketing landscape simultaneously disrupted by autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) and anchored by a sharp public cry for transparency. As one expert states, corporations, brands,...
Here’s the bottom-line advice from the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity. To be extra safe: NEVER drink any water onboard that isn’t in a sealed bottle. Do not drink coffee or tea onboard. Do not wash your hands in the bathroom; use alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol instead. A 2026...
In the exciting new season of international affairs, the rules have finally been simplified. After decades of tedious debate about sovereignty, international law, and postwar norms, global politics has at last been distilled into a principle simple enough to fit on a bumper sticker: If you can take it, it’s yours. Russia, ever the early...
A new study in Public Opinion Quarterly shows that moral arguments appealing to care and fairness can persuade both liberals and conservatives in the United States. By contrast, arguments grounded in the “binding” moral foundations – loyalty, authority and sanctity – primarily influence conservatives. In the study, conducted by researchers at Stockholm University, Mälardalen University, and the...
oliday rituals and gatherings offer something precious: the promise of connecting to something greater than ourselves, whether friends, family, or the divine. But in the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence—having already disrupted industries, relationships, and our understanding of reality—seems poised to reach even further into these sacred spaces. People are increasingly using AI to replace talking with other...
