Monthly Archives: June 2023

Adjusting jobs to protect workers’ mental health is both easier and harder than you might think

Adjusting jobs to protect workers’ mental health is both easier and harder than you might think

U.S. employees are increasingly struggling with mental health challenges tied to their jobs, such as depression, anxiety and burnout. We’re professors who research how employees interact and workplace well-being. After noticing that research on mental health and work had not kept up with the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges, we reviewed existing findings on mental health and work to see […] … learn more→

Do young people make fun of spelling?

Do young people make fun of spelling?

With the advent of the internet and smartphones, written communication has been enriched with informal expressions. To write to someone is no longer necessarily to adopt the codes of the letter. What is often called “SMS language” is enjoying a certain success, even if its use is far from being generalized, even in digital writing… These alternative uses […] … learn more→

What is a ‘toroidal propeller’ and could it change the future of drones? An expert explains

What is a ‘toroidal propeller’ and could it change the future of drones? An expert explains

The basic configuration of traditional propellers has not fundamentally changed since the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903. However, as engineers learn more about aerodynamics and attempt new experiments, propellers are evolving to more complex shapes. These feature multiple blades, high sweep angles, blade tip devices and other features to optimise performance in […] … learn more→

How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with ‘turbo charging’ teacher education

How should we teach climate change in schools? It starts with ‘turbo charging’ teacher education

The case for action on climate change no longer needs to be laid out. We see, almost daily, disturbing images of bushfires, floods or a mass extinction crisis. But however widespread that sense of urgency may be, we are struggling as a nation to respond in a substantive, coordinated way. One thing is clear: these responses will […] … learn more→

Are we using the terms 'authenticate' and 'authenticate' correctly?

Are we using the terms ‘authenticate’ and ‘authenticate’ correctly?

When carrying out administrative procedures, the user is often asked to authenticate or authenticate what is requested, indistinctly. By using both words, one can consider the influence of the English authenticate or authenticate in the use of these verbs. However, today the two words are included in the Dictionary of the Spanish language of the Royal Academy, the basis of the standard in terms of lexicon. In […] … learn more→

How to choose the best online Business Program for your career goals

How to choose the best online Business Program for your career goals

An MBA can boost your career prospects, leading to a higher salary or career change. However, finding the right program requires significant time and financial commitment. Before comparing rankings, degree-seekers should determine their non-negotiables. Consider Your Learning Style Regardless of whether an MBA program is fully online or offers hybrid components, students should take the […] … learn more→

Has a mathematician solved the ‘invariant subspace problem’? And what does that even mean?

Has a mathematician solved the ‘invariant subspace problem’? And what does that even mean?

Two weeks ago, a modest-looking paper was uploaded to the arXiv preprint server with the unassuming title “On the invariant subspace problem in Hilbert spaces”. The paper is just 13 pages long and its list of references contains only a single entry. The paper purports to contain the final piece of a jigsaw puzzle that mathematicians have […] … learn more→

Why math problems suck (and how to avoid it)

Why math problems suck (and how to avoid it)

What is the first word that comes to mind if we hear “mathematics”? It is very likely that terms such as numbers, operations, calculus or algebra will appear; but if a term is usually in the imaginary of the citizenry in relation to mathematics, that is the “problem”. This intimate connection between mathematics and problems finds its […] … learn more→

Are you part robot? A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT – both recycle language

Are you part robot? A linguistic anthropologist explains how humans are like ChatGPT – both recycle language

ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply concerned about academic integrity, while administrators urge us to “embrace the benefits” of this “new frontier.” It’s a classic example of what my colleague Punya Mishra calls the “doom-hype cycle” around new technologies. Likewise, media coverage of human-AI interaction – whether paranoid or starry-eyed – tends […] … learn more→

How to build a capsule wardrobe that lasts

How to build a capsule wardrobe that lasts

Having worked from home during the pandemic, a lot of us find it challenging to “dress the part” after returning to the office. Heading to work means you have to spend some money on the right attire. However, you do not need to spend all your savings on a new wardrobe. Forget what Instagram or […] … learn more→