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Phys.org / Want to improve worker performance with AI? First, help staff understand their own strengths and weaknesses

Managers looking to improve worker performance are increasingly turning to AI tools to boost productivity and decision quality. But research published in the journal Management Science suggests that technology alone won't ...

12 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Child exploitation cases surge in Orange County, California—victims getting younger

Reports of commercial sexual exploitation of minors have skyrocketed 700% over the past decade in Orange County, especially non-trafficking exploitation, according to a new policy brief from UC Irvine researchers. Exploitation ...

13 hours ago in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Stop schizophrenia before it starts? We might be on the right track

Cameras that have been installed in their homes by the CIA, voices that whisper vicious words, and demons that appear in their bedroom at night. These are the delusions and hallucinations of psychosis, a core symptom of schizophrenia.

13 hours ago in Medical research
Phys.org / Having a 'growth mindset' helps entrepreneurs adapt to setbacks

A new study underscores the importance of a "growth mindset" in entrepreneurs when faced with business challenges. Specifically, the study shows that entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on conserving or spending ...

13 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Next-generation memory material has the surprising property of shrinking when heated

Most materials we use in everyday life expand slightly when heated and return to their original size when cooled. In addition to such thermal properties, materials can also have electrical properties or magnetic properties, ...

14 hours ago in Hardware
Tech Xplore / Canadians toss electronics at a concerning rate

The first survey of Canadian consumers regarding their purchase and disposal of electronics reveals that 64% of people replace their items for reasons other than the device breaking down or being obsolete. This behavior points ...

Medical Xpress / BBQ sauce recall issued nationwide due to incorrect label

Savannah Bee Company is recalling a batch of its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard after discovering the product may contain undeclared wheat and soy, two common allergens.

7 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

Mental health problems can be a barrier for many people seeking employment, but new research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business shows that remote work options can increase participation in the labor market. The ...

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Fans value ethics over innovation at AI hologram concerts, new study finds

Hologram AI concert experiences may look futuristic, with their computer-generated 3D illusions of dead artists performing on stage. But research from the University of South Florida shows their success depends on something ...

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Genetic library for soybean cyst nematode could renew resistance, profitability for soybean growers

Few pests eat away at farm profitability as much as soybean cyst nematode (SCN). Causing at least $1.5 billion in yield losses annually, it's soybean's single biggest threat. Unfortunately, soybean's most effective tool, ...

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Study finds natural fungal supplement improves COVID-19 vaccine response

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that a natural fungal supplement taken at the time of COVID-19 vaccination reduced short-term vaccine side effects and helped antibodies—the ...

14 hours ago in Immunology
Tech Xplore / AI enables defect-aware prediction of metal 3D-printed part quality

A research team led by Dr. Jeong Min Park of the Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), in collaboration with Dr. Jaemin Wang and Prof. Dierk Raabe of the Max Planck Institute ...

14 hours ago in Engineering