Ever thought about why some people get really into conspiracy theories online? Scientists spent time looking at 36, 000 Reddit users and all their posts—that's a lot of reading! They found four main ways people join conspiracy groups: some dives right in, some ease into it, some start hot and then c
These days, when we talk about climate change, it's not just about the science anymore. Social media has become a hotbed for conspiracy theories related to climate change. A recent study looked at a massive collection of tweets to see how these theories spread and who's behind them. The researchers
Sad news struck the world of journalism recently. Chauncy Glover, a well-known Los Angeles TV news anchor, passed away unexpectedly at just 39 years old. Before his time in LA, Chauncy made history as the first Black male main anchor at Houston's KTRK. He spent eight years there before moving to Cal
Feeling sleepy during the day? It might be more than just tiredness, especially if you're older. A new study found that people who feel exhausted and lack enthusiasm have a higher risk of developing something called motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR). This syndrome links to a slow walking speed a
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Have you ever thought about using your phone to learn physics? While it might seem unusual, mobile devices are becoming a powerful tool in the classroom. Let's dive into why using phones in physics education makes sense. Firstly, phones are everywhere. Almost every student has one. Instead of banni
Have you ever stopped to wonder why some students find math easy, while others struggle? This is where complexity in math education research comes in. It's like trying to understand a big puzzle with many pieces. Some pieces might seem simple, but put them all together, and you've got a complex chal
Did you know that user opinions on Facebook can point businesses towards profitable partnerships? It might sound like a stretch, but a recent study explored just that. Instead of relying on traditional methods, researchers turned to social media to find strategic business connections. They developed
For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm
Imagine you're trying to understand a big discussion, like the one about COVID-19. You read a summary, but it feels off somehow. That's because the summary might be leaving out important views. Researchers have noticed that even when opinions are pretty close, they don't always get a fair shake. It'
