So what’s the difference between writing a chapter about your empirical research for an edited collection as opposed to a journal article? This is a question I do get asked, so here is an answer. You might think that the journal article and the book chapter are completely different animals – journals require articles that are […] … learn more→

It seems difficult to combat fake news on social media when our personal biases lead us to believe it, when algorithms present us with exactly what we want to hear, and when our favorite influencers tell us in a compelling and confident way. What can we do as social media users to develop a more critical eye? How can schools contribute […] … learn more→

Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter. As part of the ceremonies to […] … learn more→

At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy. In our view, these campaigns often cherry-pick evidence and mask a coordinated effort that targets access and diversity in American colleges. As scholars who study access to higher education, we have found that when these efforts are paired with pressure to reinstate standardized tests, they […] … learn more→

In an era where global financial transactions move at the speed of light, anti-money laundering (AML) has become more than just a compliance obligation—it is a mission-critical discipline for safeguarding the integrity of economies worldwide. The rise of sophisticated laundering methods, decentralized finance, and cross-border anonymity has elevated the role of AML professionals from silent […] … learn more→

For Elmer, the protagonist of the Spanish series The Gardener , killing is as easy as planting petunias, since a childhood accident deprived him of feelings. Is it possible that physical changes in the brain activate or deactivate our ability to feel? The answer is yes: a brain injury not only affects speech or the mobility of […] … learn more→

Leonardo da Vinci is undisputed as a painter and inventor, from the Mona Lisa to his flying machines. What is less well known is that he also made numerous contributions to science and, in a consistently eclectic manner, touched on the physics, geology, and botany of his time. These contributions demonstrate how the Tuscan artist was able […] … learn more→

If you’ve worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail spectacularly. If AI recommends glue as a pizza topping, then you’re safe for another day. But the fact remains that AI already has […] … learn more→

“I waste a lot of time watching TikTok or reading the news on Twitter”; “My screen time is increasing, and that means I’m losing time that I could be spending or using better for other things”; “I think great ideas require great concentration, and compulsive mobile browsing is preventing me from finding those long breaks”; […] … learn more→

Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices – including electric razors and toothbrushes – have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions to an AI assistant like ChatGPT or […] … learn more→