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"Where You Post From" Changes Empathy: Why SNS "Location Labels" Sway People's Judgments

The location information displayed in social media posts is not merely supplementary information; it can serve as a psychological cue that...

"Does 'Just Being Able to See Inside' Make You Want It? The Psychology of Transparent Packaging Driving Purchase Desire"

Transparent packaging not only makes it easier to check the contents but also creates a sense of psychological ownership for consumers, making them...

Polls 10 Times Faster and 10 Times Cheaper: The Era When AI Reads the Political Climate

The French AI polling company Naratis is advancing a new political survey method where AI agents ask people questions in a conversational format,...

Risk of Blackouts Due to Overproduction? The Impact of "Excess Solar Power" in Germany

In Germany, the rapid expansion of solar power has led to a phenomenon where surplus electricity during sunny daytime hours causes wholesale...

Equality, Ability, or Fairness: The Divided Values of America on Social Media

An article from a U.S. conservative media outlet argues that "equality" alone cannot measure the quality of society and poses a risk of...

Do Outdoor Pet Cats Carry the Same Risks as Stray Cats? A Study from 88 Countries Reveals Surprising Facts

A research team from the University of British Columbia in Canada and other institutions analyzed 604 studies concerning over 174,000 cats across...

Is the Rise in Crude Oil Prices Not Over Yet? The Next Flashpoint in the Global Economy Posed by the Situation in Iran

Tensions between the United States and Iran have been prolonged, leading to rising crude oil and gasoline prices due to transit restrictions in the...

"Could 'Medical Gum' Change the Future of Oral Cancer? Reasons for Optimism and Caution Spread on Social Media"

A research team, including members from the University of Pennsylvania, has announced experimental results using a bioengineered chewing gum...

"A Pill for Studying" Being Traded on Campus - The Growing Gray Market of Prescription Drugs Among Young People

In Quebec, Canada, while prescriptions for psychostimulants used to treat ADHD are on the rise, the act of sharing or selling medications like...

Pigeons and sparrows can tell the difference? The mystery of why urban birds flee from women more quickly

A study conducted in urban areas across five European countries found that city birds such as sparrows, blackbirds, great tits, and pigeons tend to...

"Masculinity" is No Longer Confined to the Corners of the Internet — The Era When the Manosphere Became Everyday Language

The manosphere was once considered a phenomenon limited to certain online communities for men. However, in recent years, its language and values...

Does Relying on AI Make Us More Lonely? What We Need Now is the "Power to Be Kind to Ourselves"

As AI and algorithms permeate every corner of our lives, more people are experiencing heightened feelings of loneliness and anxiety behind the...

The Massive Lawsuit That Began Behind the Scenes of the AI Supremacy: An "Industry Wound" Larger Than the Victors

Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman are facing off in court over OpenAI's founding principles and its commercialization. The key issue is...

The Cost of Peace or Preparing for War: A World Swayed by Record Military Spending

According to the latest data from SIPRI, global military spending in 2025 reached $2.887 trillion, a real-term increase of 2.9% from the previous...

The Truth Behind the "Mutant Dogs" Myth: What's Really Happening in Chernobyl

Approximately 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, many animals such as wolves, deer, and stray dogs can now be seen in the exclusion...

The Crisis Beyond the Canned Tuna: "The Great Fish Migration" Shaking Kiribati's Economy

In the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, more than 70% of government revenue is supported by tuna fishing license fees for foreign fishing...

A Huge Hit Without Notifications or Social Media: The "New Landline" Captivating American Children

In the United States, the Wi-Fi-connected landline phone for children, "Tin Can," is gaining attention. Priced at $100, it features no...

Act 2 of the AI Boom: A World Shifting from GPU Shortage to "Token Shortage"

The demand for AI is not slowing down; instead, it is further expanding due to practical use by companies. An article from NextBigFuture, citing...

Reasons for the Mixed Reception of YouTube's Expansion of Deepfake Detection for Hollywood

YouTube has expanded its "likeness detection" feature, which detects AI-generated or altered celebrity faces, to the entertainment...

"Is it true that 'studying leads to a longer life'? An era where educational disparity becomes a disparity in lifespan"

A research team, including members from the University of Manchester, estimated mortality rates by age, gender, and education level across 13...

"Is 'My Pet Just Gained a Little Weight' a Warning Sign? Why Reducing Food Alone Fails in Pet Weight Loss"

Obesity in dogs and cats is a growing global issue that significantly reduces their healthy lifespan and quality of life. New research indicates...

How Violent Media Shapes the Next Generation: Insights from Research and Social Media

To what extent do violent games and media influence children's values and behavior? An editorial from a U.S. high school media outlet warns of...

"Non-Intimidating Surveillance": Can It Be Achieved? Fish-Shaped Robots Pave the Way for Precision Aquaculture

The CIRTESU at Jaume I University in Spain has developed a fish-shaped robot called "UJIFISH-I" for aquaculture farms. Unlike traditional...

The Wave of the AI Revolution: Meta's Massive Layoffs and Microsoft's Acquisition Offer — What is Happening to Employment in the AI Era?

It has been reported that Meta is cutting approximately 8,000 employees, about 10% of its total workforce, and Microsoft is offering voluntary...