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How AI and Analytics are Transforming Tennis

What makes a tennis player great? Is it their lightning-quick reflexes, towering height, or pinpoint serves? While these traits certainly play a role, the answer may lie deeper—hidden in data. A recent study has analyzed the performances of 1,990 ATP players from the 2022 season, employing machine learning and statistical techniques to uncover what really […]

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Psychology

The Science Behind Preventing Unsafe Workplace Behavior

We love checklists. No, we actually do. Atul Gawande’s The Checklist Manifesto is probably one of the seminal books in my own development in the field of implementation science and quality. And there’s good reason. Did you know that most industrial accidents stem from human error rather than faulty machinery? Understanding and preventing unsafe behavior […]

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Society

Should We Get a Blueksy Account? Here’s the research.

Imagine being a detective tasked with solving a mystery, but every time you uncover a new clue, someone takes away your tools. That’s the reality researchers face when trying to study online behaviors. For years, platforms like Twitter and Reddit provided open access to their data, enabling critical discoveries about misinformation, opinion polarization, and public […]

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Psychology

Why Conspiracy Theories Stir Our Darkest Emotions

Imagine stumbling into a crowded online space where everyone believes they’ve uncovered a terrible truth that the rest of society denies. People gather here to swap stories, share frustrations, and discuss the threat they believe is lurking. For many, conspiracy theories provide comfort and an answer to the question of “why?”—even when these answers come […]

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AI

IoT Potential in Manufacturing

Imagine walking into a factory where machines talk to each other, sensors predict failures before they happen, and energy efficiency is no longer a dream but a reality. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the transformative power of the Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing. But here’s the catch—while the potential is vast, many manufacturers face […]

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Psychology

The Power of Workforce Agility

Ever wonder why some companies thrive amidst chaos while others struggle to stay afloat? In our rapidly changing world, success hinges on one powerful quality: agility. And no, we’re not talking about physical agility—this agility lives within people and teams, empowering them to adapt, react, and evolve no matter what comes their way. Workforce agility […]

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Explainer

The Future of Science Funding: Will Innovation Survive the Shift?

America has long been a global leader in science and innovation, but the upcoming administration could reshape how we fund and support scientific research. The policies outlined in the 2025 Mandate for Leadership signal a dramatic shift in the priorities for federal science funding. For researchers, students, and even the general public, these changes could […]

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Society

The Rise of “Conspiracies Without Theory

Imagine a conversation where logic and evidence are thrown out the window, where statements shift and contradict themselves within seconds, and where the goal isn’t clarity but rather a spectacle. This isn’t a movie scene; it’s the reality of some online conspiracy circles. Today, conspiratorial thinking is adapting to the digital age, morphing from coherent, […]

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Psychology

Are We Losing Our Grip on Truth?

Imagine a world where facts no longer matter, where lies spread faster than truths, and where people believe whatever aligns with their own biases. This may sound dystopian, but it’s closer to reality than we think. In recent years, misinformation and deliberate falsehoods—or disinformation—have crept into almost every part of our lives. They’re not just […]

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Society

When Darkness Rises: The Age-Old Vampire Legends of Romania

Imagine walking through a quiet village in Romania at dusk. The air grows cold, and the villagers whisper stories of the dead, tales so old they seem woven into the fabric of the land. These are no ordinary stories; they speak of vampires, creatures that defy death, rising from their graves to wreak havoc on […]

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