Every country has its own set of rules for soldiers, shaped by history and culture. Soldiers have big responsibilities, as they can use deadly force. They must be experts with their weapons and follow the laws of war, showing humanity at all times. Their leaders guide them, and the nation supports t
In a surprising twist, a recent study in Norway found that letting kids take the lead in class discussions can shape their sense of national identity. Researchers dug into 289 writing assignments and 33 group chats from six high schools. They discovered that when teachers stepped back, something ama
Cybersecurity is on everyone's mind these days. With technology seeping into every part of our lives, it's no surprise that the risks and threats are also on the rise. Indonesia, like other countries, faces this challenge head-on. To tackle cybercrime, they created the National Cyber and Crypto Agen
Ever wondered how a law starts in one state and then spreads across the entire country? In the U. S. , many national policies begin as state laws. But why do some state laws become national while others don't? Researchers have looked at where a law starts, what type it is, and even the wealth or pol
Scientific journals that focus on national topics have been examined using a unique method. This study looks at data from Scimago Journal Rank, which is based on Scopus. The researchers have come up with a new way to define how nationally focused a journal is. This is based on where the authors are
Australian leaders have a big plan. They want to stop kids under 16 from using popular social media sites like X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. This isn't just one state, but the whole country! Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls it a world-first. He thinks these sites are hurting young Austral
Imagine this: You're one of President-elect Trump's top lawyers, and suddenly, you find out that your cellphone has been tapped by Chinese hackers. That's what happened to Todd Blanche, one of Trump's lead attorneys. The FBI recently told him that his phone was hacked as part of a big operation targ
Everyone loves a good story, right? And where better to learn one than at school? That's why some folks think it's a great idea to focus history lessons on the exciting tales of our nation's past. This way, students can feel proud of their country and get along with their neighbors. In England, thou
Ever wondered how international trade finance started? Let's hop back in time to the Middle Ages. Back then, trade finance was a local affair, with merchants and bankers creating their own unique financial tools. Picture this: a merchant in Italy might use a different method than one in China. As tr
Have you ever thought about how artificial intelligence sees different countries? This study dived into that question by giving four language models, or LLMs, different national identities, like being American or British. Each LLM got a unique nationality persona and was asked to rate countries. Gue
