That tweet is back. You know the one. A PhD thesis, it says, is the only book in the world read cover to cover by exactly three people: the author, the proofreader, and the examiner. The screenshot of the tweet gets thousands of likes every time it resurfaces. I always wonder how many of those […] … learn more→
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People do read your thesis
If you flirt with an AI companion, does that count as cheating?
AI romantic companions — digital agents that can text, speak, flirt and are always available — are a rapidly growing social phenomenon. The number of AI companion apps rose by 700 per cent between 2022 and 2025. One of the more popular ones, Character.AI, reported about 20 million monthly active users in 2025. Their appeal is easy to […] … learn more→
Virtual influencers: when information mediation escapes human control
Content creators are ubiquitous in the audiovisual landscape and on social media, becoming essential intermediaries in accessing information and making purchases. Their ability to capture attention, shape opinions, and influence desires raises questions. This phenomenon becomes even more concerning with the emergence of virtual influencers, who lack a human presence and do not reveal who […] … learn more→
Generative artificial intelligence and academic research: how to preserve ethics and scientific integrity
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the refusal to be vaccinated stemmed in particular from a lack of confidence in the vaccine’s efficacy and safety. Climate change deniers ( 32% in France ) continue to deny the role of human activities in climate change. These two examples share a common thread: the questioning of scientific findings, leading to “scientific skepticism . […] … learn more→
The death of a star is not the end: a new discovery reveals what will happen when the Sun dies
The death of the Sun is a distant but inevitable event. Understanding what will happen when our star runs out of fuel is one of the great questions of modern astronomy; its end determines the fate of the Solar System, and that of Earth. Now, a new study from the University of St Andrews (UK), published […] … learn more→
Teaching sustainability to transform the mindset of future leaders
Increasingly, business education programs include courses on sustainability, social responsibility, environmental management, and the circular economy. However, one question is rarely addressed: Are we training professionals capable of changing how companies operate to foster a genuine commitment to social and environmental issues? The evidence suggests that this isn’t always the case. Including content on sustainability […] … learn more→
Many students listen to music to focus and stay motivated while they study – but it doesn’t always help
Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music. The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The “Mozart Effect,” is the pop psychology myth, first hypothesized in a 1993 paper, that listening to classical music can help people retain and process new information. As an educational […] … learn more→
What’s the difference between reflection and reflexivity?
When you first started postgraduate study, someone probably told you that you had to be reflexive. You may even have been told to include a section on reflexivity in your thesis. No, you don’t have to have a specific section called reflexivity in your thesis. But you probably do need to say something about it. […] … learn more→
Best ITSM solutions for Healthcare: How to choose a platform that protects uptime and patient care
Hospitals and clinics run on technology that rarely gets to rest. Electronic health records, imaging systems, lab analyzers, infusion pumps, and scheduling tools all depend on an IT backbone that has to stay available at every hour of the day. When something fails, the cost is not measured only in lost productivity. It can reach […] … learn more→
Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate
On June 26, 2026, the Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public schools, including selections from the Bible. The 9-5 vote, split along Republican and Democrat party lines, stems from a 2023 state law that required Texas to create a list with at least one mandatory reading per grade level. Ultimately, the board produced […] … learn more→
