An uptick in clean vehicles has improved air quality in wealthier communities over marginalized communities in California, a new study finds. California has some of the most aggressive climate laws in the country, including its Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, which incentivizes the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles. The
La socializzazione è un aspetto fondamentale della vita umana. Non siamo creature solitarie, ma ci siamo evoluti in comunità. Eppure, in un’epoca in cui siamo sempre più connessi, l’isolamento sociale è diventato una vera e propria epidemia moderna. Numerosi studi dimostrano che l’isolamento sociale può avere un impatto negativo sulla salute mentale, aumentando
Embarking on our quest to unravel the intricate web of the UK’s family law, we embark upon a journey that encompasses the three fundamental elements that constitute its essence: marriage, divorce, and the rights and responsibilities of children. These pillars, firmly rooted in the legal framework of the United Kingdom, not only govern
In the realm of finance and investment, the only constant is change, and the only certainty is uncertainty. This volatility and unpredictability make navigating financial markets a considerable challenge. However, economic forecasting, a critical tool for financial strategists and investors alike, provides valuable insights for wading through this sea of uncertainty. This science
The science of this game-changing Monash-led research is complicated. But also, in the end, pretty simple. The shape of your brain is much more important than scientists have previously thought, learning now that how we think, feel or behave is associated with activity patterns that span nearly the entire brain, rather than just
To get hired, you need to get connected. Dean Drobot/Shutterstock Brad McKenna, University of East Anglia; Alastair Maclean Morrison, University of Greenwich, and Wenjie Cai, University of Greenwich The idea of a “personal brand” might seem like the purview of celebrities and influencers. But if you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn, you’ll know
Only a third of U.S. consumers consider “climate-friendliness” when shopping at the grocery store, a new survey finds. Environmental sustainability lags far behind taste, price, healthfulness and convenience for the 11th year in a row, according to this year’s consumer research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC). The number of self-reported vegans
An AI-driven political campaign could be all things to all people. Eric Smalley, TCUS; Biodiversity Heritage Library/Flickr; Taymaz Valley/Flickr, CC BY-ND Archon Fung, Harvard Kennedy School and Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University Could organizations use artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT to induce voters to behave in specific ways? Sen. Josh Hawley asked
Pedro Sánchez announcing that next general elections in Spain will be held the 23rd of July, 2023. La Moncloa Juan Luis Manfredi, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha The local and regional elections that took place the 28th May have shaken up the political chessboard in Spain. The right-wing Partido Popular took the largest proportion
The podcast episode “The Shoggoth” investigates the rise of an unusual symbol in the AI industry. The Shoggoth, a character from H.P. Lovecraft’s science fiction work, has become a metaphor for the complex, unpredictable nature of AI systems. The episode explores how this creature, often depicted with a smiley face mask, embodies the