When people use the term “Orwellian,” it’s not a good sign. It usually characterizes an action, an individual or a society that is suppressing freedom, particularly the freedom of expression. It can also describe something perverted by tyrannical power. It’s a term used primarily to describe the present, but whose implications inevitably connect to both...
While much of the Trump administration has sparked controversy, the FDA’s consumer-first reforms may be remembered as its brightest legacy. From AI-driven drug reviews to bans on artificial dyes, the FDA’s agenda resonates with the public in ways few Trump-era policies have. In a presidency defined by polarization, the FDA under Commissioner Marty Makary has...
Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or “smart drugs.” However, within hours of consuming them, your heart starts racing, you’re nauseated and vomiting. Then you begin convulsing and have a seizure, resulting in a trip to the...
In a bold double act with longtime collaborator Chiara Parisi, the serial provocateur rewrites the museum rulebook at Centre Pompidou-Metz In the world of art, certain alliances transcend mere professional collaboration, entering a territory where complicity and shared vision lead to outcomes that defy expectation. Like the legendary pairings of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers...
In an age where billionaires and conspicuous consumption are increasingly on display, new Otago-led research shows a simple life really is a happier life. The study led by University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka Department of Marketing researchers has recently been published in the Journal of Macromarketing. After setting out to understand the relationship between...
Not all feelings are created equal when it comes to sharing on social media The positive emotions of love and joy might seem to have much in common. Similarly, anxiety and anger appear to be close emotional siblings. But on social media, seemingly similar emotions can lead to very different responses. According to new research...
Scientists find that people mostly avoid social media ads when they see them, but many ads blend in seamlessly How many ads do you see on social media? It might be more than you realize. Scientists studying how ads work on Instagram-style social media have found that people are not as good at spotting them...
Popular generative AI web browser assistants are collecting and sharing sensitive user data, such as medical records and social security numbers, without adequate safeguards, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria. The study, which will be presented and published as part of the USENIX Security Symposium, is the...
With over 75% of professionals using AI in their daily work, writing and editing messages with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude has become a commonplace practice. While generative AI tools are seen to make writing easier, are they effective for communicating between managers and employees? A new study of 1,100 professionals reveals a critical paradox...
The American South – and the nation more broadly – continues to wrestle with how to remember its most painful chapters. Tourism is one of the arenas where that struggle is most visible. This tension came into sharp relief in May 2025, when the largest antebellum mansion in the region – the 19th-century estate at...
