Recent Science News
When Bosses Joke Too Much: The Unintended Consequences of Leader Humor
A new study finds that frequent humor from managers can lead to emotional exhaustion and decreased job satisfaction among employees, especially in workplaces where hierarchical relationships are more pronounced.
Digits vs. Words: Why “10” Feels More Trustworthy Than “Ten” to Consumers
A recent study shows digits influence consumer behavior more positively than number words, enhancing trust and effectiveness in marketing and communication.
Researchers boost AI performance by having multiple AIs “debate” each other
"Multiagent debate" boosts AI accuracy by having multiple AIs debate and refine answers through several rounds.
AI Companions Effectively Reduce Loneliness, New Working Paper Finds
AI companions effectively reduce loneliness, study finds.
Study reveals couples often share similar levels of attractiveness and accurately perceive each other’s looks
A new meta-analysis finds that romantic partners generally share similar attractiveness levels, and also accurately estimate their own attractiveness.
Teleportation tops superpower wish list: new study finds people would trade five years of life for instant travel
A new study finds that teleportation is the most valued superpower (beating out mind-control, flight, and supernatural physical strength), with people willing to sacrifice an average of five years of their life for this ability.
AI-Created Exam Papers Go Undetected: New Study Highlights the Challenges Facing Academic Integrity
Researchers reveal that 94% of AI-generated exam submissions were not identified as artificial, raising concerns over academic integrity in universities.