Are bots changing how people talk? Language in the age of AI
Phys.orgby Northeastern University22d ago
Are bots changing how people talk? Language in the age of AI A Facebook post about your trip to Peru. An Amazon review of a new toaster oven.
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top 96%Astronomy's decades-long quest to understand cosmic topology
Phys.orgby Bruce Dorminey22d ago
Astronomy's decades-long quest to understand cosmic topology If some aspects of cosmic topology turn out to be true, the idea that starships might voyage across the cosmos for hundreds of thousands...
Canadian courts take police misconduct seriously, but researchers say sentencing alone can't fix a broken system
Phys.orgby Brock University22d ago
Canadian courts take police misconduct seriously, but researchers say sentencing alone can't fix a broken system A study published in Police Quarterly explores how Canadian courts respond when...
Facing the megadrought: Researchers study underground ice reservoirs in the American West
Phys.orgby Sharman Gill22d ago
Facing the megadrought: Researchers study underground ice reservoirs in the American West Mount Timpanogos, towering 7,000 feet (2,100 meters) above Utah Valley, is more than an iconic view and...
Humans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively?
Phys.orgby Courtney Morgan; Abigail Haven22d ago
Humans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively? A text from your neighborhood gardening club friend Ben offering a deal on seeds might seem too specific to be a scam.
Experts offer advice in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, social media, misinformation
Phys.orgby Erik Robinson22d ago
Experts offer advice in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, social media, misinformation Brian Druker, M.D., has pretty much done it all as a pioneer in precision medicine.
Early heat waves hit wheat yields hardest but boost resilience to subsequent heat waves
Phys.orgby Society22d ago
Early heat waves hit wheat yields hardest but boost resilience to subsequent heat waves New research published in the Journal of Experimental Botany reveals that wheat crops are more sensitive to...
Could expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal make Americans less safe?
Phys.orgby Brookings Institution22d ago
Could expanding the U.S. nuclear arsenal make Americans less safe? A new report from the Brookings Institution presents evidence that increasing the size of the U.S.
Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
Phys.orgby Arunabh SAIKIA22d ago
Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling...
Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
Phys.orgby Andrew Zinin22d ago
Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told...
Grass and clover can provide more than animal feed
Phys.orgby Chalmers University22d ago
Grass and clover can provide more than animal feed Growing leys—grass and clover—is nothing new in Swedish agriculture.
In hottest summer on record, 2 in 3 Americans say climate change is increasing heat-related illnesses
Phys.orgby Annenberg Public Policy Center22d ago
In hottest summer on record, 2 in 3 Americans say climate change is increasing heat-related illnesses Nearly two-thirds of the American public say climate change is increasing the risk of...
Robots grow and package lettuce year-round in Norway's fully automated farm
Phys.orgby Håvard Egge22d ago
Robots grow and package lettuce year-round in Norway's fully automated farm Norway's first fully automated facility for vegetable production was put into operation last fall.
Museums on prescription: How cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate
Phys.orgby Maria Elena Buslacchi22d ago
Museums on prescription: How cultural activities are becoming crucial to the public health debate On June 18, 2026, on the sidelines of the European Council in Brussels, the European Parliament...
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater
Phys.orgby Andrea Braswell22d ago
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater Diving into cool water can be a quick way to escape the summer heat, but during certain times of year, freshwater can pose hidden...
From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently
Phys.orgby The Korea Advanced Institute; Technology23d ago
From toothbrushes to aerospace: Graphene research advances fibers that conduct heat efficiently KAIST's discovery of graphene oxide liquid crystals in 2011 laid the foundation for 15 years of...
Europe's earliest glacier loss day in years signals a reckoning for the Alps
Phys.orgby India O'Donohoe23d ago
Europe's earliest glacier loss day in years signals a reckoning for the Alps On June 29, 2026, the snow accumulated by Switzerland's glaciers over the course of the previous winter had melted.
Fossil plankton shells reveal reduced nitrogen fixation in warmer oceans 3 million years ago
Phys.orgby Anne Reuter23d ago
Fossil plankton shells reveal reduced nitrogen fixation in warmer oceans 3 million years ago Nitrogen is a key nutrient because it fuels the growth of plankton, which forms the basis of the marine...
Circular economy pilot projects show hotels can reduce waste and costs
Phys.orgby Kühne Logistics University23d ago
Circular economy pilot projects show hotels can reduce waste and costs The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since Aug. 12, 2026.
A finely tuned mess—how disorder can make networks more stable
Phys.orgby Northwestern University23d ago
A finely tuned mess—how disorder can make networks more stable Perfection is overrated—at least when it comes to complex systems like the power grid, food webs and advanced materials.