Phys.org - Political Science
Even online, body language in court still matters
In the spring of 2020, everything changed. Many people’s lives moved online. Court trials were no exception.This post was originally published on this site
Month: August 2025
TechXplore-Technology
Carbon-fiber smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting and stronger than steel
Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic—paving the way for transformative applications in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries.This post was originally […]
Phys.org - Political Science
Politicians are using social media to campaign. New research tells us what works and what doesn’t
By the time the next US election takes place in 2028, millennial and gen Z voters—who already watch over six hours of media content a day—will make up the majority of the electorate. As gen […]
TechXplore - Business
Surprisingly diverse innovations can lead to dramatically cheaper solar panels
The cost of solar panels has dropped by more than 99% since the 1970s, enabling widespread adoption of photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity. A new MIT study drills down on specific innovations that […]
TechXplore - Business
Wikipedia’s ‘neutrality’ has always been complicated—new rules will make questioning it harder
Last month, the American non-profit organization behind Wikipedia issued draft guidelines for researchers studying how neutral Wikipedia really is. But instead of supporting open inquiry, the guidelines reveal just how unaware the Wikimedia Foundation is […]
Phys.org - Political Science
Newspaper boycott made people in UK city more left wing, study shows
A study of the Liverpool boycott of The Sun newspaper following the Hillsborough disaster has found that the boycott shaped people’s perceptions of political parties and made people more left wing.This post was originally published […]
Phys.org - Political Science
Rebuild or relocate? Study finds residents and officials split on flood adaptation spending priorities
As climate hazards escalate, communities facing repetitive disasters in high-risk areas must weigh the economic and social trade-offs of rebuilding versus relocating. A Risk Analysis study has found that residents and government officials may have […]
TechXplore - Consumer Gadgets
Conversations remotely detected from cell phone vibrations, researchers report
An emerging form of surveillance, wireless tapping, explores the possibility of remotely deciphering conversations from the tiny vibrations produced by a cell phone’s earpiece. With the goal of protecting users’ privacy from potential bad actors, […]
TechXplore-Technology
AI system helps prevent workplace injuries
The University of Cincinnati is working with Ohio’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to use digital-twin technology to make workplaces safer.This post was originally published on this site
TechXplore - Consumer Gadgets
‘Stop killing games’: Demands for game ownership must also include workers’ rights
When French video-game publisher Ubisoft announced it was shutting down servers for The Crew, a popular online racing game released in 2014, it wasn’t just the end of a title. It marked the beginning of […]