New inventions — like the printing press, magnetic compasses, steam engines, calculators and the internet — can create radical shifts in our everyday lives. Many of these new technologies were met with some degree of skepticism by those who lived through the transition. Over the past 30 years alone, we’ve seen our relationship with the internet transform […] … learn more→

You know that feeling, right? It’s two days before your big conference presentation and you’re lying in bed at 3am, staring at the ceiling wondering if anyone will turn up. And if they do, whether you will be able to say what you want to say. Your heart’s racing, your brain won’t stop, and you’re […] … learn more→

You’ve probably noticed that when you’re writing, playing soccer, or brushing your teeth, you always use one hand more dexterously than the other. This isn’t a coincidence: it’s a characteristic called handedness, which means our brain prefers to use a specific hand for precision tasks. But why does this happen? A question of energy saving […] … learn more→

Let’s pause for a moment and observe the gentle flow of these words before our eyes, that silent back and forth, and the voice reading them in our heads. How many of them will stay with you five minutes from now? And how many will effortlessly lodge themselves in our memory tomorrow? The question isn’t […] … learn more→

Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI companions for friendship, support, and even romance. But these apps could be changing how young people connect to others, both online and off. New research by Common Sense Media, a US-based non-profit organisation that reviews various media and technologies, has found about three in four US teens have used AI […] … learn more→

Imagine a person who arrives at work every day unmotivated. They complete their tasks, avoid conflicts, and have no serious complaints about their salary or working conditions, but something is missing. They don’t feel like they belong in their workplace. What is a sense of belonging? From the perspective of organizational psychology , a sense of belonging […] … learn more→

Could opening campuses abroad become a strategy for American universities seeking to escape political pressure from the White House tenant? Not so sure… Hidden costs, academic standards that are difficult to maintain, instability in host countries: these establishments are much more fragile than they appear – and sometimes simply untenable. Under increasing pressure from the […] … learn more→

Sharenting , the exposure of information related to minors by their caregivers – a practice that includes images, videos, or personal data of the minor – has become increasingly common. Although the term refers to parents and close caregivers, it also applies to other figures in their environment, such as teachers . All of them are role models for the […] … learn more→

If you had to do a test, how would you respond? Would you relish the chance to demonstrate your knowledge? Or worry you were about to fall short of the mark and embarrass yourself? Research tells us students’ attitudes towards taking tests or doing exams can have an impact on their performance. This is because what […] … learn more→

Why do some young graduates thrive from their first day at work, while others struggle to find their way into the workplace? The answer often lies in a pivotal figure: the manager. We sifted through nearly 2,000 responses from business school alumni and early-career engineers with less than six years of professional experience. Between massive statistics and […] … learn more→